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Man Injured in Tannerite Explosion during Recreational Firearms Use Incident in Benton County

Maywood Township, Minnesota – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a serious injury resulting from the recreational use of firearms in Maywood Township. The incident occurred around 9:30 on a Saturday night, as witnesses reported that a bystander was injured while someone was shooting a rifle at Tannerite in a field. According to investigators, a group of 12 individuals had gathered in the field, where one person placed a significant amount of Tannerite …

Families of Uvalde Mass Shooting Victims Sue Tech Giants and Firearms Manufacturer

Uvalde, Texas – Families of the victims of a tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022 have taken legal action against Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, the creators of the popular video game “Call of Duty,” and Daniel Defense, the manufacturers of AR-15 assault rifles. The civil lawsuits, filed on the second anniversary of the devastating event, allege that the companies are part of an “unholy trinity” that contributes to the radicalization …

Study Reveals Startling Impact of Firearms on Child Survivors in the U.S.

New York City, New York – In 2024, firearms have emerged as the primary cause of child deaths in the United States. A recent study conducted by Northwell Health in partnership with Stacker has shed light on the impact of nonfatal firearm injuries on young survivors, highlighting the urgent need for further research in this area. For years, research on gun violence was stifled by the Dickey Amendment, which restricted funding for such studies. However, …

20-Year-Old Man Charged with Murder and Firearms Offenses in Fatal Kalihi Shooting Case

Honolulu, Hawaii – A 20-year-old suspect, identified as Ethan Taumua, has been charged with second-degree murder and firearms offenses following a fatal shooting in Kalihi earlier this week. The victim, 23-year-old Richie Kony, was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso at the Kuhio Park Towers. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. After turning himself in a day after the shooting, Taumua remains in custody as the …

Colorado House Passes Bill to Ban Sale of Semiautomatic Firearms in State

DENVER, Colorado – The Colorado State House, controlled by Democrats, pushed through a bill this past Sunday aimed at prohibiting the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. The passage of this bill marks a significant advancement for the proposed legislation, especially considering a similar bill was swiftly rejected by Democrats the previous year. The bill, approved with a 35-27 vote, now moves to the Democratic-led state Senate for further consideration. If approved there, Colorado could …

Wife of Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Arrested for Allowing Juveniles Access to Firearms

IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. – A woman was arrested for allowing juveniles access to firearms during a standoff following an officer-involved shooting near Mooresville. The incident occurred after deputies responded to a situation involving a man who had killed two individuals and was subsequently killed by authorities. Ashlee Louise Klepfer, 40, the wife of the deceased suspect, Justin Strawther, was implicated in assisting her husband following the homicides. She allowed four juveniles at her residence on …