Gun
Coverage of Gun in the Nexus archive.
- Father of 4 young children called 911 to report killing family then took his own life: Police
A father of four young children called 911 to report that he had killed his entire family. According to police in Kansas, this incident was an apparent murder-suicide when he subsequently turned a gun on himself.
- Chicago anti-violence volunteer who faced charges after turning gun in to police reaches plea deal
A Chicago anti-violence volunteer was facing weapons charges after turning a gun in to police. This individual has since reached a plea deal with prosecutors.
- PPD: Police find minors with alcohol and a gun
The Pueblo Police Department found a group including minors at a skate park in the Aberdeen area of Pueblo with alcohol and a gun. Officers responded to the scene near City Park and Goodnight.
- Man accused of trying to bring gun into Cook County Jail: sheriff
A man was accused of attempting to bring a gun into Cook County Jail. The incident occurred last week, as reported by the sheriff.
- 14-year Miami Gardens Police veteran denies strangling woman following domestic violence arrest
A 14-year Miami Gardens Police veteran, Kolei Kulani McKinney Sr., denies charges of strangling a woman and threatening her with a gun during a July 17 domestic violence incident. The Miami Gardens Police Department placed him on administrative leave pending the criminal case, while his attorney claims the arrest affidavit omitted evidence of the alleged victim's prior harassment of McKinney.
- 'My son said he was off to play football... then police arrived at my door to say he was a HITMAN who'd been arrested in a Huddersfield hotel room with a gun and £2,000 cash': Middle-class mother tells of every parent's social media worst nightmare
A middle-class mother revealed her son was arrested in a Huddersfield hotel for alleged hitman activities, found with a gun and £2,000 in cash. The incident highlights a social media-related crime concern for parents.
- Thugs pistol-whip woman before snatching $343,000 in cash and goods from NYC home
Armed criminals forced entry into a woman's home in Highbridge, New York City, using a knife and gun. They pistol-whipped her and stole $343,000 in cash and goods around 10:15 p.m. on Thursday.
- 2-year-old shoots self in stomach, father arrested
A 2-year-old boy shot himself in the stomach after finding a loaded gun in his father's backpack at a home in East Toledo, Ohio. The father, Sulieman T. Rahim, 28, was arrested and faces charges of endangering children and tampering with evidence. The child's condition has stabilized, and a 13-year-old was present during the incident.
- Man armed with gun barricaded inside South Austin home: APD
A man armed with a gun is barricaded inside a South Austin home, according to the Austin Police Department. Police are responding to the situation as a SWAT incident.
- Father who gave gun to Georgia school shooter gets 15-year sentence
A man who gave his son the gun he used to kill two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia was sentenced to 15 years in prison. The shooting occurred at Apalachee High School.
- Bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival weren't recovered from teen shooter's gun, police say
Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday. The findings were detailed in court documents filed Wednesday.
- Police in pursuit of driver in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Police Department officers are pursuing a suspect in a white SUV who is allegedly armed with a gun. The chase is taking place on the 101 Freeway, though specific details about the start time and location remain unclear.
- K-9 Cash helps uncover over 11 pounds of meth in monthslong investigation, Galveston County sheriff says
K-9 Cash helped uncover over 11 pounds of meth during a months-long investigation in Galveston County, according to the sheriff. Authorities also seized fentanyl, body armor, a gun, and cash.
- Boy, 6, who has autism is suspended from school for biting his sandwich into the shape of a GUN
A 6-year-old boy with autism was suspended from school after biting his sandwich into the shape of a gun. The incident highlights concerns about school policies and responses to behavioral challenges in children with autism.
- Florida man hires $1K Tinder ‘sugar baby’ — then pulls gun after she tries to escape: cops
David O'Brien was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on his Tinder sugar baby during their first date when she tried to leave. The incident involved a $1,000 payment for the sugar baby arrangement.
- Ascension Parish man accused of kicking dog, firing gun during argument
A Donaldsonville man is accused of threatening to kill someone, kicking a dog, and firing a gun during an argument at a Baton Rouge residence. The incident is reported to have occurred at a residence in Baton Rouge.
- Father charged after 2-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself inside Baton Rouge home
A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot himself inside a home in Baton Rouge, leading to his father being charged by officials.
- Lebanon woman accused of pointing gun in Bojangles drive-thru arrested
A Lebanon woman was arrested after she became frustrated in a Bojangles drive-thru, pulled out a gun, waved it around, and pointed it at the car behind her.
- Man hurt after gun goes off amid struggle with officers in Fuller Park, CPD says
A man was shot during a struggle with Chicago police officers in Fuller Park. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) stated officers did not fire their weapons during the incident.
- Suspect injured after gun goes off during struggle with officers on South Side
A suspect was injured after a gun discharged during a struggle with officers on Chicago's South Side. Officers were called to disperse a crowd following a report of a large gathering.
- Charges: Minneapolis murder suspect reportedly dug through victim’s clothes after shooting
Arnold Benedict Cole, 37, faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery after a fatal shooting in Minneapolis. Security footage shows Cole patting down and digging through the victim's clothes following the shooting, which occurred after an argument about returning keys and emptying pockets. Police found a bag containing a gun near the scene and arrested Cole.
- Mother, boyfriend arrested after 2-year-old boy found gun hidden in couch and fatally shot himself
A 20-year-old mother and her boyfriend were arrested after their 2-year-old son discovered a gun hidden in a couch and fatally shot himself. The incident led to the arrests of the two adults.
- Man accused of leaving baby in car seat in middle of street
A man was charged with endangering a child and resisting arrest after leaving an infant in a car seat in a street and fleeing from police. During the escape, he drove recklessly, damaged property, and discarded a gun, with two more found in his vehicle.
- Arrests made in Livingston Parish drug investigation
Three people were arrested in a Livingston Parish drug investigation. Authorities seized crack cocaine, marijuana, and a gun during the operation.
- Chilling details of Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets' suicide death revealed as cops release girlfriend's harrowing 911 call and bodycam footage: 'I just heard a gun go off'
Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets died by suicide, with police releasing his girlfriend's 911 call and bodycam footage. The girlfriend reported hearing a gun go off. Details of the incident were described as chilling.
- Brooklyn Park teen was killed amid large gathering; linked gun found on gang member, charges say
A 16-year-old, Immanuel Kowo, was fatally shot at Hartkopf Park in Brooklyn Park during a large gathering. A 17-year-old suspect, linked to the Kensington Crew and EBK gang, was arrested; a gun found on him was connected to the shooting. The suspect faces gun possession charges, which may be amended.
- ‘Reckless’ mom sobs as learns fate for toddler son fatally shooting himself with gun he found in her purse
A New Mexico mother sobbed in court before sentencing over the death of her 2-year-old son, who fatally shot himself after finding a loaded gun in her purse. The incident led to legal proceedings against the mother.
- Keir Starmer is given a GUN and live ammo by President Erdogan - but leaves it in Turkey
Keir Starmer was presented with a gun and live ammunition by President Erdogan during a visit to Turkey. He left the items in Turkey after the encounter.
- Police standoff underway at MacArthur Park after gun call
Police are in a standoff at MacArthur Park after responding to a report of a man with a gun in Westlake. The suspect is located near South Park View Street and Wilshire Boulevard, with the possibility that the weapon may be simulated.
- Woman reaches plea deal after being accused of buying gun used to kill CPD officer in hospital
A woman accused of purchasing the gun used to kill a Chicago police officer inside a Chicago hospital has reached a plea deal. The incident occurred at a hospital, and the officer was killed with the weapon she allegedly bought.
- 1 National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man, police say
Two Tennessee National Guard members fatally shot a man in Memphis who turned toward them with a gun during a downtown pursuit, according to authorities.
- Over $7M of fentanyl seized at packing mills in NYC, Bronx: NYPD
NYPD seized over $7M of fentanyl and 90 pounds of the drug from three packing mills in Washington Heights, Mount Eden, and Belmont. Authorities also found $30,000 in cash and two loaded guns during the operation.
- Chicago man busted for gun, weed during downtown traffic stop: officials
A Chicago man was charged after police found a loaded gun and marijuana during a downtown traffic stop on Wednesday.
- Oak Park police release video of deadly struggle over gun during traffic stop: police
Oak Park police released bodycam video of a shooting by an officer that killed Christian Wallace during a traffic stop. The incident involved a struggle over a gun, according to police.
- Boy, 10, faces first degree murder charge for shooting 7-month-old dead with gun he found under man's mattress
A 10-year-old boy is facing a first-degree murder charge for shooting a 7-month-old child with a gun he discovered under a man's mattress. The incident involved a firearm found in a private residence.
- Father of infant allegedly killed by 10-year-old arrested
Ca’Marion Pawnell, the father of 7-month-old Kiyomi Parker, was arrested and charged with second-degree felony murder and endangering the welfare of a child after she was shot by a 10-year-old in St. Louis. The 10-year-old, who was charged with first-degree murder in juvenile court, reportedly accessed a gun stored under a mattress, and a 7-year-old was present during the incident.
- Armed man arrested after allegedly threatening customers in Vallejo business
A man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun and making death threats to customers at a business in Vallejo. The incident occurred at a business located on Lewis Brown Drive, prompting police to respond and detain the suspect.
- CMPD seize over $50,000 worth of THC, marijuana products
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department seized over $50,000 worth of THC and marijuana products during a home search on Rozumny Drive in northwest Charlotte. Officers also found a gun and $11,000 in cash at the location.
- Unloaded gun found in daycare child's backpack
A teacher at Pflugerville Community Church Preschool discovered an unloaded gun in a student's backpack, prompting a police response. The incident was reported by the police department via email.
- Federal Way police shoot, injure 19-year-old
Federal Way police shot and injured a 19-year-old who called them while experiencing a mental health crisis and mentioned having a gun.