Elle Edwards murder trial: Alleged conspirator will not give evidence Thomas Waring is accused of assisting alleged killer Connor Chapman to dispose of the car used in the shooting. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
AP News Digest 7 am Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan. The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
This July 4th, our nation needs freedom from unfettered gun violence According to a new Pew Research Center poll, some two-thirds of Americans expect gun violence to get worse over the next five years. Is that surprising, when our nation has experienced over 300 mass shootings already this year? Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023
Highland Park Fourth of July parade mass shooting documentary spotlights resilience Jon Siskel’s 20-minute film features 13 people talking about the parade and the memorial that helped inspire it. Here’s some of what they told him. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 4, 2023
Over €1 million donated to French police officer who killed teenager in ‘scandalous’ fundraiser Total far in excess of fundraiser for victim’s family – where more than €200,000 has been donated The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Fourth of July is a US celebration. Why is it the riskiest day for mass shootings? Homicides spike in the summer, and large gatherings with a lot of people – and alcohol thrown in – can see gun violence The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2023
Horror moment Philadelphia shooter opens fire killing 4 as chilling photo of gun emerges Pictures from the scene in Philadelphia's southwestern Kingsessing neighbourhood show an assault rifle being carefully put into an evidence bag by investigators Daily Mirror · Jul 4, 2023
Riots leave France with ‘250 million euro bill’ as economy counts cost of unrest Tourism sector professionals have joined politicians in warning that the clean-up would cost multi-millions Evening Standard · Jul 4, 2023
Dan Rodricks: Another tragic distinction for Baltimore, another day in the life of our violent country BALTIMORE — Because of its scope — 30 shot, two dead — Sunday’s horror in the Brooklyn neighborhood puts Baltimore squarely in the second category of gun violence in America: not the day-to-day carnage we’ve seen for years, but the mass casualties that have caused sudden death and searing pain… Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023
Daughter's agony as man accused of dad's murder is cleared on 'insanity' grounds Andrew Peacock was acquitted of murdering Lee Santos in Cullercoats after jury heard he stabbed him to death after suffering epileptic fit, which left him unaware of what he was doing Chronicle Live · Jul 4, 2023
Crowds gather outside French town halls to denounce violence following police shooting Crowds gathered at town halls across France on Monday in support of a mayor whose home was attacked during violence that has broken out across the country after the fatal police shooting last week of a young motorist. Radio France Internationale · Jul 4, 2023
On the Fourth of July, a few reasons to feel encouraged about US democracy Amid the supreme-court rulings and the gun violence, there have been some heartening developments – and a call to action The Guardian - US · Jul 4, 2023
Chapman says he 'betrayed' associate who lent him Mercedes after Elle's murder The alleged gunman continued to give evidence for a third day at Liverpool Crown Court Liverpool Echo · Jul 4, 2023
Off-duty officer was with deputies accused of abusing Black men, police chief says A Mississippi police chief says one of his off-duty officers participated in a raid where two Black men say deputies beat and sexually assaulted them before shooting one of them in the mouth The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023
Orlando Sentinel · Jul 4, 2023 Parents of teen killed in Parkland shooting visit Pulse memorial as they begin bus tour ORLANDO, Fla. — Growing up, Joaquin “Guac” Oliver was “always worried about community issues,” recalled his mother, Patricia Oliver.
Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023 Baltimore City Council to hold hearing after mass shooting; acting commissioner says police crowd response was ‘too late’ BALTIMORE — In the aftermath of Sunday’s mass shooting in South Baltimore, police continue to search for suspects as city leaders and community members are asking whether authorities properly responded to calls about hundreds of people gathered, including reports about some with guns.
Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023 Shooters and victims in NYC’s gun violence surge are getting younger, police say NEW YORK — Police working overtime to get menacing guns off the street said Monday that they are disturbed by a frustrating trend — the shooters are getting younger, and so are the victims.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Anger as San Francisco drops case against officer who killed unarmed Black man: ‘Murder is decriminalised’ City paid millions to family to settle excessive force lawsuit
Daily Mirror · Jul 3, 2023 Teenage boy's heartbreaking eight words to mum before he died in her arms Daniel Gee-Jamieson was stabbed to death in 2018 when he was just 16 and his mum Mandy has spoken out about the horrific event on his five-year anniversary
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Should domestic abusers have the right to be armed? The Supreme Court could upend protections for survivors A Texas man repeatedly violated a restraining order that forbids him from possessing a firearm under federal law. Justices will decide if judges went too far after they said it was unconstitutional, Alex Woodward reports
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 3, 2023 Jury awards $3 million to Harvey man acquitted in attempted murder case Ezra Hill spent 31 months in jail awaiting a trial that lasted a single day and ended with a jury acquitting him after just 30 minutes of deliberations.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Mayors across France hold anti-violence rallies as riots begin to ease in wake of shooting of teen Comes as political row erupts over fundraising for family of officer who killed 17-year-old Nahel – with donations topping €1 million. That is far more than a similar effort for the family of the victim
Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023 Acting Baltimore Police commissioner says department was ‘too late’ when responding to party that led to mass shooting A day after the South Baltimore shooting that killed two and left dozens of children and young adults injured following a block party, city officials are evaluating whether the police department reacted quickly enough to the party before gunfire erupted.
Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023 Connor Chapman says friend 'contradicted' his defence 'to get lenient sentence' in Elle Edwards trial Thomas Waring, who is accused of assisting an offender, says Chapman did turn up at his home after the shooting of Elle Edwards
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Violent protests in Marseille ‘like a mini civil war’, says British national Benjamin Klene, 33, described the riots and police presence in the port city as ‘disturbing’ and ‘very tense’.