Gun violence

  • 12-Year-Old Files Lawsuit Against Savannah Businesses Following Father’s Fatal Shooting

    Twelve-year-old Serenity Manigault has initiated a lawsuit against multiple businesses in Downtown Savannah, Georgia, following the tragic death of her father, Marine Tristen Manigault. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, when Tristen Manigault was fatally wounded in a gunfire exchange while attempting to intervene in a fight. The police investigation into his murder remains…

  • Father of Apalachee High School Shooting Suspect Arrested and Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

    Following the fatal shooting at Apalachee High School, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Colin Gray, the father of the 14-year-old suspect, Colt Gray. Authorities charged the elder Gray with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree murder, and eight counts of cruelty to children. This comes in connection with his…

  • Judge Requires Rapper BG To Submit Future Lyrics To Government For Approval

    New Orleans rapper BG, renowned for his early success with Cash Money Records in the 1990s as part of the Hot Boys, has been mandated by a recent court ruling to submit his future song lyrics for government approval. U.S. District Court Judge Susie Morgan’s decision on June 25, 2024, stemmed from BG’s supervised release…

  • Tennessee Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing School Staff to Carry Concealed Handguns

    Tennessee lawmakers have passed a controversial bill permitting school staff to carry concealed handguns, a move aimed at enhancing school safety in the wake of a deadly shooting in Nashville. The bill, which garnered support from legislators, requires school staff to undergo 40 hours of specialized training annually. Despite opposition and protests, the bill aligns…

  • NC A&T Student Detained After Shooting Inside Residence Hall

    North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) campus was rocked by an alleged shooting incident late Sunday night, April 14. Gunshots rang out inside the freshman residence hall, Barbee Hall, around 11:30 p.m. According to reports from WFMY News 2, the incident involved a single gunshot fired on the second floor of Barbee…

  • In Colorado, Semiautomatic Firearm Ban Passes House, Heads to Senate

    Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House approved a bill on Sunday aimed at banning the sale and transfer of semiautomatic firearms. This legislative stride marks a notable development, particularly after a similar bill met a swift demise at the hands of Democrats last year. The bill, endorsed with a 35-27 vote, is now en route to the Democratic-led…

  • Justice Department Finalizes Rules To Close ‘Gun Show Loophole’ In Bid To Combat Gun Violence

    The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its efforts to combat gun violence by finalizing a rule aimed at closing the so-called “gun show loophole.” The new rule, announced by the Justice Department on Thursday, April 11, will require individuals selling firearms online and at gun shows to conduct background checks on potential…

  • Six Young People Lost To Gun Violence Charge Lawmakers To Take Action On Gun-control Via AI-Generated Voices

    Six young lives silenced by gun violence are resonating once again, but this time through the corridors of power in Congress. Their voices, synthesized by AI are imploring lawmakers to enact meaningful gun control measures.