Shooter Archives

Suspected Valentine’s Day Shooter Believed Dead After Bridge Plunge Post Pub Killing

Knockholt, Kent — A tragic Valentine’s Day shooting outside a local pub has led to the death of 43-year-old Lisa Smith from Slough, and the subsequent disappearance of the main suspect, who is believed to have fallen from a bridge into the River Thames. Authorities intensified their search on Saturday after a reported sighting of a body in the river, though recovery efforts were unsuccessful. Lisa Smith was fatally shot just after 7 p.m. on …

1979 School Shooter Brenda Spencer Seeks Parole Again After Nearly Half a Century Behind Bars

SAN DIEGO — Brenda Spencer, who at age 16 carried out one of the first mass school shootings in the United States, is once again eligible for parole after decades behind bars. The 1979 shooting at Grover Cleveland Elementary School left two adults dead and eight children wounded. On the morning of January 29, 1979, Spencer used a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle, a Christmas gift from her father, to fire at the school located across …

Kansas City Shooter Andrew Lester Dies Before Sentencing, Leaving Justice Unfulfilled for Teen Victim Ralph Yarl

Kansas City, Mo. — Andrew Lester, the man convicted of shooting Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager who mistakenly approached Lester’s home in 2023, died prior to his sentencing. Lester, aged 86, entered a guilty plea to second-degree assault last week, reducing his potential sentence after initially facing more severe charges of first-degree assault and armed criminal violation. The incident occurred when 16-year-old Yarl, attempting to collect his twin brothers from a friend’s residence, erroneously rang …

Indiana Teen Arrested for Alleged Valentine’s Day School Shooting Plot, Admired Parkland Shooter

Mooresville, Indiana – An 18-year-old from Indiana was arrested on suspicions of plotting a mass shooting at Mooresville High School scheduled for Valentine’s Day, reminiscent of the tragic Parkland shooting in 2018. Authorities reported that the teenager, identified as Trinity Shockley, was allegedly deeply influenced by Nikolas Cruz, the gunman responsible for the deaths at Parkland. The FBI alerted local authorities on February 11 about a potential threat at the school. Subsequent investigations by the …

Tragic Exchange in Milwaukee: Officer Wounded, Shooter Killed in Noon Confrontation

MILWAUKEE — A confrontation on a busy Milwaukee street escalated into gunfire just before noon Wednesday, resulting in a police officer being shot and the assailant killed by another officer’s return fire. The incident, which unfolded on the several hundred block of North 27th Street between Wells Street and Wisconsin Avenue, has shaken the local community. The sequence began when Milwaukee Police were alerted to an individual brandishing a large firearm and acting aggressively. Chief …

Mystery Surrounds Identity of Shooter as Police Withhold Details

Washington, D.C. — Authorities are currently investigating a shooting incident, although details about the individual responsible have yet to be disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have kept information closely guarded as they work to understand the circumstances surrounding the event. The lack of information has raised several questions within the community, prompting concerns about safety and the effectiveness of local law enforcement’s communication with the public. The incident has also sparked a …

Texas Mass Shooter Francisco Oropeza Sentenced to Life Without Parole After Pleading Guilty, Avoids Death Penalty Amid Cost Concerns

CLEVELAND, Texas — In a significant development in a harrowing case that captivated the small community of Cleveland, Texas, Francisco Oropeza pleaded guilty to capital murder charges on Wednesday, following a deadly shooting spree in 2023 that took the lives of five neighbors, including a 9-year-old boy. Oropeza, who led authorities on an intense manhunt that lasted several days, entered his plea in San Jacinto County Court, accepting a life sentence without the possibility of …

Killeen Tragedy Culminates as Shooter in December 4th Incident Dies

Killeen, Texas — Authorities reported a tragic conclusion to a case that rattled a local community earlier this month. The individual responsible for a murder-suicide on December 4 succumbed to self-inflicted injuries and died on Wednesday, further deepening the aura of sorrow around an already devastating incident. The Killeen Police Department identified the shooter as 34-year-old James Elliot, who, in a perplexing and violent act, killed his wife, 29-year-old Lila Elliot, before turning the gun …

Authorities Investigate Personal Writings of Nashville Shooter in Tragic School Incident

Nashville, TN — In a saddening incident that shook the city of Nashville, a male shooter tragically ended the life of a female student before taking his own. The ongoing investigation has led local police to scrutinize various writings believed to be authored by the gunman, in an attempt to unravel the motives behind the grim event. The incident occurred earlier this week within the tranquil campus grounds, casting a somber shadow over the community. …

Tragic Outcome at Nashville High School: Teen Shooter Identified After Fatally Striking Peer, Injuring Another Before Taking Own Life

Nashville, Tennessee – A tragic shooting unfolded Wednesday morning at Antioch High School in Nashville, Tennessee, claiming the life of one student and injuring another. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old Solomon Henderson, also a student at the school, took his own life following the incident. Authorities reported that the shooting occurred in the school’s cafeteria, where Henderson, armed with a pistol, fired multiple shots. Among the victims was 16-year-old Joseelin Corea Escalante, who died at …