Taking students to the range to learn about gun culture firsthand Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023
Woman who 'shot Uber driver she mistook as kidnapper' charged with murder Authorities say Phoebe Copas from Kentucky was taking an Uber when she saw a road sign in El Paso, Texas, reading 'Juarez, Mexico', a notorious cartel hotspot just across the border. Fearing her driver was kidnapping her she pulled out a gun and shot him in the head Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Bryan Kohberger claims DNA from three other men found at scene of Idaho murders Mr Kohberger’s attorneys are fighting against the state’s use of genetic genealogy to tie him to the brutal murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
CPS admits it could have charged stalker before he held woman at gunpoint Senior prosecutor says it had enough evidence against Gareth Wyn Jones for harassing his ex-partner in Wales The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023
The GOP's toxic positivity is a problem From mass shootings to teen suicides, conservatives have found a mutual and stigmatizing scapegoat in mental health Salon · Jun 26, 2023
Doreen Lawrence’s fury as new suspect in Stephen Lawrence murder named for first time Matthew White, 50, who died in 2021, allegedly told police he had been at scene of murder but officers failed to properly investigate The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Months after he complained of ‘threats from land mafia’, journalist ‘shot at’ in Uttar Pradesh Two days after a journalist in Unnao was allegedly shot at, the Uttar Pradesh police is yet to register an FIR in the matter, and said they are awaiting a complaint from his family, the Indian Express reported. Around 10 pm on Saturday, Mannu Awasthi, 25, was reportedly shot at… Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2023
Brute murdered female postie in rage after package wasn't delivered Trevor Raekwon Seward, 25, shot Irene Pressley, 64, after she failed to deliver large package of marijuana to his home. Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023
Closing arguments set in trial of Florida deputy accused of failing to stop school shooter Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a former Florida sheriff's deputy accused of failing to stop the Parkland school massacre five years ago The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Gunman mugs woman before asking her out for a date saying she's 'too pretty to rob' Amber Beraun alleges that after taking $100 from her, Damien Boyce soon offered to pay the money back and even invited her to 'come chill' with him Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023
Suspect set to plead guilty in attack that killed 5 at Colorado Springs sanctuary for LGBTQ+ The suspect in a mass shooting at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub is expected to plead guilty in an attack that killed five people and wounded 17 last year at the longtime sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community in the mostly conservative city The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023
Brother of cop shot dead in custody suite accuses Met Police force of a cover-up De Zoysa was still handcuffed when he shot Sgt Ratana at the Croydon custody block in South London, after being stopped and searched in nearby Norbury and found with seven rounds of ammunition Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2023
Man killed postwoman, 64, in despicable rage after package wasn't delivered Trevor Raekwon Seward, 25, has been convicted of killing a mail carrier who instead of delivering a large package of marijuana to his home left a note in the mailbox asking him to pick it up Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2023
Three officers in Texas charged with murder after firing shots into distressed woman’s apartment Melissa Perez, 46, ‘was having a mental health crisis,’ according to police chief The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023
Glasgow Live · Jun 25, 2023 Lanarkshire man avoids jail after kicking dog and shooting gun at terrified mum and children Paul Ritchie shot at a frightened woman and four children with a paintball gun from his garden after kicking the woman's dog in October 2020. The 37-year-old has avoided jail.
Daily Mirror · Jun 25, 2023 Dad's 'lame' coverup blasted after killing wife in house fire that their 3 kids escaped A Pennsylvania man has been sentenced to over 20 years in prison for murdering his wife and setting their home on fire with their children inside - however, his fabricated story unraveled during a lengthy nine-year investigation
Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023 Violent dad name-called, punched, strangled and threatened to stab the mother of his kids Paul Little, 42, has now been jailed for the abuse
The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2023 Three Texas police officers charged with murder after fatally shooting woman Melissa Perez, 46, was having what appeared to be a mental health crisis when officers encountered her and shot her in San Antonio
Wales Online · Jun 24, 2023 Police hunt gunman after young man shot in head in street Victim, said to be in his 20s, in 'serious but stable' condition as police launch attempted murder investigation
Irish Mirror · Jun 24, 2023 Murders in Ireland more likely to be women in own homes than gangland executions Our data found there were 13 female victims of homicides in 2022 – a hike of 85% in one year. Already in 2023, there have been seven killings.
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Three San Antonio police officers are charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman Three San Antonio police officers have been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a woman who the police chief says was experiencing a “mental health crisis.”
Manchester Evening News · Jun 24, 2023 Gunman on the run after blasting young victim in head - as attempted murder investigation continues A probe into the shooting in north Manchester continues
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Mix of bravado and access to guns contribute to mass shootings by teens in St. Louis, other cities Recent high-profile mass shootings by young people underscore the deadly mix of teenage bravado, immaturity and growing access to high-powered guns that can kill faster and more efficiently than ever
The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2023 Judge agrees to narrow but not lift gag order in University of Idaho student slayings case An Idaho judge has denied a request from roughly two dozen news organizations to lift a gag order in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death
Nottingham Post · Jun 24, 2023 Detectives spent almost 800 hours reviewing CCTV footage during Michael Anton O'Connor murder investigation Detective Chief Inspector Rob Routledge, who led the investigation, revealed the lengths his team went to get justice for Mr O’Connor and his family