Convicted killer Alex Murdaugh’s secret prison location revealed Disgraced lawyer spending life behind bars for murder of wife and son in 2021 The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Kevin Strickland alleges ‘reckless’ KCPD misconduct led to 43-year wrongful conviction KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kevin Strickland, who spent four decades in prison for a 1978 triple murder he did not commit, filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that serious misconduct by Kansas City police led to his wrongful conviction. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Michigan State University students stage walkout to remember victims of gun violence EAST LANSING, Mich. — A group of Michigan State University students on Wednesday staged a mid-day walkout in an effort not to let the victims of gun violence, both close and far from their homes, be forgotten. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Mom of boy killed in road rage shooting tried to save kids The mother of a boy who was killed and another who was wounded in a shooting during a road rage incident in Colorado testified Wednesday at the start of the other driver's trial The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Second Tennessee lawmaker to return to chamber after explusion Shelby County Board of Commissioners votes to restore Justin Pearson to seat after he was ousted for US gun protest. Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023
Juror: Texas governor's rush to pardon shooter a 'travesty' An juror in the trial of a Texas man convicted of murder for killing a protester says Gov_ Greg Abbott’s rush to issue a pardon in the case is an “egregious overreach.” The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Louisville shooter Connor Sturgeon sent chilling final text to family seconds before massacre Evil gunman Connor Sturgeon, 25, legally purchased an AR15 rifle a week before gunning down five colleagues and wounding eight at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, US on Monday Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2023
Mayor-elect Johnson’s public safety promises, 2024 DNC reactions and more in your Chicago news roundup Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023
Memphis officials vote to reinstate expelled lawmaker Justin Pearson Justin Pearson made history last week when he and fellow Democrat Justin Jones were expelled from their elected offices for leading a gun control demonstration on the Tennessee House floor. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Scientist: Progress in identifying Tulsa massacre victims A forensic anthropologist believes investigators are a step closer to identifying victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre with the discovery of 19 surnames possibly connected to remains excavated from a Tulsa cemetery The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Los Angeles DA files charges against 2 cops in 2020 shooting Los Angeles prosecutors have charged two former police detectives in the 2020 shooting of an unarmed man that left him paralyzed from the waist down The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Second expelled Democratic lawmaker reinstated to Tennessee House County officials voted unanimously to return Memphis-area state Rep Justin Pearson to the state House The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
Hold pro-gun Republicans accountable After the latest mass shooting, Louisville — my city — is in mourning. That's the moment to seize the initiative Salon · Apr 12, 2023
Louisville shooter allegedly shot woman in back after she said ‘good morning’ to him Gunman initially unable to shoot woman because of impropely loaded firearm The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 North Carolina mother and three children die in murder-suicide while on FaceTime call The minors were identified as Sakendra Syann Steele, 9, and Sakenya Syretha Steele, 12, and Sakenlo Shawn Steele Jr, 14
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Louisville gunman carried out bank shooting in one minute before waiting to ambush police The gunman had the safety on and his weapon was unloaded when he attempted to start shooting
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2023 5 of Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson’s public safety promises — and obstacles He’s vowed to add 200 detectives, shut off ShotSpotter, expand crisis teams, create trauma centers and boost efforts against domestic violence.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Louisville mayor says ‘officers are outgunned by assailants’ ‘Our Kentucky laws would make me a criminal if I sought to implement, as mayor, more initiatives to reduce the amount of gun violence,’ Craig Greenberg says
Los Angeles Times · Apr 12, 2023 Violence dropped at California middle and high schools over 18 years, UCLA study finds LOS ANGELES — A UCLA study found steady and steep decreases in California school violence over 18 years, including fights and reports of guns and other weapons on campus, results that indicate students generally felt safe at school despite nationwide mass school shootings.
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Law requires Ky. state police to auction seized firearms — including the Louisville gunman’s Under Kentucky law, the gun used in the downtown Louisville mass shooting on Monday would eventually be auctioned off to the public by Kentucky State Police.
Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2023 Murderer who fatally stabbed her boyfriend in the heart jailed for life Joanne Moran was unanimously found guilty of murdering Jonathan Gibbons by a jury this afternoon
Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023 Reports: Louisville gunman’s family releases statement after deadly shooting The family of the Louisville gunman who opened fire on Old National Bank and killed five people has released a statement about the shooting, according to reports from multiple media outlets in Louisville.
WEKU · Apr 12, 2023 Both Black Tennessee lawmakers have been reinstated after being expelled by GOP Less than a week after Republicans expelled him from the state House after leading a protest in the legislature calling for gun law reforms, Justin J. Pearson gets his seat back.
Manchester Evening News · Apr 12, 2023 Victim discharged from hospital after being seriously injured in horror stabbing with police still hunting offenders No arrests have been made in connection with the incident
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 'Tough time for our city:' Louisville to hold shooting vigil Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg says an interfaith vigil is being held Wednesday in downtown Louisville to remember victims of a mass shooting at a bank