On Christmas night, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport faced a scary incident. A family dispute led to three people getting shot and one being stabbed at a Terminal 4 restaurant. This happened outside the security area, around 9:45 p. m. Police found a juvenile female and a man with stab wounds in the parking garage. They all knew each other. The victims were ...
Over the past decade, guns have been a major cause of death among young people aged 0-24 in the United States. The rates vary greatly depending on factors like sex, race, where they live, and their family income. This study looks at how often youth and young adults, aged 10 to 34, are involved with guns. It's important to understand these patterns to tackle the issue...
New York City's 500 miles of coastline are at risk from rising sea levels and increased storm surges. Future heat waves will only get worse. By 2050, the city could see temperatures rise by up to 5. 5 degrees Fahrenheit. This means more property damage, health issues, and lives lost. But who pays? Taxpayers are footing the bill for the pollution caused by Big Oil. Be...
In a sobering tale of neighborly conflict gone wrong, a 60-year-old white woman from Florida was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The incident stirred up a lot of emotions and questions. Susan Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter after she shot and killed her Black neighbor, Ajike "A. J. " Owens. The dispute started because Owens' kids were playing in an area nea...
Imagine celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando, surrounded by friends, and suddenly, a gunshot rings out. A 17-year-old suspect turned a joyful event into a tragic nightmare. The footage from surveillance cameras showed the crowds near East Central Boulevard and North Orange Avenue when the unthinkable happened. The suspect pulled out a gun and started shooting in...
Three high school athletes from Dallas, all aged 17, were shot and killed this year. Their deaths highlight a growing problem: more teens are dying from gun violence in the city. While overall violent crime has dropped, teen homicides have increased. The Dallas Morning News is working to profile each victim, showing the devastating impact on the community. Experts s...
A year after a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, the family of the gunman is advocating for greater awareness and research into traumatic brain injuries among military members. The shooting occurred on October 25, 2023, at a bowling alley and a bar, leaving 18 people dead. The gunman's family initially considered staying quiet but decided to go public to prevent simi...
In response to a recent increase in violent crime, local officials in Baton Rouge have begun construction on a new sheriff's office substation in the Glen Oaks neighborhood. Councilman Darryl Hurst, Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office led the groundbreaking ceremony. They hope this new substation will help curb the violence...
When it comes to visiting the United States, Southeast Asians have a lot to consider. A recent survey of over 6,000 travelers from six countries revealed that gun prevalence plays a big role in their decisions. Hawaii was voted the safest state while Texas came out as the least safe regarding gun violence. However, despite these worries, more than half of those surve...
Next week, the Supreme Court will tackle a crucial case that could change how ghost guns are sold in the US. Ghost guns are homemade firearms that don't have serial numbers, making them hard to trace. They've been linked to a surge in crimes, including murders and domestic abuse. The Biden administration issued a rule requiring sellers to follow the same laws as othe...