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Hallway footage from Robb Elementary has surfaced, disproving the widely spread claim that a teacher propped open the door used by the shooter. The video shows Amy Franco kicking a rock away and pulling the door shut before the gunman entered the school, finally clearing her name.
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A recent decision from the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that machine guns are not protected under the Second Amendment for self-defense. The ruling originated from a Kansas case but directly impacts New Mexico, which falls under the court’s jurisdiction.
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and 24 other state attorneys general are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Massachusetts’ strict firearm licensing requirements for nonresidents, arguing the system violates constitutional rights by placing excessive burdens on lawful visitors.
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A federal appeals court has upheld Illinois’ ban on concealed firearms aboard public transportation, stating it aligns with historical regulations on sensitive areas. The decision reverses a previous ruling and reinforces the state’s ability to enforce firearm restrictions in crowded, enclosed environments like buses and trains.
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Police at UMass Lowell ordered a shelter-in-place after reports of an armed individual near a dorm on South Campus. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are assisting in the search as students remain indoors.
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A Harris County man has been charged with murder after a reckless game involving Kevlar helmets and a rifle led to the death of his friend. The bizarre incident underscores the fatal consequences of mishandling firearms and ignoring basic safety protocols.
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A 42-year-old man in Houston has been charged with murder after fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy who was running away from a doorbell prank. Authorities say the boy was participating in a “ding dong ditch” game when he was shot in the back while fleeing the suspect’s home.
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A 42-year-old woman in Nashville was shot and killed after forcing her way into her husband’s girlfriend’s home during a heated domestic dispute. Police are investigating the case as a possible self-defense shooting, and no charges have been filed at this time.
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A man carrying a samurai-style umbrella caused a temporary lockdown at the Destiny USA mall in Syracuse, New York, after it was mistaken for a firearm. Police determined there was no threat, and the individual was released without charges.
