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Three gang members plead guilty to racketeering in killing of off-duty LAPD officer

Three gang members pleaded guilty Thursday to federal racketeering for their roles in the robbery and fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos while he was looking for a new home to buy last year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

Trial date set for father of alleged Highland Park parade shooter: ‘It’s a rare case with rare facts’

A Lake County, Illinois, judge Friday set a November trial date for the father of alleged Highland Park parade shooter Robert Crimo III to decide whether the father acted recklessly when he signed forms that allowed his son to purchase guns.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 14, 2023

After mass shooting, Baltimore leaders slam police for inadequate response

Baltimore leaders are condemning what they called a “catastrophic breakdown” in how city police responded to 911 calls leading up to a mass shooting at a neighborhood block party earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

Fatal shooting of Karina Gonzalez once again highlights difficulty of seizing guns from spouse accused of abuse

A bill in the General Assembly would give police the authority to immediately remove a gun after a protection order is issued and would give them 48 hours to do it.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2023

US sets grim mass killings record in first half of 2023

Country endured 28 mass killings – a total of 140 victims – amid uptick in gun violence and calls for stricter laws.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2023

US sees deadliest six months of mass killings on record since at least 2006

From the first day of the year to the end of June, the US endured 28 mass killings, and the death toll rose just about every week

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023

Suspect taken into custody in Long Island serial killings, AP source says

A suspect has been taken into custody on New York’s Long Island in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings, known as the Gilgo Beach murders

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2023

‘It’s my Florida too’: Pulse shooting survivor Brandon Wolf on being Black, gay and the anti-Ron DeSantis

Since losing his best friend in the 2016 nightclub attack, Wolf has become an outspoken advocate for gun safety and LGBTQ+ rights

The Guardian - US · Jul 14, 2023

Hero officer receives bravery award for facing down gunman after police chase

Met officer stared down the barrel of a gun after suspect brandished pistol following chase

Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023

Wife sentenced for 'beloved' husband's murder

Dale Lee Vella has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars for the murder of her husband while he slept in 2021.

AAP · Jul 14, 2023