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A judge has permitted Mangione to bring a gun and a notebook into his murder trial tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, a decision that shapes courtroom procedures and defense preparation.
A Louisiana man, Charles Ford, 56, is charged with lying to federal agents about possessing the gun used by Shamar Elkins in the Shreveport mass shooting that killed eight children; Ford initially denied having the Mossberg pistol but later admitted he kept it in his truck and believed Elkins stole it. Elkins, a former National Guardsman and felon, died at the scene after fatally shooting eight people and injuring others.
A Massachusetts judge acquitted former North Andover police officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons of pointing a gun at a fellow officer during a June incident involving a restraining order, ruling there is reasonable doubt about whether she aimed at the officer or kept the weapon aimed at herself.
Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, was convicted on two counts—second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter—for gifting the gun used in the attack, a verdict that ties his Christmas gift to the deadly incident.
During Seattle's New Year's Eve celebration, police arrested a 21-year-old man near the Space Needle who was armed with a shotgun, pistol, and multiple rounds of ammunition. The man, wearing all black and a red hat with 'WAR', cooperated with police after being found sitting with a concealed shotgun, causing alarm among spectators. He was booked into jail for unlawful weapons use, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man was shot and killed by Vancouver police after he pointed a gun at a woman and fired at least one round during a disturbance call; officers confronted him and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
A movie theater near Cracker Barrel was temporarily locked down following reports of a man with a gun nearby, prompting a security response and concern in the area.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice with a handgun on Christmas Day accidentally shot and killed Sandra Phelps, who was sitting on her porch holding a child. The man, Cody Adams, was arrested for first-degree manslaughter and released on bond. The incident occurred due to negligent shooting from Adams' backyard, where neighbors reported hearing multiple rounds fired.
An Oklahoma man doing target practice in his backyard on Christmas accidentally shot and killed an elderly woman a few blocks away. Cody Wayne Adams, 33, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after authorities found he was shooting a Glock 45 near his home, which resulted in the fatal shooting of a woman on her porch. Adams admitted to shooting towards the ground with the gun, which was loaded with multiple rounds, and was arrested with a bond set at $100,000.
A man with a gun was subdued and arrested after shoving a woman at a Kent protest; the incident was quickly contained and did not overshadow the overall peaceful rally supporting democracy.
Colorado state Rep. Don Wilson apologized for leaving a loaded handgun in a state Capitol bathroom, which was discovered by a janitor and later returned to him by the State Patrol. House leadership criticized his handling of the weapon, calling it a "dangerous situation." This incident is not the first involving lawmakers and firearms in the Capitol, prompting calls for stricter adherence to firearm rules.
A 16-year-old boy in Florida is facing adult charges after allegedly brandishing a gun on a crowded beach during spring break, leading to a standoff with deputies that ended with his peaceful surrender in the ocean. The incident, captured on body camera video, also involved the recovery of cannabis from a bag the suspect was carrying. The teenager faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a person under 18, as well as active warrants from Orange County.
A 16-year-old teenager caused chaos at a Florida beach during spring break by brandishing a gun during a fight, prompting law enforcement to intervene. The suspect, identified as Felixander Solis-Guzman, was chased by officers and eventually surrendered after attempting to ditch the gun and marijuana. He was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. The incident occurred amidst heightened security measures and increased law enforcement presence in popular spring break destinations in Florida.
A 16-year-old from Lakeland, Florida, was arrested after pulling out a gun in a crowd of spring breakers at New Smyrna Beach. Deputies approached the teen, who then fled into the ocean and threw the gun and a bag filled with marijuana into the water. The teen faces multiple charges, including firearm possession by a minor and sale of marijuana, and will be prosecuted as an adult. He also had seven active no-bond warrants out of Orange County.
Body camera footage released from the shooting at Joel Osteen's megachurch shows off-duty officers confronting the armed woman who opened fire, with gunfire echoing through the church as people, including children, fled. The 36-year-old shooter, Genesse Ivonne Moreno, was killed by the officers, while her 7-year-old son, who was with her, sustained a critical gunshot wound to the head. The video also captures a female officer praying over the child. Authorities are still investigating Moreno's motive, and it was revealed that the AR-style rifle she used was legally purchased in December.