Gunfire Archives

Explosion and Gunfire at Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia: Al-Shabab Claims Responsibility

Mogadishu, Somalia – A loud explosion and gunfire rang out in the capital city on Thursday night as al-Shabab fighters launched an attack on the SYL Hotel, located near the presidential palace. The hotel, popular among government officials, was breached by the extremist group, known for its violent attacks in the region. The Somali government has been actively combating al-Shabab, considered one of the deadliest organizations affiliated with al-Qaida. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has vowed …

Unexpected Gunfire Shakes Typically Serene Neighborhood

Phoenix, Arizona – A typically quiet neighborhood in Phoenix was shaken by a recent shooting that left residents in shock. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, disrupting the usually peaceful atmosphere of the community. Local police responded to a call reporting gunshots in the area and arrived at the scene to find one individual with gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances …

Gunfire Erupts at Joel Osteen’s Megachurch: Mother Killed, Son Critically Injured in Tragic Incident

Houston, Texas – Houston Police have released footage of a tragic shooting at Joel Osteen’s megachurch, where a woman was killed and her son critically injured after she opened fire inside the church. In the video shared by the Houston Police Department, Assistant Police Keith Seafus explained that the release of the footage is part of ongoing investigations into the incident that occurred on February 11. Police are still examining additional evidence related to the …

23-Year-Old Man Found Dead in West Houston After Reports of Gunfire – Investigation Underway

HOUSTON, Texas – Authorities have launched an investigation after a 23-year-old man was discovered dead in west Houston on Sunday night. According to reports, multiple neighbors called 911 to report the sound of gunfire in the area around 10:20 p.m. Upon arriving at the scene on Skyline Drive near Unity Drive, Houston police officers were flagged down by a witness who claimed to have seen a body on the walkway for a nearby bayou. Paramedics …

Gunfire Erupts at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston

Houston, Texas – A shooting took place at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church on Sunday, resulting in the death of the shooter and injuries to several individuals. The incident involved a woman who entered the church wearing a trench coat and carrying a child, at which point she opened fire. Off-duty officers inside the church responded by shooting and killing the woman. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner reported that the woman also claimed to have explosives. …

Gunfire Erupts at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, Killing One and Injuring Two

Houston, Texas – A tragic incident unfolded at the Lakewood Church on Sunday, when a woman opened fire, resulting in one fatality and injuries to a man and a 5-year-old child. The church, led by pastor Joel Osteen, was preparing for a 2 p.m. Spanish service when the violence erupted. The woman, armed with a long rifle, entered the church with a young boy and opened fire, prompting two off-duty law enforcement officers to engage …

Gunfire erupts inside Texas megachurch, leaving woman dead and 5-year-old critically wounded

HOUSTON, Texas – A tragic shooting took place at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch on Sunday, as a woman in a trenchcoat opened fire inside the building. The incident occurred between busy Sunday services, causing worshippers to flee in panic. The chaotic scene came to an end when two off-duty officers confronted the woman, ultimately exchanging gunfire with her. The woman was fatally shot, while a 5-year-old boy and a 57-year-old man were injured …

Man Charged 8 Years After Innocent Victim’s Death in Everett Gunfire Incident

A suspect has been identified eight years after the fatal shooting of Ashlee “Penny” Berryman outside a bar in Everett, Massachusetts in 2015. Henry “J.R.” Del-Rio, 27, is accused of firing a gun into a crowd outside Braza Bar And Grill, resulting in Berryman’s death. The 21-year-old mother was an innocent victim caught in the gunfire, leaving behind a young son, as well as grieving family and friends, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. …

Gunfire Erupts in East Oakland Jewelry Store Robbery – Suspects on the Loose

OAKLAND, California – Authorities are in search of at least two individuals linked to a robbery and exchange of gunfire at a jewelry store in East Oakland on Monday morning. The incident took place on the 4100 block of International Boulevard just before 10:15 a.m., as reported by CBS News Bay Area. Two suspects entered the establishment, brandishing firearms and aiming them at two employees behind the counter. Fearing for their safety, one of the …

Attempted Robbery Ends in Gunfire, Man Seriously Injured in Lower Merion Township Apartment Building

LOWER MERION TWP., Pennsylvania – In a frightening incident on Saturday night, a 39-year-old man was seriously injured in what police are suspecting to be an attempted robbery turned shooting. The incident took place in the Bala Cynwyd community, with officers responding to reports of a shooting at the unit block of St. Asaphs Road. Upon arrival, police found the victim in the building’s main lobby, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to …