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GoFundMe mobilizes aid for survivor after Michigan mass shooting
local8 days ago

GoFundMe mobilizes aid for survivor after Michigan mass shooting

A mass shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan left five people dead and one survivor, 13-year-old Bella Padilla Everitt, who called 911 after being shot four times. A cousin launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs for Amanda Everitt and her son Eric, as well as long-term support for Bella and travel costs for Bella's father during her recovery; authorities say the gunman, Chad Hickman, died by suicide. The fundraiser notes Bella's ongoing recovery and warns about verifying fundraisers amid fake pages; as of Aug. 16, about $4,525 of $25,000 had been raised.

via Detroit Free Press|
#bella-padilla-everitt#gofundme#lake-city
Missaukee shooting spree ends in five deaths as teen Bella clings to life
crime9 days ago

Missaukee shooting spree ends in five deaths as teen Bella clings to life

Five people were killed and a 13-year-old girl wounded in a mass shooting in Missaukee County, Michigan. The suspect, Chad Hickman, is dead after the attack at homes on South LaChance Road and nearby Jennings; his body and a 29-year-old woman were found near Whitlock Lake. Victims include Amanda Everitt, 40, a mother; her son Eric, 16; a 45-year-old man; and a 53-year-old man. Amanda’s granddaughter, Bella, 16, was shot four times but managed to call 911 and is clinging to life in a Grand Rapids hospital. The 13-year-old girl at the first home was wounded and listed in stable condition. Police have not disclosed a motive.

via The Detroit News|
#amanda-everitt#chad-hickman#crime
US-Made .50-Caliber Rounds Empower Mexican Cartels' Firepower
world6 months ago

US-Made .50-Caliber Rounds Empower Mexican Cartels' Firepower

Investigative reporting links Lake City Army Ammunition Plant’s .50-caliber rounds—especially armor-piercing incendiary variants—to civilian markets and, via distributors, to Mexican drug cartels. The ammunition has enabled military-style assaults on police and civilians (e.g., the 2019 Villa Unión attack) and is part of a broader flow of US-made weapons and components that has drawn scrutiny over sales and regulation, despite legal restrictions and multiple seizures by authorities.

via International Consortium of Investigative Journalists - ICIJ|
#50-caliber#armor-piercing-incendiary#gun-trafficking
The Disturbing Link Between Army Ammunition Plants and Mass Shootings
crime2 years ago

The Disturbing Link Between Army Ammunition Plants and Mass Shootings

The Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Missouri, which has been manufacturing rifle cartridges for the U.S. military since World War II, has also been supplying billions of rounds of military-grade ammunition to the commercial market. This ammunition, marked with the distinctive "LC" stamp, has been found at crime scenes across the country, including mass shootings. While the majority of these rounds are purchased by law-abiding citizens, they have also been seized from criminals, drug dealers, and antigovernment groups. The plant's commercial operations have outpaced its military production, raising concerns about the lack of public accountability and oversight in the marketing and sale of this ammunition.

via The New York Times|
#ar-15#army-ammunition-plant#commercial-ammunition