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Armed catalytic converter thieves have targeted cars across Southern California, causing fear among residents. Frightened victims are speaking out about the incidents, which typically occur in the middle of the night. The thefts follow a pattern involving suspects stealing parts within minutes, usually with at least one person carrying a firearm standing guard.

Police apprehended one person in Northwest Miami-Dade following an overnight pursuit that started in Miami Gardens. The subject, who is linked to a felony investigation, discharged a firearm at officers while fleeing from them. The intense chain of events concluded with the motorist crashing after entering the jurisdiction of the City of Opa-locka.

Congressional candidate Kirill Basin faces charges after allegedly threatening beachgoers with a knife and implied firearm in South Kihei. His bail was set at $1M.

A Nashville police officer lost a gun during a foot pursuit, and a woman was charged with firearm theft after picking it up and failing to return it.

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after detectives intercepted him while relocating narcotics to a new storage facility. Law enforcement found 15.7 lbs. of methamphetamine, 5.1 lbs. of fentanyl, and other drugs in his vehicle, leading to charges of felony drug possession and weapon possession.

Julius Taylor Jr. was sentenced to life in prison for killing Rodney Dabney during a fight that began with cheating allegations in a dominoes game. Taylor shot Dabney after a dispute over a $15 game at Fernwood Place Apartments in Biloxi, Mississippi.

A Franklin Park man received 14 years in prison for robbing six banks between October 2023 and August 2024. German Campos Jr., 26, is accused of using a firearm in five of the robberies in Schaumburg, Elmhurst, Park Ridge, and Niles.

A suspect is being sought by Virginia State Police after a special agent's firearm was stolen during a vehicle break-in. The suspect fled the scene following the theft.

A dayslong traffic blitz in Uptown Charlotte led to 12 DWI arrests and 13 noise/muffler citations, with 265 traffic stops and 271 total violations during a multi-agency operation from July 20-24.

A woman was bound, blindfolded, and assaulted in her Bronx home during a robbery involving three men who used knives and a firearm. The suspects took over $300,000 from the residence around 10:15 p.m. Thursday near 168th Street.

Sweden has introduced a new law doubling maximum prison terms for gang-related crimes, including up to eight years for firearm offenses. The policy aims to combat organized crime by imposing stricter penalties.

A Georgia teen pleaded guilty to illegally carrying a firearm after entering the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun, body armor, and camouflage clothing. The incident occurred when the teen ran onto the Capitol grounds armed with the shotgun.

Fort Worth police released body camera video showing an officer firing at a woman during a foot chase after reports she had fired a gun, though investigators found no firearm on her.

A 29-year-old man from Hampton, Virginia, was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for federal drug distribution and firearm offenses. The Department of Justice reported the charges involved cocaine possession with intent to distribute and firearm possession related to drug trafficking.

Two men were arrested after a police chase through North Adams and Clarksburg, where police found cocaine and a high-capacity, loaded firearm. The incident occurred in Berkshire County.

Kendra Scott, a 36-year-old woman in Memphis, was arrested after a man was found dead at her residence following a shooting. Scott told police she discovered the man under her daughter’s bed and claims she acted to protect her child. She faces charges of first-degree murder and using a firearm during a felony, with a $100,000 bond set.

The police arrested four suspected kidnappers and robbers, recovering a firearm. Three suspects were intercepted while attempting to abduct a female POS operator.

A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself in a firearm incident in Highland Park. The child's mother and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with the incident.

Hopkinsville Police officers discovered drugs and a firearm during a traffic stop for excessive window tint and a loud exhaust system. The driver, Tahj Manning, was arrested and charged with marijuana possession, controlled substance possession, and improper prescription container. Police Chief Jason Newby defended the enforcement of all laws, including exhaust noise regulations.

Trevor Ethan Choate was convicted of reckless homicide in Sumner County, Tennessee, for a 2025 firearm incident that killed a 19-year-old. He faces up to four years in prison and will be sentenced on August 10.

Kenya Chapman, accused of providing a gun to the Old Dominion University terrorism suspect, plans to plead guilty. She intends to admit to selling a firearm to Mohamed Jalloh, who is linked to the ODU terrorism case.

Lagerald Vick, a former University of Kansas basketball player, is charged with attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm during a dangerous felony after allegedly shooting a man during a party in Memphis, Tennessee. Vick, arrested in April for unrelated charges including burglary and theft, faces a $1.5 million bail for the attempted murder charge.

A suspect was arrested after allegedly shooting a man at a car wash in Hermitage, Tennessee. The victim was injured in the right glute and transported for emergency surgery. The suspect, identified as Joshua Ross, faces charges of attempted criminal homicide and employing a firearm during a dangerous felony.

A child was injured after shooting themselves in the hand with a firearm on Ivystone Way in Chesapeake on Sunday afternoon. Authorities responded to the 1200 block at 3:24 p.m. and made contact with the victim.

A person was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in southeast Charlotte on Sunday morning, according to police. Two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. Authorities are not searching for suspects.

Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research from Statistics Canada.

A new law in Nashville upgrades vehicle burglary penalties from a Class E to Class D felony, increasing potential prison time and fines. Sarah Jordan, a recent resident, experienced a car burglary where her ID, debit cards, and firearm were stolen, highlighting the issue addressed by the law.

Oakland police are searching for a woman kidnapped on July 3 in the Laurel neighborhood. The suspect struck the victim with a firearm and forced her into a dark-colored car, according to authorities.

State authorities are investigating a fatal shooting by National Guard members in Memphis. The guardsmen shot the man after he pointed a firearm at them.

Eight people were shot in Coney Island, including four children, according to the NYPD. A firearm was recovered at the scene.

Crystal police recovered a flamethrower, fentanyl, and a firearm during a pursuit that resulted in several arrests. The incident involved weapons and drugs being seized following a police chase.

A 36-year-old woman was fatally shot during an argument with another woman in Humboldt Park. The 27-year-old suspect fired multiple shots, wounding the victim in the chest before being taken into custody. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and detectives are investigating.

A 15-year-old male was shot near Stanton Street and Bowery on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The victim was hospitalized in stable condition, and police have four persons of interest in custody. A firearm was involved in the incident.

An Oakland County man, Aaron Hutyra, is accused of attacking his wheelchair-bound mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children, leading to charges including assault with a dangerous weapon and domestic violence. He was arraigned with a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for a court appearance on July 2.

A 4-year-old preschooler was removed from a summer program at the Levite Jewish Community Center after a firearm was found in her backpack. The school reported the incident to police, removed the weapon quickly, and disenrolled the student due to safety policies prohibiting firearms.

A 4-year-old preschooler was removed from a summer program at the Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham, Alabama, after a firearm was found in her backpack. The parent reported the gun was accidentally left in the backpack, and the weapon was quickly secured by campus security without disrupting students.

A Nashville man on federal probation was arrested after fleeing police in Mt. Juliet, during which he discarded a stolen firearm and a bag of marijuana. Authorities used spike systems to stop his vehicle, which crashed after striking a guardrail.

A Whatcom County man was shot in the leg by Border Patrol in Blaine, later appeared in federal court on crutches, and was charged with illegal possession of a firearm after allegedly trying to run away.

A Newport News man was sentenced for illegally entering Naval Station Norfolk in a stolen vehicle during a hit-and-run incident while in possession of a firearm. The case involved unauthorized access to a military base and criminal charges related to vehicle theft and firearm possession.

Three teens were arrested after stealing a Nissan Pathfinder in Nashville, crashing into a police vehicle during a chase, and fleeing with three firearms. Wesley Figures, 18, and two juveniles, ages 17 and 15, were charged with vehicle theft, evading arrest, and other offenses. Police recovered firearms along the suspects' escape routes.