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Slain Temple officer Christopher Fitzgerald’s death an ‘extraordinary loss,’ officials say

PHILADELPHIA — Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald was patrolling an area near campus Saturday night that had experienced a rash of recent carjackings and robberies when he noticed three people wearing black clothing with masks over their faces.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 21, 2023

Charlotte officers face no charges in fatal shooting of man accused in Food Lion theft

Mecklenburg County’s district attorney has decided two Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers were legally justified in fatally shooting Kevin Eugene Boston last summer after he pointed a gun at the officers who approached Boston as a suspect in a theft from a nearby Food Lion.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

'Her impact is undeniable': Hundreds gather to say final goodbye to slain Michigan State student Arielle Anderson

DETROIT — Arielle Anderson was destined for greatness, several speakers including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday at the funeral for the 19-year-old student killed during the mass shooting at Michigan State University last week.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

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Chicago man convicted of shooting Iowa deputy during robbery

A 38-year-old Chicago man has been convicted of attempted murder after he shot an Iowa sheriff's deputy during a robbery

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Accused Mississippi mass shooter charged with capital murder

Authorities have announced an additional charge against the gunman who they say killed six people in a tiny rural community in northern Mississippi on Friday

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Fifth grade student at Va. school where 6-year-old shot teacher is removed for threatening to ‘pop some bullets’

A fifth grader at Richneck Elementary, the same Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot and wounded his teacher, was removed from class after threatening to “pop some bullets,” officials said.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Florida permitless carry bill speeds through process despite concern on both sides

Before Florida’s legislative session even begins, the bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit is just a few steps away from becoming law.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

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Man shot in West Englewood dies

The man, 20, was shot Friday afternoon and died a day later, police and the medical examiner’s office said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Alex Murdaugh trial viewers shocked as defence lawyer makes ‘tempting’ joke while pointing gun at prosecution

The courtroom erupted in laughter as defence attorney David Harpootlian made a daring joke while indirectly pointing a rifle at the prosecution’s table

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Seven-year-old girl fights for her life after being stabbed in the neck by her grandmother

Grandmother, 65, is in custody pending charges, the NYPD say

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Babysitter admitted throwing 4-month-old before baby’s death, her husband later offered $2,000 to parents: prosecutors

Norma Chagnama, 29, was charged with killing Zury Cruz Sumba after the medical examiner’s office determined the baby died from child abuse and ruled her death a homicide.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 21, 2023

Los Angeles Jewish community shaken after two alleged antisemitic shootings

Suspect Jamie Tran was arrested in nearby Riverside county after two men were wounded in separate shootings last week

The Guardian - US · Feb 21, 2023

Michigan State fraternity creates Brian Fraser scholarship to honor slain chapter president

A Michigan State University fraternity announced a new scholarship to honor its late chapter president, who died in last week’s on-campus mass shooting.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Killer Plymouth gunman's family plea 'for action, not words' to prevent future atrocities

Apprentice crane operator Jake Davison, 22, used his legally held pump action shotgun to carry out one of the worst gun massacres in Britain for more than a decade

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

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The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

'Forever a Spartan': Funeral held for Michigan State victim

Mourners filled a Detroit church for the last funeral for three students who were killed in a shooting last week at Michigan State University

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

Britain’s gun laws could be tightened after Plymouth shooting - but what are they?

Firearms laws could be changed in the UK to make sure shootings can never happen again.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Salt Life founder, 56, admits to shooting dead teenage girlfriend in ‘play gun fight’

Michael Hutto was a married father-of-four when he shot 18-year-old Lora Grace Duncan in a hotel room

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son Buster gives stoic testimony as dad smiles on at murder trial

During calm testimony, Buster appeared to water down – but not refute – some key points in the prosecution’s case, including the police interview where his father appeared to unwittingly confess to the murders

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The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

2nd man charged in shooting that killed 1, injured 10

A second man has been charged with participating in a Memphis shooting at a nightclub that left one person dead and 10 others injured

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

‘He was hunting Jews’: LA officials decry antisemitism in wake of shootings

LOS ANGELES — In a school gymnasium painted yellow and black to symbolize the star that Jewish people were forced to wear in Nazi Germany, Mayor Karen Bass addressed a crowd of 400 who had gathered for a town hall on antisemitic violence after the shootings of two Jewish men…

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

'Terrifying' warning guns are in wrong hands as MP tells of constituent in hiding

The government is under pressure to tighten gun laws after the conclusion of an inquest into the killings in Keyham, Plymouth, by evil Jake Davison, as Labour MP Rachael Maskell said a woman in her constituency has been forced into hiding

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023

East London college placed on lockdown after student stabbed in Hornchurch

The 18-year-old victim is fighting for his life in hospital

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Texas third grader finds gun left in elementary school bathroom by superintendent

The district only informed parents and police of the January incident last Wednesday, 15 February

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Gunman Jake Davison killed himself after shooting five dead, inquest rules

The 22-year-old shot himself with a pump-action shotgun after being confronted by an unarmed police officer minutes after killing five people.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023

An arrest, but still unanswered questions in LA bishop’s slaying

LOS ANGELES — Two days after one of the region’s most beloved clerics was shot to death inside his home, authorities arrested the husband of a housekeeper to Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell following an hours-long standoff Monday at the suspect’s Torrance home.

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