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Widow of Shooting Victim Advocates for Deaf Community and Gun Reform

LEWISTON, Maine — Megan Vozzella cherishes the memories she made with her late husband Stephen. They met while he was living and working in the Boston area, but their relationship blossomed during a large camping trip near Bar Harbor. After 12 years together, they finally married in November 2022, only to have their happiness shattered when Stephen was tragically killed outside Schemengee’s Bar & Grille on October 25, 2023. Along with 17 others, Stephen was …

two individuals arrested for murder in connection with deadly Las Vegas homeless encampment shooting

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Two individuals are in custody in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at a homeless encampment in Las Vegas in December. The shooting left two people dead and three others injured. The suspects, Cristobal Perez, 31, and Kylee Au Young, 21, were arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on Thursday. Police Lt. Jason Johansson described the shooting as a “targeted attack” that stemmed from a dispute involving a …

Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Double Shooting that Left Baltimore Teen Dead

BALTIMORE, MD – A man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, with 40 years suspended, for a double shooting that resulted in the death of 17-year-old D’Asia Garrison on New Year’s Day 2023. Andre Bailey, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, use of a handgun during a crime of violence, and illegal possession of a regulated firearm, according to the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office. The shooting took place around 3:30 a.m. on …

Arrests Made in Connection with Targeted Las Vegas Homeless Encampment Shooting

LAS VEGAS, NV – Two individuals have been taken into custody for their involvement in a deadly shooting at a homeless encampment in Las Vegas. The incident, which occurred on December 1, resulted in the death of two people and left three others injured. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Cristobal Perez, 31, and Kylee Au Young, 21, were arrested on Thursday in connection with the shooting. While a motive for the attack …

Vigilante Cleared of Charges After Fatally Shooting Restaurant Robber in Houston

Houston, Texas – A grand jury in Texas has decided not to file any criminal charges against a customer who shot and killed a would-be robber in a Houston restaurant. The incident occurred in January of last year when 30-year-old Eric Eugene Washington attempted to rob the El Ranchito taqueria and was shot nine times by a customer. According to reports, the shooter, a 46-year-old man, claimed he was ‘protecting everyone’ in the restaurant when …

Iowa Principal Injured in School Shooting While Protecting Students During Breakfast Attack

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — Perry High School in Iowa suffered a tragic event, with the shooting leaving one student dead and several injured, including Principal Dan Marburger. The shooting took place in the school cafeteria as students were gathered for breakfast. The 17-year-old shooter, Dylan Butler, later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The state Department of Public Safety commended Principal Marburger for his selfless actions in putting himself in harm’s way to protect his …

Student Kills 1, Wounds 5 Before Taking Own Life in Tragic Iowa High School Shooting, Police Say

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa, left one student dead and five others wounded on Thursday morning. The shooter, identified as 17-year-old student Dylan Butler, took his own life after the attack. The incident occurred as students were returning for their first day of classes following winter break. Approximately 15 minutes before first period, shots were fired near the school cafeteria. Perry, a small town about 40 miles …

Mass Shooting at Iowa High School Claims 11-Year-Old Victim While Injuring Seven Others

PERRY, Iowa – A tragic mass shooting at Perry High School in Iowa has left the community reeling after an 11-year-old sixth grade student, Ahmir Jolliff, was identified as one of the eight victims. The Iowa Department of Public Safety reported that Ahmir was shot three times during the “horrific” incident. The shooting also left seven others, including three staff members and four students, with wounds or injuries of varying degrees. Perry High School Principal …

Tragic Shooting at Iowa Middle School Leaves One Student Dead and Several Others Injured

PERRY, Iowa (AP) – The tragic shooting at a central Iowa school has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl and left several others injured. Ahmir Jolliff, a sixth-grade student at Perry Middle School, was killed in the shooting on Jan. 4. The Iowa Department of Public Safety has classified her death as a homicide, with the cause being multiple gunshot wounds. The suspected shooter, 17-year-old Perry High School student Dylan Butler, died from a …

Social Media Posts Spread Baseless Conspiracy Theories about Perry, Iowa School Shooting and Jeffrey Epstein Documents

PERRY, Iowa – On January 4th, a tragic school shooting at Perry High School in Perry, Iowa resulted in the death of a sixth-grade student and injuries to four other students and the principal. The 17-year-old gunman, identified as Dylan Butler, also took his own life. The incident took place on the first day back to school following the winter break. Butler, who was a student at the school, was armed with a pump-action shotgun …