Gang violence

Man Caught in Crossfire of Border Gangs, Shot Twice

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An Arizona resident, Craig Ricketts, found himself in a dangerous situation when he was caught in a gang shootout near the southern border. Despite being shot twice, once in the arm and once in the leg, Ricketts harbors no resentment towards the individuals who endangered his life. Ricketts was traveling from Mexico to Tempe, Arizona, on Christmas Eve to visit his son when the incident occurred. He was driving through the northwestern Sasabe, a risky …

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Men Arrested for Alleged Daylight Murder of Veteran

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Two men from California, Gabriel Molina, 29, and Mark Anthony Valdez, 28, were apprehended this week, accused of the murder of a 68-year-old grandfather and veteran, Michael Rangel. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, saw Rangel fatally shot while on his front lawn. Molina is facing murder charges, while Valdez has been charged with being an accessory to murder. The Riverside Police Department, in a press statement, revealed that they responded to multiple …

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Teen’s Brazen Challenge to Police Leads to Arrest in Fatal Shooting

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In Texas, a 17-year-old suspect accused of a deadly shooting has been apprehended after brazenly challenging law enforcement officers on social media. Isaac Gonzales, alongside an unidentified 15-year-old accomplice, allegedly shot over 100 bullets into a residence, tragically ending the life of an innocent 25-year-old woman, Novita Brazil, and injuring another. Gonzales, who faces charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, had previously severed his ankle monitor, showcasing his defiance to law …

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Arrest Made in 1996 Tupac Shakur Murder

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Duane Keith Davis, known as “Keffe D,” has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of murder using a deadly weapon in relation to the 1996 death of rapper Tupac Shakur, according to Las Vegas officials. Davis, 60, was taken into custody in Las Vegas on Friday morning. His wife’s residence in Henderson was searched in July as part of the ongoing investigation into Shakur’s murder. Shakur was fatally shot while leaving a boxing …

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Mass shooting at gas station, 5-year-old among victims

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On the night of February 17th, 2021, nine people, including a five-year-old young boy, were injured in a shooting at a Shell gas station in Columbus, Georgia. Reports suggest the incident was ignited by a fight at a nearby gathering, consequently leading to the victims being hospitalized with non-life-threatening wounds. Out of the nine, seven have already been discharged. In response, the Columbus police initiated an investigation and identified two culprits: a 35-year-old man named …

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Mass shooting on MLK Day left 8 injured

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Several people were injured, one fatally, in a shooting at a family-friendly Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in a Florida park on Monday evening. Around 5:20 p.m., gunfire erupted at Ilous Ellis Park during the MLK Car Show and Family Fun Day, where more than a thousand people had gathered for the event, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office reported. It appears that the shooting was prompted by a disagreement, according to the sheriff’s …

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Serial killer at large after similarities of 5 recent murders

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What we’re learning about the five victims of Stockton serial killings – KCRA Sacramento A person of interest is sought in connection with five recent killings that Stockton police chief Stanley McFadden says seem related. Police have not been able to determine whether the deaths are the result of one or multiple people. By definition, these could be considered a series of killings, but at this point we don’t know whether it’s one person or …

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Mass school shooting targets adults

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Police: Oakland high school shooting wounds 6 adults – KCRA Sacramento A California school shooting injured six adults on Wednesday at East Oakland’s King Estates Campus. It was reported that the youngest victim was 18 years old. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at Rudsdale Newcomer High School at 12:30 p.m. It is a school that provides services to recent immigrants ages 16-21 who have fled violence and instability in their home countries. The …

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