PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA — Three police officers were injured in a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday evening. The incident took place around 7 p.m. on the 7500 block of Whitaker Avenue. Two officers sustained arm injuries, while another was wounded in the hand. Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening. The suspect died, although it’s unclear if […]
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — A drive-by shooting incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood, leading a Concealed Carry License holder to defend other lives. The initial shooting targeted a CTA bus supervisor, among others, on West 47th Street and South Archer Avenue. Lorenzo Hernandez, who was en route to his job, was caught […]
UPDATE 01:31AM: During a press conference, police confirmed a total of 5 people were shot, all with non-life threatening injuries. A suspect or suspects have not been located. UPDATE 11:44PM: Police say 3 shooters were involved, and 5 people were shot. Baltimore Police say the incident is no longer considered an active shooter situation. A […]
TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA — In Terre Haute, a disturbance involving gunshots led to the tasing and arrest of a man. On Sunday afternoon, authorities responded to North 13th 1/2 Street after receiving reports of a man, now identified as 36-year-old Thai A. Leonard, wandering the area and discharging two handguns. Upon reaching the scene, the […]
Florida legislators are considering a bill to reduce the waiting period for gun purchases. Currently, gun buyers in Florida must wait a minimum of three days for a background check by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), unless they have a Florida concealed carry permit. State Representative Joel Rudman believes that with today’s technology, […]
APOPKA, FLORIDA — Two teenagers were hospitalized after a shooting incident during a football practice at Field of Fame in Apopka. The altercation began between three minors, two aged 13 and one aged 11, when food was knocked out of the 11-year-old’s hand. The younger child then retrieved a gun from his mother’s car and […]
MIAMI SPRINGS, FLORIDA — In a recent incident in Florida, Luis Ruiz-Herrera was arrested after he was seen on video wielding a machete during an apparent road rage altercation. The situation occurred at the intersection of NW 42 Avenue and NW 36 Street, as reported by the Miami Springs Police Department. Ruiz-Herrera reportedly exited his […]
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE — Memphis Police are investigating an incident where a man allegedly snatched a gun from another individual’s holster at a gas station on Perkins Road in Parkway Village. The victim was in line when the assailant, wearing a Looney Tunes hoodie, forcefully took the weapon. After a brief tussle, the suspect pointed his […]
The Michigan Supreme Court denied an appeal, affirming the decision for the parents of the teen who shot four students at Oxford High School to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter. The parents are accused of providing the suspect access to a gun and neglecting his mental health. The decision to proceed with the trial was […]
