Gun Violence

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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Three people shot at car show

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EAST CHICAGO, IN – A car show in East Chicago, Indiana, turned violent on Sunday afternoon when a shooting erupted, leaving three people injured, local law enforcement reported. The incident took place around 3:45 p.m. at the “Stunna Jam Custom Car Show and Sound Competition” held at Jeorse Park Beach, located along the shores of Lake Michigan. Police were initially alerted to a disturbance near the Ameristar Casino East Chicago, but were later informed that …

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Three-year-old boy shot to death in his mom’s car

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CLEVELAND, OH – Two individuals have been apprehended by Cleveland police following the fatal shooting of a 3-year-old boy, marking the second child-involved shooting in a week. The incident, which also left a 31-year-old man injured, occurred on W. 66th Street near Denison on Thursday afternoon. The young boy’s mother and infant brother narrowly escaped the gunfire. The victim, identified as Luis Diaz, was in a car with his mother and 11-month-old brother when he …

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Three high school students killed in shooting

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COLUMBIA, SC – A tragic shooting incident north of Columbia on Sunday afternoon resulted in the death of three high school students. The deceased, all students of Eau Claire High School, were identified by the Richland County Coroner as Jakobe Fanning, 16, Dre’Von Riley, 17, and Caleb Wise, 17. The incident occurred in a residential area on Saddletrail Road, just outside of Columbia. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies were dispatched to the …

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Man cleared after shooting sister’s ex-boyfriend in self-defense

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ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FL – In a recent incident in Florida, a man who fatally shot his sister’s abusive ex-boyfriend will not be charged, according to the local sheriff’s office. The man had armed himself and intervened when his sister was being assaulted by her ex-partner. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons, in a conversation with WEAR News, clarified that the law allows for self-defense when a gun is pointed and cocked at a person. The event …

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Teen with criminal history charged in road rage murder

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GWINNETT COUNTY, GA – A road rage incident turned deadly in Gwinnett County, Georgia, leaving one person dead and another injured. The violent encounter unfolded at a busy intersection notorious for street racing and culminated in the Durham Ridge subdivision. Three individuals were involved in the incident, with two vehicles at the center of the conflict. The suspect, 18-year-old Luis Cruz, is believed to have engaged in a gunfight with the occupants of the other …

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Multiple people shot in gun battle that extended to hospital

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BIRMINGHAM, AL- Early Monday, a violent incident unfolded outside UAB Hospital as several gunshot victims arrived in a private vehicle seeking medical assistance. Eyewitnesses and law enforcement officials reported that a champagne-colored Chevrolet Tahoe drove up to the hospital’s entrance with gunshot victims onboard. The shooting reportedly occurred after a dispute at Aria Restaurant and Lounge, located on the 900 block of Fifth Avenue North. Around 2:17 a.m., as the SUV arrived at UAB, another …

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