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Twin Mass Shootings Kill 27 in South Africa, Escalating National Crime Crisis
world13 days ago

Twin Mass Shootings Kill 27 in South Africa, Escalating National Crime Crisis

At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa on Saturday night and Sunday morning. The first attack at a tavern in Wedela, near Johannesburg, killed 17 and wounded 15, while a second shooting at an entertainment venue in Lwandle, near Cape Town, killed 10 and wounded 11. Police have launched manhunts but made no arrests. President Cyril Ramaphosa condemned the violence, calling it a critical threat to society. These incidents follow a mass shooting in Durban that killed 11 earlier in the week, highlighting a surge in violent crime in a country with one of the world's highest murder rates.

via The Guardian|
#cape-town#crime#johannesburg
Twin Overnight Shootings in South Africa Kill 27 in Johannesburg and Cape Town Townships
world13 days ago

Twin Overnight Shootings in South Africa Kill 27 in Johannesburg and Cape Town Townships

At least 27 people were killed in two separate mass shootings in South Africa on Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Eight gunmen attacked a tavern in Wedela, west of Johannesburg, killing 17 and wounding 15. Hours later, gunmen killed 10 at an entertainment venue in Lwandle, near Cape Town. Police are hunting for suspects in both cases, with no confirmed motive yet.

via The New York Times|
#cape-town#crime#johannesburg
North Carolina teen named as accomplice in San Diego mosque massacre; mugshot released
us-news1 month ago

North Carolina teen named as accomplice in San Diego mosque massacre; mugshot released

A 17-year-old North Carolina student, Sarah Lindsey Santiago, has been identified as an accomplice in the deadly May 18 attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego. She has been indicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of conspiracy after prosecutors say she watched the livestream of the shooting, recorded the gunmen’s writings, and disseminated the material and manifesto; investigators indicate she also planned to livestream the massacre. The attack left three people dead; the two gunmen, Cain Clark and Caleb Vazquez, died at the scene. The case highlights the role of online dissemination in mass violence and the possibility of prosecuting accomplices even if they did not pull the trigger.

via New York Post|
#california#islam#mass-shootings
Night of gunfire across Trenton and Chicago leaves 3 dead, 23 injured
crime1 month ago

Night of gunfire across Trenton and Chicago leaves 3 dead, 23 injured

Two mass shootings in Trenton, N.J., and Chicago within about 15 minutes left 3 dead and 23 injured; investigators have not announced arrests or motives. In Trenton, about 12:25 a.m., 11 people were shot near Locust Street, with two fatalities and nine wounded; in Chicago, a late-night shooting on the South Side around 11:37 p.m. wounded 15 and left one man dead as authorities search for suspects.

via Fox News|
#chicago#crime#gun-violence
Thai school shooting leaves 7 dead, 20+ injured as teen shooter dies
world2 months ago

Thai school shooting leaves 7 dead, 20+ injured as teen shooter dies

A 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, killing his two grandparents and five teachers and staff, and injuring more than 20 others before taking his own life. Thai authorities are investigating, and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised tighter gun controls in response to one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in years.

via The Washington Post|
#bangkok-city#gun-violence#mass-shootings
Independence Weekend Marred by Nationwide Gun Violence Surge
crime3 months ago

Independence Weekend Marred by Nationwide Gun Violence Surge

A Fourth of July weekend across the United States was marred by gun violence, with at least 43 people killed and many more wounded in shootings from Los Angeles to South Carolina, Texas and Mississippi. Notable incidents included four people shot at a Los Angeles gathering of Mexico World Cup fans; the Gun Violence Archive tallies 6,604 gun deaths in 2024 and about 224 mass shootings so far this year. The pattern fuels ongoing calls for federal gun restrictions, though Congress has yet to act, and studies suggest holiday periods may see higher violence rates.

via The Guardian|
#crime#fourth-of-july#gun-violence
Two-Month Teotihuacán Plot Uncovered: Gunman Planned Massacre, Scene Image Found in Hotel Room
world-news5 months ago

Two-Month Teotihuacán Plot Uncovered: Gunman Planned Massacre, Scene Image Found in Hotel Room

Mexican authorities say Julio César Jasso, a Nazi-sympathizing gunman, plotted the Teotihuacán attack for about two months, stayed near the site in April, and kept a hotel-room image depicting the scene. He opened fire from the Pyramid of the Moon, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others before dying by suicide. Investigators recovered notes and Nazi imagery, including an AI-generated image with Columbine shooters, as security officials vow a thorough investigation.

via New York Post|
#investigation#mass-shootings#mexico
Shreveport Massacre Exposes America's Gun-Violence Fatigue
politics5 months ago

Shreveport Massacre Exposes America's Gun-Violence Fatigue

A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana killed eight children in a domestic-violence context, revealing how national coverage often fades after tragedies and arguing that America’s high level of gun ownership and political obstacles hinder action. The piece advocates pragmatic policy steps—domestic-violence prevention, mental-health integration with policing, and gun-restriction measures like licensing and red-flag laws—while noting that evidence is imperfect and political resistance remains.

via The Bulwark|
#domestic-violence#gun-control#gun-violence
Backpack Notes Tie Teotihuacán Attack to U.S. Mass Shootings
world5 months ago

Backpack Notes Tie Teotihuacán Attack to U.S. Mass Shootings

A Mexican man killed one tourist and wounded several at the Teotihuacán pyramids, then died by suicide as security closed in. Investigators found in his backpack notes and materials allegedly tied to violent U.S. shootings in April 1999—possibly referencing the Columbine massacre—suggesting a copycat or psychopathic profile. He had planned the attack, visiting the site multiple times, and more than 50 unfired rounds were recovered. Thirteen people were injured, including Americans; authorities say the motive remains unclear and that the act did not appear linked to organized crime, though the case is still under investigation.

via The New York Times|
#columbine#gunman#mass-shootings
Downtown Austin bar shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured; FBI probes terrorism link
criminal-justice7 months ago

Downtown Austin bar shooting leaves 3 dead, 14 injured; FBI probes terrorism link

Three people died (including the suspected gunman) and 14 were injured after a gunman opened fire at Buford's on downtown Austin's Sixth Street early Sunday; the shooter was fatally shot by police. The FBI is investigating, with officials noting indicators of a possible nexus to terrorism, while authorities praised the rapid response that helped save lives.

via The Texas Tribune|
#austin#bufords-bar#criminal-justice