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Mormons Raise $185K for Michigan Shooter's Family

Fundraiser benefits Thomas Sanford's child, who has specialized medical needs

(Newser) - Members of the Mormon community have rallied together in the wake of a deadly church shooting in Michigan, raising over $185,000 to support the family of the gunman at the center of the tragedy. The GiveSendGo fundraiser was started by David Butler, a self-described "ordinary" member of...

2nd Victim of Dallas ICE Shooting Dies

Miguel Ángel García-Hernández leaves behind a wife expecting their 5th child

(Newser) - A second detainee shot in an attack on a Dallas immigration field office last week has died, his family said Tuesday, per the AP . In a statement shared by the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the family confirmed that Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, 32, succumbed to...

2 Killed, 5 Wounded in Texas Casino Shooting

Suspects's alleged motive is not yet clear

(Newser) - Authorities on Monday were trying to determine why a man opened fire in the parking lot of a casino in a Texas border city over the weekend, killing two people and wounding at least five others, the AP reports. Keryan Rashad Jones, 34, was arrested during a traffic stop several...

NC Shooting Suspect Walked Red Carpet With Kellie Pickler

Deadly Southport shooting followed veteran's claims of murder plots against him

(Newser) - The suspect accused of opening fire on a waterfront restaurant in North Carolina on Saturday once walked the red carpet at the CMT Music Awards as the special guest of American Idol star Kellie Pickler. Back in 2012, Nigel Edge—a former Marine then known as Sean DeBevoise— escorted...

Dallas ICE Shooting Suspect Is Named

Gunman killed a detainee before dying by suicide

(Newser) - Authorities have identified the gunman in Wednesday's deadly shooting at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility as 29-year-old Joshua Jahn, three sources with knowledge of the case tell CNN . Officials say Jahn shot and killed an ICE detainee and injured two others before dying from a self-inflicted...

3 Killed in Shooting at Dallas ICE Facility; Gunman Is Dead
3 Shot at Dallas ICE Facility;
Gunman Is Dead
UPDATED
Sep 24, 2025 8:40 AM CDT

3 Shot at Dallas ICE Facility; Gunman Is Dead

DHS says a detainee

(Newser) - Three people have been shot at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, per the AP . Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons confirmed the shooting during an interview on CNN on Wednesday, saying it was unclear whether employees, civilians,...

School Shooting Survivor's Recovery Is 'Miraculous'

Sophia Forchas, 12, set to begin rehabilitation after suffering a bullet to the brain

(Newser) - After being shot in the head during a Mass celebration at her Minneapolis Catholic school, 12-year-old Sophia Forchas is defying the odds with a remarkable recovery that has stunned doctors and inspired her community. The seventh grader was gravely injured during last month's shooting at Annunciation Catholic School,...

DA: TV Station Shooting Appears to Be Political

He says Sacramento suspect had anti-Trump note

(Newser) - A man suspected of firing a gun into the ABC affiliate's office in California's capital had written notes in his car that were critical of President Trump's administration and a calendar reminder on his fridge to "do the next scary thing," prosecutors said Monday.
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Gunman Dead After Opening Fire on Amazon Facility

Police say Georgia man killed himself after a brief standoff

(Newser) - A suspected gunman fired shots into an Amazon facility in the west Georgia city of Columbus and died after a brief standoff with police, according to authorities. The shooting happened before dawn Monday at the Amazon warehouse on the city's east side, the AP reports. The suspect fired multiple...

3 Officers Killed, 2 Injured in Rural Pennsylvania Shooting

'This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day,' governor says

(Newser) - Three police officers were killed and two critically injured in a shooting in southern Pennsylvania Wednesday. "This is an absolutely tragic and devastating day for York County and the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," Gov. Josh Shapiro said at a news conference. Sources tell NBC News that the officers...

Cops: Man Claimed He Shot Kirk —to Let Shooter Get Away

George Zinn, 71, faces obstruction and child exploitation charges

(Newser) - A Utah man is facing charges after allegedly faking a confession to the high-profile killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, complicating the investigation as police hunted for the real suspect. Authorities say George Zinn, 71, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing justice after he loudly...

False Shooter Report Sparks Chaos at Naval Academy
Man Charged With
Naval Academy Threat
UPDATED
Sep 16, 2025 4:32 PM CDT

Man Charged With Naval Academy Threat

Midshipman was shot during lockdown chaos

(Newser) - An Indiana man has been charged with sending an online threat that caused chaos at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland last week. In a news release , the US Attorney's office in Maryland said Jackson Fleming, 23, was arrested Friday on suspicion of sending the threat and made...

Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter Is 'Not Cooperating'

Governor says friends and partner aiding police after campus shooting

(Newser) - The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to talk to authorities and has not admitted to the killing, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in interviews on Sunday, as cited by outlets including the BBC . The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested about 33 hours...

Man Who Asked Kirk His Last Question: 'I Dropped to the Floor'

Liberal TikTokker Hunter Kozak was asking Kirk about mass shootings before shot rang out

(Newser) - The final person to talk directly to Charlie Kirk , and who witnessed the conservative activist's assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, is now speaking out. The New York Times identifies Hunter Kozak, a 29-year-old liberal TikTokker, as the person who was at the mic asking Kirk the last...

Tennessee Dean, Others Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Social media posts draw swift backlash

(Newser) - Middle Tennessee State University fired an assistant dean after she posted online that she had "zero sympathy" for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist shot and killed Wednesday. The university's president, Sidney McPhee, cited the "inappropriate and callous comments" as inconsistent with the school's values and...

Suspect in Colorado School Shooting Is Dead

Male juvenile succumbed to self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say

(Newser) - The juvenile believed to have shot two students at a Colorado high school on Wednesday has now died of what authorities describe as a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The male used a handgun to shoot two students at Evergreen High School in suburban Denver before turning the gun on himself, according...

Here's What We Know About Kirk Shooting Suspect

Cops believe college-age shooter jumped from roof, escaped into neighborhood

(Newser) - A Thursday morning press conference brought new details in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Utah public safety officials revealing they now have images of the shooter, believed to be of college age, who remains at large. Officials said they also recovered what is believed to be the gun used...

MSNBC Drops Analyst Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Matthew Dowd criticized for seeming to blame the victim for his own shooting

(Newser) - MSNBC has reportedly parted ways with political analyst Matthew Dowd after his on-air comments about the Charlie Kirk shooting sparked swift backlash and a rare apology from the network. During breaking news coverage Wednesday afternoon, anchor Katy Tur asked Dowd about the broader climate surrounding the shooting. Dowd went...

Friend Who Witnessed Shooting of Michael Brown Is Killed

Dorian Johnson's account led to 'Hands up, don't shoot'

(Newser) - Dorian Johnson, whose account of Michael Brown's death helped ignite the "Hands up, don't shoot" movement, was fatally shot Sunday near the same Ferguson streets that echoed with protest a decade ago. Johnson, 33, a friend who was with Brown during the 2014 police shooting in the...

Gunmen Open Fire on Bus in Jerusalem

6 killed in addition to the 2 attackers

(Newser) - Two shooters opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem on Monday, killing at least six people and injuring nearly a dozen more. Witnesses said the attackers boarded the bus at a stop at Ramot Junction, a busy intersection in north Jerusalem, around 10:15am and started shooting, per the Washington ...

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