House explodes in Arlington, Virginia, after flare gun shot inside, police say Tuesday, December 5 by ABC News(ARLINGTON, Va.) -- A house in Arlington, Virgina, exploded Monday night, shortly after officers were executing a search warrant at the residence for reports of a person discharging several rounds with a flare gun, officials said during a press conference.Police responded to a residence... Read More.
Gun charge dropped against NYC councilwoman who brought weapon to Israel war protest Friday, November 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Prosecutors have dropped a weapons charge against New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, who showed up to counter protest a pro-Palestinian rally at Brooklyn College last month with a gun strapped to her hip, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.The... Read More.
Man with fake FBI badge and BB gun arrested after shooting at motorist in road rage incident Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A man who allegedly had a fake FBI badge and a BB gun has been arrested after a road rage incident involving shots being fired at a passing vehicle, police said.On Wednesday at approximately 10:20 a.m., officers in Michigan were dispatched... Read More.
Hunter Biden seeks court permission to subpoena Donald Trump regarding federal gun charges Wednesday, November 15 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Attorneys for Hunter Biden are seeking court approval to issue subpoenas to former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General William Barr, and two ex-Justice Department officials for documents the attorneys say could shed light on whether the federal gun charges he now faces... Read More.
Jefferson County man arrested after openly carrying gun Friday, November 10 by Louise BennettPUNXSUTAWNEY — A Jefferson County man who is not allowed to have a gun due to his mental health concerns, was arrested last week for openly carrying in Punxsutawney.According to court documents, 30-year-old Damian Barch was charged with illegally possessing a firearm.Punxsutawney Police say... Read More.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold gun ban for domestic abusers on narrow grounds Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A majority of Supreme Court justices on Tuesday appeared inclined to uphold a 30-year-old federal ban on firearms for people under domestic violence restraining orders.At the same time, during oral arguments in the case U.S. v. Rahimi, several conservative justices seemed to seek... Read More.
Man arrested with gun at park near US Capitol, police say Tuesday, November 7 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A man with a gun has been arrested in a park near the U.S. Capitol, according to Capitol Police."USCP Officers just arrested a man with a gun in the park across from Union Station. At this time we have no reason... Read More.
Capitol police find gun with ‘giggle switch’ after armed men crash into barricade Monday, November 6 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Capitol Police say two men cashed a stolen car into a barricade outside the Capitol, and led officers on a foot chase before they were arrested Sunday. Police recovered two handguns during their arrest -- one of which was modified to turn... Read More.
Dad of Highland Park parade shooting suspect pleads guilty to reckless conduct for helping son obtain gun Monday, November 6 by ABC News(CHICAGO) -- The father of the suspected Highland Park, Illinois, mass shooter pleaded guilty to reckless conduct instead of beginning his trial on Monday, according to Chicago ABC station WLS.Robert Crimo Jr. was charged with seven counts of reckless conduct, accused of signing the... Read More.
How mass shootings have historically prompted changes in gun laws Sunday, November 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Recent mass shootings have put a spotlight on the gun laws of the states in which these tragedies happened and the actions that local legislators take to address the growing impact of gun violence on the U.S.Maine has come under scrutiny... Read More.
