All articles tagged with #shooting death
In NCIS's 500th episode, Director Leon Vance is fatally shot, with a twist revealing a young Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard as the interviewer; Vance dies after the gunfight (he wasn’t wearing a vest), marking a tragic moment in the long-running series.
Susan Lorincz, featured in Netflix's The Perfect Neighbor, is serving a 25-year sentence for the manslaughter of Ajike Owens, whom she shot through her door after a neighborhood dispute. Despite referring to herself as 'Dr. Lorincz,' there is no confirmed evidence she is a doctor; her career history includes roles as an EMT, insurance worker, and chef. She is incarcerated at Homestead Correctional Institution with a release date in 2048.
The U.S. Air Force has arrested an airman in connection with the July 20 shooting death of another airman involving a Sig Sauer M18 pistol, which led to the suspension of the pistol's use; the investigation is ongoing, and the arrested individual faces multiple charges including involuntary manslaughter.
Robin Kaye, a longtime music supervisor for American Idol, and her husband Thomas Deluca were found shot to death in their Los Angeles home, with police investigating the motive. Robin Kaye had a notable career in music supervision, including work on American Idol and other TV shows. The incident remains under investigation.
The cast of 'Parks and Recreation' mourns the sudden death of co-star Jonathan Joss, who was shot and killed in Texas following a dispute, with colleagues like Nick Offerman and Chris Pratt expressing their heartbreak and paying tribute to him.
Jonathan Joss, the voice actor known for voicing John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill,' was shot and killed in San Antonio at age 59. The incident involved a neighbor after a disagreement, and the shooter was detained. Joss had also appeared in other TV shows and films, and had recorded lines for the upcoming revival of 'King of the Hill.'
A 10-year-old Texas boy confessed to shooting and killing a man in 2022, but due to state law, he cannot be charged with the crime. The child, who was under 10 at the time of the incident, told investigators that he had no reason to kill the man. He has since been charged in connection with a separate threat made against a classmate and is in juvenile detention awaiting a court date.
The body of Henry Jernigan, a previously convicted felon, was found in the back of an abandoned U-Haul truck in Mid-City, Los Angeles. He had been shot in the head and was identified by authorities. Jernigan had served prison sentences for possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm and conspiracy to commit second-degree robbery. The truck had been reported stolen and was discovered by a rental company employee, who found the body wrapped in a tarp. The LAPD is urging anyone with information about the shooting death to come forward.
Four men were killed in a shooting at a neighborhood car wash in Birmingham, Alabama. The victims, identified as Terrell Edwards, Kevin McGhee, Cortez Ray, and Talton Tate, were targeted by an unknown suspect who opened fire on them. Three of the men were pronounced dead at the scene, while one was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later pronounced dead. The shooting has brought the number of murder investigations in Birmingham to 12 so far this year, prompting the police to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Two homeless people were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting in Las Vegas. The victims were all homeless, and their identities and the circumstances of the shooting have not been disclosed. The shooter is still at large. This incident follows a series of shooting deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles, where officials are seeking a suspected serial killer. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged unhoused individuals to seek shelter and support.
Northwestern State University has canceled the rest of its 2023 football season following the shooting death of junior safety Ronnie Caldwell. Coach Brad Laird has resigned, citing the emotional burden caused by the loss. Maurice Campbell II, a senior nose tackle, has been arrested on charges related to Caldwell's death. The team decided to cancel the season after further arrests. Assistant head coach Weston Glaser will serve as interim head coach while the university searches for a new head coach.
Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial has had all charges reinstated against him in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry. The charges include first-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, and official oppression. Dial was taken back into custody after the judge ruled in favor of the prosecutors. Body camera and surveillance footage showed Dial opening fire on Irizarry as he sat in his car. Dial's defense team argues that he felt threatened, but the judge disagreed and moved the case forward for trial.
A second suspect, Jamison Kelly Jr., has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of Jackson State University student Jaylen Burns. Kelly is charged with accessory after the fact to murder for allegedly driving the primary suspect, Joshua Brown, away from the scene of the shooting. Brown, a Jones College student-athlete, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon on school property. The shooting occurred on October 15 at the University Pointe Apartments. Kelly, a former football player at Louisiana Tech University and Indiana University, was arrested by the U.S. Marshal's Task Force and the Columbia Police Department.
Fortress Safe is recalling approximately 61,000 biometric gun safes after a 12-year-old boy died from a firearm obtained from one of these safes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stated that the biometric lock on these safes can be easily opened by unauthorized users, including children, posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. The safes were sold from January 2019 through October 2023 at various retailers, and consumers are advised to immediately stop using the biometric reader, remove the batteries, and contact Fortress for a free replacement. This recall comes as firearm-related deaths among children have reached historic highs in recent years.
A shooting at an auto shop in Florida resulted in the deaths of a dissatisfied former customer and the business owner. The customer, Eugene Frank Becker, 78, arrived at the shop seeking out the owner, Jodie Stout, 52, and shot him. Stout returned fire, and both men suffered life-threatening injuries and later died in the hospital. The shooting was reportedly triggered by Becker's dissatisfaction with work done on his car two years ago, and he had come to the shop with the intent to retaliate. This incident is one of several recent cases in Florida where minor disputes have escalated into deadly shootings.