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A New Hampshire proposal known as House Bill 1793 would block public colleges from banning firearms on campus, with supporters arguing that gun free zones leave students vulnerable. University leaders warn the measure could increase costs, legal risks and anxiety about safety, intensifying an already emotional debate over how best to protect students.
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Contra Costa County prosecutors have determined that a fatal November shooting outside a Richmond corner store was an act of self defense and will not bring criminal charges. The decision comes as Richmond confronts a series of recent homicides in the city.
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A grand jury declined to charge Spencer Scrivner in the fatal shooting of Erik Spencer in a Jefferson City parking lot after hearing evidence about an ongoing assault and a claim of self defense. Officials say Missouri’s strong self defense protections and consistent witness accounts made it unlikely the state could secure a conviction.
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The federal government has filed a lawsuit against the US Virgin Islands, claiming the territory’s gun licensing system unlawfully blocks citizens from exercising their Second Amendment rights. The case centers on strict permit rules, home inspections, and limits on how many firearms a person may own, setting up a major legal clash over the balance…
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UPDATE @ 9:35PM EST: During a press conference, officials confirmed that a public tip helped break the case by providing a video of the vehicle. The suspect was identified as a 48 year old man, a Brown University student, a permanent resident of the US, and he ultimately committed suicide. UPDATE @ 9:30PM EST: Fox…
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Providence police and the FBI are asking the public to help identify a man seen near a person of interest tied to the Brown University shooting that killed two and injured nine. Investigators released new images, maps of key streets, and an appeal for residents to check security and vehicle cameras as the search extends…
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Police in Muncie say a man was shot after he allegedly attacked employees and guests inside a local bar, leaving at least two people with serious injuries that may include a broken rib and a collapsed lung. Prosecutors have now filed multiple felony battery charges while investigators continue to review witness statements and video from…
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Police in Alexandria believe a December self defense shooting involving a delivery driver and a man who jumped into his truck is tied to a deadly home invasion from November. Investigators say the two incidents may be connected by retaliation, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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An MIT professor was fatally shot inside his Brookline home, prompting an active homicide investigation by Massachusetts authorities. Officials say there is currently no evidence linking the killing to a recent Brown University shooting.
