Gun
Coverage of Gun in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Kyle police arrest teens after stolen vehicle crash on I-35
Kyle police arrested two teens following a stolen vehicle crash on I-35. The vehicle contained drugs, a gun, and burglary tools at the time of the arrest.
- NYPD officer accused of pointing gun at civilian employee in the department
An NYPD officer is charged with menacing and accused of pointing a loaded gun at a civilian employee within the department.
- Driver says they were stopped by fake officer near McDowell County
The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office warns of a person impersonating a law enforcement officer after a victim reported being stopped by an unmarked dark-colored SUV near the McDowell/Avery County line. The suspect allegedly used a blue-light-equipped vehicle, carried a gun, taser, and handcuffs, and conducted an unlawful search without displaying a badge or proper markings.
- 24 arrested during ‘teen takeover’ at Uptown park
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested 24 individuals, including 23 minors, during a 'teen takeover' at Romare Bearden Park. Thirteen parents were cited for contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and a gun was seized.
- Mechanic shot, killed trying to take gun from robber, court documents say
Jose Salgado Amador, a mechanic, was shot and killed in southeast Austin when he attempted to take a gun from a suspect who was robbing another individual, according to court documents.
- Maoist woman with ₹10-lakh bounty surrenders before Kolkata Police
A Maoist woman with a ₹10-lakh bounty surrendered to Kolkata Police, who reported she carried one gun and 40 rounds of bullets.
- Alleged road rage on San Mateo County coast leads to gun, drugs arrest
An Oakland man was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage incident on the San Mateo County coast, leading to charges related to gun and drug offenses. Deputies responded to the incident near Highway 1 and Second Avenue in Montara around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Police shoot, critically injure suspect in a fatal shooting of 63-year-old man in Uptown
A 63-year-old man was fatally shot after an argument in Uptown Chicago, and police later critically injured the suspected gunman during a chase when he allegedly raised a gun at officers. The suspect was taken to Saint Francis Hospital in critical condition, while three officers were hospitalized for observation.
- Boy, 14, arrested for robbing children’s lemonade stand at gunpoint in Boston
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Boston for robbing a children's lemonade stand at gunpoint. The victim, David Byrne, 12, described the suspect grabbing a box and displaying a gun.
- Missing nuclear official's final words before vanishing with a gun revealed as case takes disturbing turn
A nuclear official's final words before disappearing with a gun have been revealed, and the case is taking a disturbing turn. The incident involves a missing individual and a weapon, raising concerns about security and the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
- Mother arrested on unrelated charge after girl, 5, shot inside Florida City home
A 5-year-old girl was fatally shot inside a Florida City home, and her mother, Ashley Marie Hosendove, was arrested on an unrelated charge of disorderly conduct/breach of the peace. Authorities are investigating how the girl was shot, including whether she accessed the gun herself or was shot by someone else.
- Road-rage incident ends at Los Angeles high school, student in custody, LAPD says
A Los Angeles high school was placed on lockdown following a road-rage incident in which an armed student threatened a victim with a gun, according to the LAPD. The student is in custody.
- Raise the Age claims another victim, shot dead on a Bronx bus
A victim was shot dead on a Bronx bus, with the article questioning why someone would carry a loaded gun on public transportation, given the minimal legal consequences implied by the 'Raise the Age' policy.
- 13-year-old charged in fatal shooting of cousin at Seattle apartment
A 13-year-old boy was charged in the fatal shooting of his cousin at a Seattle apartment. The mother reported her son was playing with the gun’s slide when it discharged.
- Suburban Chicago man charged after deputies find suspected crack cocaine, more during search warrant
A suburban Chicago man is facing felony charges after deputies found suspected crack cocaine and a gun during a search warrant. The incident involved law enforcement executing a search warrant and discovering narcotics and a firearm.
- Vallejo traffic stop for tinted windows leads to gun arrest, police say
Vallejo police arrested a felon after a traffic stop for illegally tinted windows on a Kia SUV. The stop occurred at 1:32 a.m. on June 1 near Tennessee and Amador streets, where officers detected a strong odor of an unspecified substance.
- It wasn’t on his shopping list, but a man managed to accidentally shoot himself in the groin at Walmart anyway
A man accidentally shot himself in the groin at a Walmart in Venice, Florida, after his holstered gun discharged while adjusting it. Deputies found no one at the store upon arrival but later located him at Sarasota Memorial Hospital seeking medical treatment.
- Moment 'weapons-obsessed' Vickrum Digwa brandishes gun in his back garden three years before he murdered Henry Nowak
Vickrum Digwa brandished a gun in his back garden three years prior to murdering Henry Nowak. The incident highlights a connection between Digwa's gun display and the subsequent murder.
- Video shows Marine veteran wrestle armed teen to ground after alleged robbery attempt
A Marine veteran in Oxon Hill, Maryland, wrestled an armed teen to the ground during an alleged robbery attempt involving six suspects. Two males were arrested, and a prior theft at the same location was reported. The incident resulted in a gunshot but no injuries.
- Detective charged after reportedly pulling gun on co-worker over microwaved fish
A detective was charged after reportedly pulling a gun on a co-worker over microwaved fish. The detective is no longer with the Myrtle Beach Police Department.
- NW Indiana police chief fired after selling gun considered evidence: prosecutors
The northwest Indiana police chief was fired after being arrested in Ohio for selling a gun that was considered evidence.
- Oak Park officer shoots, kills suspect after struggle over gun during traffic stop: police
An Oak Park police officer shot and killed a suspect during a struggle over a gun during a traffic stop on Sunday night, according to police. The incident occurred as the officer and suspect fought over the weapon.
- Man shot, killed by Oak Park police after traffic stop
A man was shot and killed by Oak Park police during a traffic stop after a struggle involving a gun. The incident occurred around 9:10 p.m. Sunday near Harrison Street and Austin Boulevard.
- Texas preschool teacher allegedly pointed gun at driver during road-rage confrontation
A preschool teacher in Texas was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at another driver during a road-rage confrontation on Wednesday. The incident highlights a violent altercation between two drivers.
- Couple in their 40s found shot dead in car in suspected murder-suicide
A couple in their 40s was found shot dead in a car in central Israel in a suspected murder-suicide. Three people were arrested near the scene on suspicion of taking the gun used in the incident, which has not been recovered.
- Moment masked gang ambush rivals by ram-raiding car before attacking them with a gun, machetes and cricket bats
A masked gang ambushed their rivals using a car and then attacked them with various weapons. The attack involved a gun, machetes, and cricket bats. The incident appears to be a case of violent gang rivalry.
- Criminal on pretrial release for armed robbery hides gun under blanket and KILLS police officer at hospital
A criminal on pretrial release for armed robbery concealed a gun under a blanket and fatally shot a police officer at a hospital. The incident highlights a violent breach of public safety involving law enforcement.
- O.C. deputies shoot man who had brandished gun at his ex's new boyfriend, authorities say
Orange County sheriff's deputies shot a man in critical condition after he brandished a gun at his ex's new boyfriend in Lake Forest. The incident occurred early Friday morning, according to authorities.