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Supreme Court Conservative Ruling Overturns ATF Ban on Bump Stocks, Putting Lives at Risk

Washington, D.C. – The gun violence epidemic in the United States persists, not due to inherent cultural tendencies toward violence, but rather because of the influence of conservative justices on the Supreme Court. In a recent 6-3 ruling on the case of Garland v. Cargill, the conservative majority overturned a ban on “bump stocks” put in place by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms during the Trump administration following the tragic 2017 Las Vegas …

Fatal Explosion Rocks Kentucky Neighborhood, ATF and State Police Investigate

SOMERSET, KY – A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday morning, May 5, 2024, as an explosion rocked a residential neighborhood on Hidden Crest Drive in Somerset, KY. The blast, which occurred around 10:00amET, originated from a garage where fireworks were reportedly being stored. The explosion claimed the life of 43-year-old Christopher Fineberg, a dedicated supervisor at AHF Manufacturing. Three other individuals sustained injuries from the blast but were fortunately treated for non-life-threatening wounds. The impact …

Explosion in Somerset Kills Man, ATF Investigating – Developing Story

Somerset, Kentucky – Authorities are investigating a fatal explosion that occurred on Sunday, resulting in the death of a man in Somerset. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at 210 Hidden Crest Lane early Sunday morning, where they discovered the deceased individual at the scene. Sheriff Bobby Jones revealed that the explosion had caused significant damage to a garage on the property, as well as to neighboring structures. Initial assessments suggest that …

ATF Closes Investigation into Louisville’s Old National Bank Shooting, No Federal Charges Filed

Louisville, Kentucky – The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has concluded its investigation into the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, in April 2023. The shooting, which took place on April 10, resulted in the deaths of five individuals and the shooter, with eight others sustaining injuries. Among those killed in the shooting were Josh Barrick, 40; Juliana Farmer, 45; Deana Eckert, 57; Tommy Elliott, …