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Two killed in separate shootings overnight in Baltimore

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 15, 20240

BALTIMORE — Two men were fatally shot in separate incidents within minutes of each other late Saturday night, police said. The first shooting occurred at approximately 11:14 p.m. on September 14, when officers responded to the 1100 block of Springfield Avenue in the Northeastern District. Upon arrival, officers found a 59-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. Medics attempted life-saving measures before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Later, at around 11:53 p.m., officers were called to the 700 block of Aliceanna Street for another reported shooting. A 36-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds.

Neptune City Councilwoman Blames White Republicans for School Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 10, 20240

NEPTUNE, NJ – Racism goes both ways and this week, a racist far-left Democrat councilwoman in Neptune City, New Jersey blamed white male Republicans for school shootings. This comes after several mass shootings in America were carried out by alleged trans mass killers. Neptune City Councilwoman Pamela Renee has sparked controversy with a series of social media posts where she allegedly blamed white Republicans for school shootings and linked gun violence to them. One of the posts reportedly claimed that the far right is upset because they are “being judged by the content of their character rather than by the

Philadelphia DA charges 16-year-old in two homicides and multiple shootings

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 6, 20240

PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two murders and several non-fatal shootings in connection with a series of violent incidents that occurred in August 2024, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Aidan Waters, born April 19, 2008, and a member of the street group Fastbreak, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of murder, six counts of attempted murder, and several firearm violations. The charges stem from three separate shootings in the city. On August 18, Waters and a co-conspirator allegedly opened fire on a 43-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy near the 500 block of

Atlantic City Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 2, 20240

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Atlantic City Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit is investigating two separate shootings that occurred overnight, leaving two men wounded. The first incident took place on August 31, 2024, at approximately 8:38 p.m., when patrol officers responded to the 600 block of Howard Avenue following a ShotSpotter alert. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the scene. Shortly thereafter, a 35-year-old man from Atlantic City arrived at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. A second shooting occurred later that night at around 11:13 p.m. in the 100-south block of Michigan Avenue. A 36-year-old

Long Beach Man Indicted for Illegal Gun Sales, Linked to Multiple Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 28, 20240

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Beach man has been indicted on multiple charges, including the sale of illegal firearms and drug trafficking, after allegedly selling 10 illegal guns—some of which were linked to shootings in Queens and Nassau County—over a three-month period, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. James Jayshaun Edwards, 33, was arraigned on August 22, 2024, before Judge Robert Schwartz on a range of serious charges. These include Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the First Degree, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Second Degree, and various other weapons and drug-related offenses. Edwards pleaded

D.C. Police Investigating Multiple Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 18, 20240

WASHINGTON, DC—The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating two shootings that occurred in the capital late Friday night and early Saturday morning. The first incident took place just before midnight on Friday in the Southeast area of the city. Officers arrived at the 3000 block of 30th St., Southeast, where they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was conscious and breathing at the scene and was quickly transported to a local hospital for medical attention. Shortly after the first incident, at around 1:20 AM on Saturday, another shooting was reported in the Northwest. Responding to the 1300 block

Sweeping Indictment Targets “1300” Gang in the Bronx for Series of Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 2, 20240

BRONX, N.Y. — Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark, along with NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban, has announced a significant legal action against 14 alleged members and associates of the “1300” gang. The group faces an 88-count indictment for their involvement in multiple shootings that endangered community members, including a 73-year-old woman and a teenage girl, among others. The “1300” gang, named after a local street, is accused of carrying out six shootings around the Gun Hill area between April and September of 2022. The gang’s reckless actions during these incidents resulted in numerous innocent bystanders being wounded. One notable

Violence in Chicago: Two Dead and Several Injured in Weekend Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 27, 20240

CHICAGO, IL – A series of violent incidents rocked Chicago this weekend, resulting in two fatalities and multiple injuries. Victims’ ages span from 12 to 53 years. The violence began on Friday night when a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on West 18th Street. He was later taken to Stroger Hospital in good condition. Shortly thereafter, a 14-year-old boy suffered a critical abdominal wound after being shot by a gunman from a black Jeep in East 65th Street. Later on the same night, a 24-year-old man was found with severe gunshot wounds to his head and body on

Queens Resident Sentenced to 36 Years for Two Fatal Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 15, 20240

QUEENS, NY — Today, Ashik Zaman, a 23-year-old resident of Jamaica, Queens, was sentenced to 36 years in prison for his involvement in two fatal shootings. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the sentencing, which addressed a 2020 dispute that resulted in a man’s death and a 2021 shooting outside a South Ozone Park liquor store that killed another man on his 29th birthday. Zaman had previously pled guilty on June 20 to two counts of first-degree manslaughter and one count of second-degree criminal weapon possession. He was sentenced by Supreme Court Justice Ushir Pandit-Durant. The first incident occurred on

Five Injured in Three Separate Shootings in Buffalo Early Sunday Morning

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 7, 20240

Buffalo, NY – Buffalo police reported that five individuals were injured in three separate shootings early Sunday morning. The first incident occurred shortly after midnight on the first block of Roetzer Street. A 19-year-old woman was shot in the foot during a fight at a large block party. She was transported by a civilian vehicle to Sisters of Charity Hospital for treatment. The second shooting took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. in the parking lot of a Rite Aid on Elmwood Avenue near Bryant Avenue. Two males, aged 33 and 30, were shot and transported to ECMC with non-life-threatening injuries.

Three Teens Shot Overnight in Philadelphia in Multiple Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 3, 20240

PHILADELPHIA, PA—Three teenagers were victims of separate shootings across Philadelphia in a series of violent incidents overnight. Each victim is currently hospitalized, with investigations underway by the city’s Shooting Investigation Group. In the first incident in the 24th District, a 17-year-old male was shot in the right side of his chest around 12:11 AM on E Lippincott Street. He managed to walk into Temple Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. The police secured the scene, but no motive has been identified and no arrests have been made. Shortly before this, at 11:29 PM in the 26th District, an

Multiple Shootings Rocked Philadelphia This Weekend

Breaking Local News ReportJune 10, 20240

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A series of shootings over the weekend in Philadelphia resulted in one fatality and at least seven injuries, according to police reports. Early Sunday morning, a 41-year-old man was discovered fatally shot multiple times at a residence in North Philadelphia. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, with his identity yet to be disclosed and no arrests made. Additional shootings included a 16-year-old boy arriving at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his arm. The location of the incident that resulted in his injuries remains unknown. Another shooting occurred following

Multiple Shootings, Violent Crimes Highlight Sunday Night Across Philadelphia

Breaking Local News ReportJune 10, 20240

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia witnessed a series of violent incidents across several districts, culminating in a fatal shooting and multiple injuries. In the 16th District, a grave shooting occurred on Sunday, June 9, at approximately 11:19 PM on the 5100 block of Market Street. Police discovered a 23-year-old male with severe gunshot wounds to his head and torso. He was pronounced dead at Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center shortly after. A dark-colored, possibly black SUV was reportedly involved in the drive-by shooting. A $20,000 reward has been announced for information leading to an arrest. The case remains under active investigation by the

Manhunt for Baltimore Fugitive Wanted in Multiple Shootings

Breaking Local News ReportJune 5, 20240

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Police Department is urgently requesting public assistance to identify and locate an individual connected to two homicides and a non-fatal shooting on June 2. Detectives have released a photo of the person of interest, who is considered armed and dangerous. The incidents, which added to the city’s concerns over rising violence, prompted an immediate investigation by homicide detectives. The community is advised not to approach the individual if seen and to call 911 instead. Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of this person is encouraged to contact Baltimore police detectives at 410-396-2100 or

18 Charged with Murders and Shootings in New York City Gang Indictment

Breaking Local News ReportMay 30, 20240

BROOKLYN, NY—Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, in collaboration with New York City Police Commissioner Edward A. Caban, announced today the indictment of 18 alleged gang members involved in a series of violent crimes, including two murders and multiple shootings that injured ten people, eight of whom were innocent bystanders. The individuals charged are purported members of the H-Block/Billy’s Gang and Gates Fam street gangs. These indictments detail a conspiracy to commit murder, weapon possession, and other related charges across three separate legal actions. This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to address youth violence and gang involvement, particularly as

Two Fugitives Sought in Separate Shootings in Atlantic City

Local News ReportMay 6, 20240

Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding two individuals wanted in connection to separate shooting incidents. Ashan Jackson and Warren Govan are the subjects of ongoing investigations led by the Violent Crimes Unit after incidents in March and April. Jackson is accused of offenses linked to a shooting on March 13, 2024, where an individual sustained a non-life-threatening injury. Warren Govan, on the other hand, allegedly provided false information to authorities following a similar incident on April 7, 2024. The Violent Crimes Unit is handling the investigations into both cases and

Bensalem Police Request Surveillance Footage Review After Car Shootings

Local News ReportApril 24, 20240

BENSALEM, PA _ Bensalem Police have asked residents to review their home security footage following an incident last Friday, April 19. The incident took place at the Franklin Commons apartment complex, specifically near building six at 1400 Cardinal Drive, between 9:45 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Individuals in the area are advised to examine their surveillance cameras for any possible evidence and contact authorities at 215-633-3719 if any questionable activities are observed.

Most US teachers worry about school shootings, survey finds

ReutersApril 12, 20240

(Reuters) – A solid majority of U.S. teachers go to work each day anxious that a shooting will unfold at their school, a trend that has paralleled the rising number of such incidents across the U.S., a report released on Friday showed. A Pew Research Center survey of about 2,500 teachers showed that more than half of them were at least somewhat concerned and another 18% were extremely or very worried about the possibility of a shooting at their school. Gun control and school safety have become major political and social issues in the U.S. where the number of school

Baltimore Detectives Investigating Two Thursday Shootings

Jeff JonesMarch 9, 20240

BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore Police Department is currently investigating two separate incidents in the Southeast and Southwest Districts that occurred on March 7. In the Southeast District, officers patrolling the 1800 block of Orleans Street noticed a vehicle with significant damage. Upon stopping the vehicle, they discovered the driver, a 23-year-old male, had sustained a non-life-threatening graze wound. The officers promptly assisted the victim to a nearby hospital for treatment. Southeast District Shooting detectives have taken over the investigation, appealing to the public for any information related to the incident. Meanwhile, in the Southwest District, a response to a

Baltimore Wakes Up Two Two Shootings Twenty Minutes Apart on President’s Day

Jeff JonesFebruary 19, 20240

Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on the morning of February 19, 2024, leaving two individuals injured. In the Northeast District, at approximately 7:46 a.m., officers responded to a shooting and vehicle crash on the 4500 block of Parkmont Avenue. A 42-year-old woman was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It appears she was trying to escape from an armed assailant when she was shot and subsequently crashed her car, causing it to overturn. In a separate incident in the Northwest District, a 30-year-old man walked

Four Injured in Separate Shootings Across Columbus

Ryan DickinsonFebruary 18, 20240

Columbus, OH – Early Sunday morning, four individuals were injured across three separate shootings in Columbus, prompting an investigation by the Columbus Division of Police. The series of incidents began at 1:12 a.m. on the 100 block of East Long Street in downtown Columbus. Although initially no victims were found at the scene, a person later arrived at Ohio State East Hospital with a gunshot wound. Details regarding the victim’s condition have not been disclosed. Shortly thereafter, at approximately 1:15 a.m., officers were called to the 3000 block of Soldano Boulevard, where they discovered shell casings and damage to three

Three Shot in Sunday Night Shootings in Baltimore

Jeff JonesFebruary 18, 20240

Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred in the Central and Southwest Districts, leading to multiple victims with varying degrees of injury. On February 18, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers were called to the 400 block of South Broadway in the Central District following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found two 21-year-old males, one with graze wounds and the other with gunshot wounds to the body. Both victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. In a related incident on the same day, around 4:57 p.m., Southwest District patrol officers were dispatched to

‘All Hell Broke Lose’: Harvard Economist Needed ‘Armed Guard’ After Study Found No Racial Bias In Police Shootings

The Daily CallerFebruary 18, 20240

‘All Hell Broke Lose’: Harvard Economist Needed ‘Armed Guard’ After Study Found No Racial Bias In Police Shootings Katelynn Richardson on February 17, 2024 Harvard economics Professor Roland Fryer needed armed security with him to go out in public after he published a study finding no evidence of racial bias in officer-involved shootings, he said in an interview with The Free Press founder Bari Weiss. Fryer, a top economist who became the youngest tenured black professor in Harvard’s history at just 30 years old, published a study in 2016 showing there was “no racial differences in officer involved-shootings.” After he

Two Shootings Rock Portsmouth Twenty Minutes Apart

Jeff JonesFebruary 10, 20240

Portsmouth, VA – The city of Portsmouth was shaken by two separate shootings within a 20-minute span, resulting in one fatality and another individual hospitalized. Portsmouth Police Department reported the first incident occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Friday in the 3800 block of Augustine Circle. Responding officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as 25-year-old Arthur Harris Jr., was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Tragically, Harris succumbed to his injuries later that evening. In a second incident, police were called to the 1000 block of Frederick Boulevard, where another man was discovered with

Two Early Morning Shootings in DC Tied to One Vehicle

Local News ReportFebruary 7, 20240

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Police in D.C. are calling on the public to assist in identifying a gray four-door sedan believed to be involved in two separate shooting incidents in the District’s Southwest and Southeast areas early Sunday morning. The first incident occurred at around 2:26 a.m. in the 1200 block of Howison Place in Southwest D.C., where officers, responding to reports of gunfire, found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was promptly taken to a local hospital for medical attention. A mere 13 minutes later, at approximately 2:39 a.m., a similar distress call led officers to the 700 block