Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Coverage of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the Nexus archive.
- The Latest: Defense disputes DNA evidence in Charlie Kirk assassination hearing
The preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, continues as defense attorneys challenge DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon. Prosecutors aim to convince Judge Tony Graf the case should proceed to trial, while defense plans to call witnesses from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
- Colorado man gets 18 years for Facebook Marketplace carjacking spree targeting Mercedes sellers
A Colorado man was sentenced to 18 years in federal prison for a carjacking spree targeting Mercedes sellers via Facebook Marketplace, during which he shot one victim and stole two luxury cars. Prosecutors and law enforcement warned of the dangers of online marketplaces, urging buyers and sellers to take precautions during in-person meetings.
- Man killed in explosion on Eisenhower Expressway identified by medical examiner
A 47-year-old man, Jorge Vaca, was killed in an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway in Westchester. Authorities, including the FBI and bomb squads, investigated the incident, which caused major roadway closures. The FBI confirmed the explosion was not linked to other events or additional individuals.