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Capitol Police arrested 67-year-old Wendell J. Royster of Mississippi after spotting a handgun on his lap at the North Barricade. Royster was charged with carrying a pistol without a license and without a permit; the weapon did not discharge and there were no injuries. The North Barricade was briefly closed and later reopened as investigators looked into the incident.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in South Boston in connection with an armed robbery of a lemonade stand run by two children. Police are still searching for a second suspect. The juvenile faces two counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful firearm possession and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. The cash box was recovered empty after the heist, and the stand’s reopening drew community support, with half of the proceeds slated for a gun-violence prevention group.
An 18-year-old Georgia man, Carter Camacho, ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun. Capitol Police told him to drop the weapon; he complied and was taken into custody. He wore a tactical vest and had ammunition, with a helmet and gas mask found in his white SUV. Authorities said there’s no ongoing threat and Camacho was arrested on charges including unlawful activities, carrying a rifle without a license, and unregistered firearm and ammunition.
Green Bay Packers left tackle Rasheed Walker was charged in New York with second-degree possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after attempting to fly with a pistol and 36 rounds in a locked case. His attorney says it was a misunderstanding since the firearm was licensed and stored in a locked box, and a court date is set for March 19. The legal matter could affect his 2026 free‑agent market and, by extension, the Packers’ offseason plans depending on how teams weigh the incident.
Research indicates most child firearm suicides in the US involve parents' guns stored unlocked and loaded, highlighting the importance of safe storage and mental health awareness to prevent tragic deaths among youth.
Ted Nugent was found to have a weapon on him during a visit to the Michigan Capitol due to a security screening failure; he complied with police after being notified, highlighting a lapse in security protocols.
Researchers in Arizona have unearthed a bronze cannon believed to be the oldest known firearm in the continental U.S., dating back to the 16th-century expedition of Spanish conquistador Vázquez de Coronado. The cannon, found in the Santa Cruz Valley, was likely used for offensive purposes during Coronado's quest for the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The discovery, along with other artifacts, provides insight into the violent history of Coronado's expedition and its impact on Indigenous communities.
A Republican state representative in Colorado left a loaded handgun in a Capitol bathroom, prompting security concerns as Democrats push to ban firearm possession in the building. The representative, Don Wilson, took responsibility for the incident, stating that he takes firearm safety seriously. This incident comes amid debates over a bill to expand places where carrying firearms is prohibited. It also follows previous incidents involving Republican lawmakers and guns at the Capitol.
A 19-year-old student at South Carolina State University was arrested for carrying a firearm on school property after shots were fired in a building on campus, prompting lockdowns at both SCSU and nearby Claflin University. The suspect was subdued by campus police after a foot chase, and no injuries were reported in the incident.
A 19-year-old student at South Carolina State University, Rolando J. Ifill, was arrested for carrying a firearm on school property after shots were fired in an academic building. No injuries were reported, and campus police subdued Ifill after a foot chase. The incident prompted a lockdown, which lasted for over an hour. Additional charges are pending as the story develops.
Authorities in Stow and Needham are conducting a manhunt for Joshua Hinds, a 45-year-old man considered armed and dangerous. Hinds allegedly brandished a firearm at someone known to him and has made threats to harm himself and others. He was last seen in Needham and is believed to be traveling to Stow in a gray 2015 Toyota Tacoma. While authorities do not believe he poses a threat to the general public, caution is advised, and anyone who sees him should call 911 immediately. Multiple law enforcement agencies are assisting in the search.
Men wearing ski masks broke into Keanu Reeves' Hollywood Hills home, stealing a firearm. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is not the first time the actor's home has been targeted by intruders.
A woman was shot in the buttocks after bringing a loaded firearm into an MRI machine during a doctor's visit. The gun discharged when the machine's powerful magnets were engaged. The woman was hospitalized but made a full recovery. It remains unclear how she was able to bring the weapon into the MRI room, as routine screenings for metal objects are conducted. Accidents involving MRI machines have occurred in the past, highlighting the importance of safety precautions.
RCMP Const. Michael Wheeler has been convicted of careless use of a firearm and pointing a firearm at a person while at a social gathering and consuming alcohol in Newfoundland. The officer pulled his police firearm and placed it against the head of a woman.
A second man, John Nguyen, has been arrested in connection with an armed home invasion in South Portland, Maine. Nguyen and another man, Tyrone Brown, allegedly entered a home on Sawyer Street and demanded money. Shots were fired inside the home, but no injuries were reported. Nguyen is facing charges of robbery, burglary, reckless conduct with a firearm, and theft.