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Fred Hopkins: Florence Shooting Suspect ID’d as 74-Year-Old Disbarred Lawyer & Vietnam Veteran

74-year-old Frederick "Fred" Hopkins has been identified by authorities as the man accused of shooting several police officers in Florence, South Carolina.

One Officer Killed & 6 Others Injured As Man Held Children Hostage in Florence, South Carolina

The Florence, South Carolina cop who was killed in the line of duty today in an active shooter situation has been identified by officials as Officer Terrence Carraway.

WATCH: XXXTentacion’s Murder & Final Moments Captured on Surveillance Video Shown in Court

The Broward County Sheriff's Office has released the surveillance video showing a group of men ambushing and killing rapper XXXTentacion as he was leaving a motorsports dealership in Deerfield Beach, Florida back in June.

Man Kills Wife & 4 Others Before Turning Gun on Himself in Bakersfield, California Shooting Spree

Police say six people are dead after a shooting spree in Bakersfield, California Wednesday night (Sep. 12).

David Katz: Fast Facts About Angry Gamer Who Killed 2, Wounded 9 at Madden Tournament in Jacksonville, Florida

24-year-old David Katz has been identified as the "disgruntled" gamer who opened fire at a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament Sunday (Aug. 26) in Jacksonville, Florida, killing two people and wounding nine others. Here's what you need to know about Katz and the shooting.

Man Shot During Argument Over Who Should Play Aretha Franklin in Her Biopic

Police say an argument over who should star as Aretha Franklin in a movie about her life led to a shooting at a barbershop in Suffolk, Virginia.

Rapper Boonk Gang Shot Twice Weeks After His Instagram Was Shut Down Over NSFW Videos

Boonk Gang showed off a disturbing image on Snapchat Friday afternoon (Jul. 28) of him lying in a hospital bed before revealing in subsequent Snaps that he "got shot twice." One of the Snaps showed one of his gunshot wounds—a pretty big hole in his leg.

“Multiple Casualties” Reported in Shooting at Capital Gazette Newspaper Building in Maryland

Multiple people have been shot and killed following a mass shooting Thursday afternoon (Jun. 28) at the headquarters of Maryland's Capital Gazette newspaper, and the suspected gunman is currently in custody.

XXXTentacion Fought to His Death With Masked Gunmen Who Targeted Him Before Murder

New evidence in the investigation into XXXTentacion's shooting death has revealed details about his murder, including XXX being targeted by his killers, how the rapper struggled for his life before he was fatally shot, and how police eventually collared one of the men responsible for his death.

WATCH: XXXTentacion’s Alleged Killer Dedrick Williams Charged With Murder in 1st Court Appearance, Denied Bond

Dedrick D. Williams, the man accused of murdering XXXTentacion, appeared in court Thursday afternoon (Jun. 21) to answer to the charges he's facing in the rapper's shooting death.

Mugshot Madness: XXXTentacion Murder Suspect Dedrick D. Williams Arrested

The man accused of murdering XXXTentacion has been arrested. Dedrick D. Williams was taken into custody by the Broward County Sheriff's Department Wednesday (Jun. 20) and was booked for first-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of XXXTentacion.

XXXTentacion Died Instantly After Getting Shot in the Neck, Eyewitnesses Said

XXXTentacion was shot in the neck and died instantly during the alleged robbery that claimed his life, according to eyewitnesses.

“RIP XXX”: Twitter Mourns XXXTentacion After Shooting Death in Miami

Not too long after it was announced that XXX had died in a shooting, fans of the rapper and members of the Hip Hop community, including rappers Kanye West and J. Cole, quickly flooded Twitter with tributes, sparking a number of trending topics, such as "RIP XXX" and "Damn XXX."

Rapper XXXTentacion Shot Dead in Florida, Video Shows Him Lifeless in Car “With No Pulse”

The 20-year-old, whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shopping for motorcycles in Miami on Monday afternoon (Jun. 18), and as he was leaving the motorcycle dealer, a man with a gun ran up to his car and shot him before fleeing the scene.

Mugshot Madness: Jeremy Webster’s Booking Photo Released by Westminster, Colorado Police

Westminster, Colorado police have finally released the mugshot of the man accused of shooting four people, including a child who died, in the parking lot of a dental office after a road rage incident Thursday afternoon (Jun. 14). 23-year-old Jeremy John Webster was arrested on murder charges in connection with the deadly shooting that was the result of an alleged road rage incident.

Jeremy John Webster: Colorado Man Accused of Shooting 4 People, Killing a Child, in Dentist Office Parking Lot

23-year-old Jeremy John Webster has been identified as the man who was arrested on murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting Thursday (Jun. 14) outside of a dentist's office in Westminster, Colorado. According to police, road rage is believed to have been the motive for the shooting, which left a child dead.

Chicago Rapper “T Streetz” Killed: Friend of ZackTV Accused of Setting Up His Murder Reportedly Shot Dead

An up-and-coming rapper out of Chicago who was close friends with Zachary "ZackTV" Stoner was reportedly killed this weekend, and many believe it was because of allegations that he had something to do with Zack Stoner's murder.

Zachary “ZackTV” Stoner: Fast Facts About Chicago YouTube Vlogger Killed in Drive-By Shooting

Popular YouTube vlogger Zachary "ZackTV" Stoner, known for showcasing and interviewing up and coming Chicago rappers and other popular figures in the area, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning (May 30).

Former Florida Official Shot in the Head by Wife Over Google Search Dispute; Wife Charged With Attempted Murder

Former Riviera Beach Community Redevelopment Agency executive director Tony Brown, 58, was airlifted to UF Health Hospital on Tuesday (May 29) after being shot in the back of the head by his wife, Lawanda Brown. She has been charged with attempted murder.

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