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crime11 days ago•1 min saved

Ballistics Inconclusive in Charlie Kirk Shooting, Forcing Court Delays

An ATF ballistics analysis could not conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk killing; the FBI is conducting additional tests. The defense seeks a delay to the May preliminary hearing as prosecutors pursue the death penalty. DNA matching Robinson was found on the rifle’s trigger and cartridges, though defense notes DNA from multiple people on some items; a camera-ban hearing is set for April 17.

via The Guardian|

#atf #charlie-kirk-shooting #crime

crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Defense seeks six-month delay in Kirk shooting case to scrutinize weapon DNA

Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, have asked a Utah judge to push the May preliminary hearing back six months to review DNA evidence on the weapon and related case files from the ATF. The defense says they have not yet access to the ATF case file or weapon protocols, while the FBI is conducting a secondary bullet analysis. They warn the review could determine whether the firearm evidence becomes exculpatory and note the discovery includes extensive digital materials (audio, video, data files) that will require hundreds of hours to process.

via NBC News|

#atf #charlie-kirk #crime

crime11 days ago•2 min saved

Defense Hardens Ballistics Question in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, ask to delay the May preliminary hearing to review a large volume of material, including an ATF analysis that may not conclusively link a bullet from Kirk’s autopsy to the rifle found near the scene. The FBI is conducting additional tests, including a second ballistics analysis and lead composition checks. Prosecution notes DNA matching Robinson on the rifle trigger, cartridge casing, and two unfired rounds, while defense points to multiple DNA on some items. Robinson has not entered a plea, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty; he returns April 17 for a motion on camera bans in court.

via CBS News|

#atf #charlie-kirk #crime

politics11 days ago•4 min saved

Ballistics dispute slows Kirk murder case in Utah

Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, charged with the Sept. 10 killing of Charlie Kirk on the Utah Valley University campus, asked to delay the May preliminary hearing to review a flood of evidence, including an ATF ballistics analysis defense attorneys say cannot conclusively link a bullet fragment to the rifle found at the scene; the FBI is conducting additional tests. Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to proceed to trial and plan to seek the death penalty, noting DNA on the trigger, firing casing and two unfired rounds. Robinson has not entered a plea, and an April 17 hearing will consider a defense motion to ban cameras from the courtroom.

via Politico|

#atf #charlie-kirk #forensic-ballistics

crime2 months ago•5 min saved

Dallas Bridge Gunfire Case: Three Arrested as Investigation Expands

Dallas police announced the arrest of three men—Anthony Acevedo, Jose AlarconSanchez and Anderson Derce Lara—in connection with a viral New Year’s Eve gunfire on the Margaret McDermott Bridge. Investigators recovered more than 100 shell casings and linked the suspects to other North Texas gun offenses, including a separate road-rage shooting involving Lara. Acevedo was released on bond, while AlarconSanchez and Lara remain in custody on immigration detainers as the ATF assists the investigation.

via Fox News|

#atf #bridge-shooting #crime

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Shot in Anaconda, Montana, Under Investigation

Multiple people were shot in Anaconda, Montana, with the suspect, Michael Paul Brown, still at large and considered armed and dangerous. Authorities have cleared his house and are urging the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The incident is ongoing, and updates are awaited.

via CBS News|

#atf #breaking-news #montana

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

30 Handguns Stolen in Warwick Gun Store Smash-and-Grab

Police are searching for a driver who crashed a car into Rhode Island Guns & Ammo in Warwick, R.I., early Thursday morning, resulting in the theft of approximately 30 handguns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in the investigation.

via WPRI.com|

#atf #car-crash #crime

crime-and-law-enforcement1 year ago•8 min saved

ATF Director Testifies on Deadly Raid Involving Little Rock Airport Leader

Bryan Malinowski, the director of Little Rock’s airport, was killed during an ATF raid on his home, suspected of selling guns without a license. The incident has sparked outrage and debate over government overreach and gun rights, with Republicans questioning the necessity of the raid. The ATF had been investigating Malinowski for months, suspecting him of illegal gun sales, but his family and friends argue he was a hobbyist. The case highlights the complexities of gun laws and the controversial "gun show loophole."

via Yahoo! Voices|

#atf #crime-and-law-enforcement #government-overreach

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Biden Administration's Effort to Close Gun Show Loophole Sparks Controversy and Praise"

Second Amendment advocates criticize the Biden administration's new ATF rule requiring additional firearms dealers to conduct background checks on buyers at gun shows and other venues outside of traditional stores, aiming to close a loophole allowing unlicensed dealers to sell guns without checks. Gun groups argue that the rule infringes on citizens' rights, burdens law-abiding individuals, and is a move towards universal gun registration. The Biden administration defends the measure as a way to prevent gun violence, while gun rights groups vow to challenge the rule in court.

via Fox News|

#atf #background-checks #biden-administration

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Biden Administration Expands Background Checks for Gun Sales, Closes Loopholes"

The Biden administration has approved a significant expansion of federal background checks on gun sales, aiming to regulate the growing shadow market of weapons sold online, at gun shows, and through private sellers. The new rule, released by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, will require anyone "engaged in the business" of selling guns at a profit to register as a federally licensed firearms dealer and conduct background criminal and mental health checks on potential buyers. This move, likely to face legal challenges, is part of President Biden's efforts to address gun violence and close the so-called gun show loophole.

via The New York Times|

#atf #background-checks #biden-administration

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden Administration Expands Background Checks for Gun Shows and Online Sales"

The Biden Administration is closing the "gun show loophole" by implementing a more specific definition of being "engaged in the business" of selling firearms, requiring more people to register for a federal selling license and run background checks on buyers. The change, in accordance with the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, aims to prevent individuals from evading licensing and background check requirements, and to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and felons. Attorney General Merrick Garland signed off on the final rule, which also addresses the liquidation of firearms inventory for dealers who go out of business or lose their license.

via ABC News|

#atf #background-checks #biden-administration

law-and-crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Biden Administration Cracks Down on Illegal Gun Trafficking and Expands Background Checks"

A federal report reveals that over 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. passed through unlicensed dealers who are not required to conduct background checks over a five-year period, leading to 368 shooting cases. The report also highlights that the recipients of trafficked firearms were often individuals with prior felony convictions, and these guns were used in over 260 murders and 220 attempted murders. ATF Director Steve Dettelbach emphasized the responsibility of those involved in illegal firearm trafficking for the resulting violence. The Biden administration has proposed a rule to expand background checks to more gun sellers, drawing criticism from gun-rights groups.

via The Associated Press|

#atf #background-checks #biden-administration

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unraveling the Mystery: The Death of Arkansas Airport Executive Bryan Malinowski"

Bryan Malinowski, the executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas, was shot and killed by federal agents during a raid on his home. Authorities allege that he sold numerous firearms without a license, some of which were used in crimes. The ATF stated that Malinowski purchased over 150 guns and resold them without a firearms license, with some of the weapons being linked to criminal activities. The family has called the incident an "unspeakable tragedy" and is waiting for all the facts to come out, while also asking for privacy.

via Fox News|

#arkansas #atf #bryan-malinowski

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revealed: Details of Arkansas Airport Executive's Fatal ATF Shootout"

The executive director of the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, Bryan Malinowski, was killed in a shootout with federal agents raiding his Arkansas home, where it was revealed that he was illegally dealing guns without a dealer’s license, with about six of the weapons linked to crimes. Malinowski's family disputes the use of deadly force, while federal agents had been trailing him and executed a search warrant, resulting in a non-life-threatening injury to an ATF agent.

via New York Post |

#atf #bryan-malinowski #clinton-national-airport

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Arkansas Airport Director Killed in ATF Shootout Amid Weapons Sales Investigation"

Bryan Malinowski, an Arkansas airport executive, died after a shootout with ATF agents serving a search warrant at his home, where he allegedly opened fire, injuring one agent before being shot himself. Malinowski had purchased over 150 guns and resold many without a dealer's license, with some recovered in crimes. His family expressed confusion and concern over the government's actions, stating that even if the accusations were true, they didn't justify the use of deadly force.

via The Daily Beast|

#arkansas #atf #bryan-malinowski