Gun Violence

Three-year-old shot dead at motel

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TAMARAC, FL – In a tragic turn of events in Tamarac, Florida on Saturday, a 3-year-old girl was fatally shot at a Broward County Extended Stay America. Authorities report that they had detained two individuals in the neighboring city of Lauderhill later that day in connection to the shooting but were subsequently released. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office received a notification about the shooting near the 3000 block of West Commercial Boulevard in Tamarac around …

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One killed and three injured in overnight shooting

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SPRINGFIELD, MA – A violent shooting in Springfield, Massachusetts on Tuesday night has resulted in one fatality and three injuries. The local police arrived at the scene just before the clock struck 6:30 p.m., where they found three men, victims of gunshot wounds. Two of these men were discovered inside a vehicle, while the third was found lying on the ground. In a surprising turn of events, a fourth victim managed to make his way …

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High school student victim of apparent murder-suicide

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BLACKSBURG, VA – Two high school students were found deceased in a parking garage Tuesday, marking a tragic end to a murder-suicide, according to local reports. The Blacksburg Police Department confirmed the deaths but did not release the names of the victims. However, they reassured residents that there was no continuing threat to the community. Local news outlets identified one of the victims as 17-year-old Serenity Hawley, based on information provided by the teenager’s mother, …

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Police officers shoot suspect in foot chase

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BALTIMORE, MD – A man was fatally shot by police officers after he brandished a firearm at them during a foot chase on Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities. The incident occurred in a southwest Baltimore neighborhood, an area notorious for recurring gun-related violence. Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley stated that the officers, while on patrol, came across a man they suspected was armed. When they attempted to apprehend him, the man fled, initiating a pursuit. …

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Chicago shootings leave 3 dead, 11 more injured

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CHICAGO, IL – A spate of shootings has left at least three people dead and 11 others injured across the city over the weekend. The victims’ ages range from 10 to 54, underscoring the alarming prevalence of gun violence in Chicago. The weekend’s first shooting occurred on Friday around 6:40 p.m. when a 54-year-old man was shot in the face on the sidewalk in the East Garfield Park neighborhood. He was targeted by an unknown …

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Three teens shot outside high school

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BALTIMORE, MD – In a distressing turn of events, three teenagers found themselves at the receiving end of gunfire just outside Carver Vocational Technical High School during the early hours of a school day. This incident, occurring on Friday morning, is another dark chapter in Baltimore’s ongoing battle with youth violence. The troubling fact remains that even though gun-related offenses have seen a decrease lately, the young citizens of Baltimore continue to be at risk, …

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Florida teens caught planning a school shooting and creating a ‘hit list’ of students

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ST. JOHNS, FL – A potential high school shooting was averted recently in north Florida, following the arrest of three teenagers. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was tipped off by text messages that revealed two lists of students at Creekside High School who were targeted by the suspects. The teens had created a “hit list” of students they intended to harm physically and a “lethal hit list” of students they planned to kill. The …

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Two dead, three injured in targeted parking lot shooting

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INGLEWOOD, CA – A violent shooting in Inglewood on Saturday evening resulted in two fatalities and left three others injured. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. in a parking lot close to the junction of Manchester Boulevard and 12th Avenue, as per the Inglewood Police Department. The victims, all men aged over 50, were ambushed while sitting in a car in the parking lot. An unidentified vehicle approached and opened fire on them. One man …

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Concealed carry holder intervenes in Chicago drive-by shooting

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CHICAGO, IL – A drive-by shooting in Chicago took an unexpected turn when a concealed carry holder intervened, according to eyewitness accounts. The incident, which followed a car crash, unfolded so rapidly that bystanders were left in a state of shock. Lorenzo Hernandez, a witness, detailed the frightening experience, noting the sudden onset of gunfire and the inherent unpredictability of life in Chicago. The shooting occurred on the city’s Southwest Side, where police were called …

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Pregnant bystander shot, baby dies

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HOLYOKE, MA – A pregnant woman was tragically caught in the crossfire of a street altercation in Holyoke on Wednesday afternoon, leading to the premature birth and subsequent death of her baby. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at the intersection of Maple and Sargeant streets, according to State Police. The woman was a passenger on a bus passing through the area when a stray bullet struck her. She was quickly transported to the hospital …

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