• Update: 8 Officers Shot, 4 Fatally, in Charlotte Shootout With Suspects

    UPDATE @ 10:19PM EST: CNN has reported that a 4th officer has died as a result of the shooting, which occurred earlier Monday after police were attempting to serve a warrant. A shootout occurred, as did a 3-hour standoff with suspects inside the home. CHARLOTTE, NC (3-minute read) – In a tragic shootout in east…

  • Stolen Firearm Leads to Child Fatality in St. Petersburg Home

    ST. PETERSBURG, FL (2-minute read) – A tragic incident occurred in St. Petersburg, where an 11-year-old boy, Amir Williams, was fatally shot by his 14-year-old brother. The incident happened at their home on 43rd Street South while the siblings were home alone on a school holiday. Police arrived at the scene to discover Amir with…

  • Teen Murder-Suicide Linked to Firearm Found at Home While Residents Away

    ST. PETERSBURG, FL (2-minute read) – Tragedy struck a St. Petersburg home on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of two teenagers in a devastating shooting incident, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to a residence on Grove Park Avenue North at approximately 8:47 p.m. following a report of gunfire. Upon…

  • Two San Antonio Homeowners Use Firearms to Thwart Crimes in a Single Morning

    SAN ANTONIO, TX (2-minute read) – Local residents in San Antonio are increasingly using firearms to thwart crimes, as highlighted by two separate incidents on Thursday morning where firearms were employed defensively. According to the San Antonio Police Department, both incidents involved homeowners who successfully used firearms to prevent criminal activities. Sgt. Andrew Valle noted…

  • Oklahoma Man Faces 12 Years for Ammunition in Luggage in Turks and Caicos

    TULSA, OK (2-minute read) – An Oklahoma family faces severe legal consequences after airport security in Turks and Caicos discovered ammunition in their luggage. Ryan Watson, accompanied by his wife Valerie, was detained during their return from a vacation. The couple, celebrating a friend’s birthday on the islands, inadvertently packed four rounds of ammunition in…

  • WATCH: Off-Duty Officer Shoots Attacker In Groin

    MANACAPURU, AMAZONAS (2-minute read) – An off-duty military police officer was assaulted by two assailants at a local market in Manacapuru, Amazonas, while they attempted to steal his firearm. The incident, captured on social media, shows the officer defending himself and firing at one of the attackers, striking him in the groin. During the confrontation,…

  • Manhunt for Man Suspected of Double Homicide and Kidnapping Ends, Suspect Dead and Child Safe

    UPDATE: Elias Huizar was pursued by Oregon State Police (OSP) on Interstate 5 near Eugene, Oregon, and the manhunt concluded when Huizar died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head during the chase. This incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23. Following the event, 1-year-old Roman Santos was found safe and is now…

  • GRAPHIC WARNING: Shooting at Miami Gas Station Leaves Two Dead, One Injured

    MIAMI, FL (2-minute read) – Two men tragically lost their lives and another was critically injured following a shooting at a Miami gas station early Saturday morning. The incident led to an extensive police manhunt that culminated in the apprehension of a suspect. At approximately 12:30 a.m., Miami Police and Fire Rescue teams were dispatched…

  • Self-Defense: Teen Fatally Shoots Mother’s Armed Ex-Boyfriend

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM (2-minute read) – Albuquerque Police Department (APD) is currently investigating two separate fatal shootings that occurred late Friday and early Saturday. One of the incidents, involving an 18-year-old male who shot his mother’s ex-boyfriend in an apparent act of self-defense, is being treated as a justifiable homicide. According to APD spokesperson Franchesca Perdue,…