Tag: gun violence
Alteria Woods & Andrew Coffee IV: Pregnant 21-Year-Old Shot & Killed During Drug Raid After Boyfriend Uses Her As Human Shield
A Sunday morning drug raid in Gifford, Florida went horribly wrong, leaving a 21-year-old pregnant woman dead, a deputy injured, and a family behind bars.
Jordan Middleton: Some Things to Know About Teen Shot & Killed by Classmate’s Father
A Columbia County, Georgia community is in mourning after a 17-year-old basketball star was shot and killed. Here are a few things you need to know about this tragic case.
Two Men Shot Dead Following Meek Mill Performance in Connecticut, No Suspects in Custody
Two people are dead following a shooting outside a Connecticut concert venue where Meek Mill had just finished his performance.
“God Made Me Bulletproof”: Rapper Yung Mazi Shot Multiples Times in Atlanta Waffle House
Up and coming rapper Yung Mazi has been shot multiple times. Though major details regarding the shooting have yet to be revealed, the rapper is expected to survive.
Robert Eddins: Some Things to Know About Ex-NFL Player Found Shot to Death in Basement of His Home
Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Robert Eddins and his friend were found shot to death in the basement of Eddins' home. Here are some things to know about the ongoing double homicide investigation.
Ronald Gasser: Some Things You Need to Know About the Man Who Shot & Killed Former NFL Player Joe McKnight
Former New York Jets running back Joe McKnight (28) was shot and killed Thursday (Dec. 1) in Louisiana during a road rage incident.
Police have...
Former NFL Running Back Joe McKnight Shot and Killed in Road Rage Incident
Former NFL running back Joe McKnight has been killed. The 28-year-old was shot multiple times Thursday afternoon (Dec. 1) in New Orleans in an apparent road rage altercation.
James Means: Things to Know About Black Teen Shot and Killed by White Man Who Called Him “Another Piece of Trash”
Just days before Thanksgiving, a black teenage boy from West Virginia was shot and killed by a 62-year-old white man who later referred to him as a "piece of trash."
Alisia Dieudonne and Ahmad Campbell: Things to Know About North Carolina A&T Students Shot Dead at Off-Campus Party
Two North Carolina A&T State University students were shot and killed at an off-campus house party this past weekend.
Jacob Hall: Everything We Know About Townville Shooting Victim
The six-year-old boy who was severely wounded in Wednesday's (Sep. 28) shooting at Townville Elementary School in South Carolina has died.
Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide: Some Things to Know About Arrests for Execution-Style Murder in South Carolina
An investigation has led to police arresting three men in connection with a quadruple murder in Holly Hill, South Carolina last year.
Jesse Osborne: Everything We Know About the Townville Elementary School Shooter
14-year-old Jesse Osborne shot multiple people at Townville Elementary School in Anderson, South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon (Sep. 28) after shooting and killing his...
Camille Thompson: Some Things to Know About Mother Shot & Killed by Estranged Husband While Driving Kids to School
Camille Thompson, a young mother of four, was shot and killed in front of her children by her estranged husband in Bolivar, Tennessee Thursday morning (Sep. 15).
Teen Killed in Drive-by Shooting Near School After He Was Sent Home for Dress Code Violation
An 18-year-old boy was shot and killed in a drive-by after his school sent him home because he missing a part of his uniform.
Florida Police Shoot and Kill Black Man Eating Chicken Wings in His Backyard
Neighbors who were present at the time of the shooting say he was shot in the back six times.
Tiarah Poyau: Some Things to Know About Student Killed at J’Ouvert Festival After She Told Man to Stop Grinding on Her
22-year-old Tiarah Poyau was murdered during the J'Ouvert Festival in New York earlier this week. Here are some things to know about Tiarah and the tragic shooting that took her life.
Chicago Police Confirm Body Camera Did Not Record Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Teenager
We all hoped police officers wearing body cameras would shed more light on controversial situations like police brutality and police-involved shootings. However, even with...
Toya Wright’s Brothers Josh & Rudy Johnson Shot and Killed in New Orleans
Two of Toya Wright's younger brothers were shot and killed in New Orleans early Sunday morning (Jul. 31), family members of Wright confirmed to...
Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade & LeBron James Open ESPYs With Powerful #BlackLivesMatter Message
No one ever really expects much out of the ESPYs, which has always been a showcase of awkward moments where sports stars are taken...
What You Need to Know About Dallas Sniper Micah Xavier Johnson
The identity of the man suspected of killing five police officers has been released. Here are a few things you need to know about...