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crime-and-justice1 month ago•75 min saved

Tucson Police Confirm Venture-N Shooting as Hate Crime After Finding Targeted List

Tucson police have officially classified the shooting at Venture-N as a hate crime and a double murder-suicide. The suspect, Ousman Ceesay, was found to have carried a note listing LGBTQ+ businesses, and evidence at his home suggests he planned the targeted attack. Two patrons, Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, were killed in the parking lot, while Ceesay died from self-inflicted wounds. Community members are organizing vigils and demanding gun safety reforms.

via AP News|

#arizona #crime-and-justice #gun-violence

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Investigation Continues into Possible Hate Crime in Jonathan Joss's Shooting

San Antonio police retracted an initial statement denying a hate crime in the shooting death of voice actor Jonathan Joss, acknowledging the investigation's ongoing nature and concerns from the LGBTQ+ community about potential bias and harassment leading up to the incident.

via NBC News|

#crime #hate-crime #investigation

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

San Antonio man charged with killing 'King of the Hill' actor Jonathan Joss

Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill,' was fatally shot near his home in San Antonio, with his husband claiming the attack was motivated by homophobia. Police arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, but authorities stated there is no evidence linking the murder to Joss's sexual orientation. The incident followed a history of harassment and threats related to Joss and his partner's relationship.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|

#entertainment #homophobic-attack #jonathan-joss

crime3 years ago•3 min saved

Guilty Pleas in Fatal Attack on Transgender Woman

Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a hate crime and obstruction of justice in connection with an attack on a transgender woman in Puerto Rico. The victim, Alexa Negrón Luciano, was found dead hours after the assault, which was recorded and shared on social media. The case remains unsolved, and the FBI is seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. The incident drew attention to violence against gay and transgender individuals in Puerto Rico.

via The New York Times|

#crime #hate-crime #justice-department