Fearing the worst, schools deploy armed police to thwart gun violence

Armed teen stopped from entering Wisconsin elementary school: Police

An armed 13-year-old student was arrested hours after being stopped from entering an elementary school in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, according to police reports. The Kenosha resident had ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Can troops be deployed to the polls should the worst occur on Election Day?

If January-6-like civil unrest occurs, the president or state governor(s) may seek to deploy troops to assist law enforcement with regaining order. But would it be legal?

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Rheinmetall to make gun barrels in the UK as part of new defence pact

Howitzer plan comes amid push by western nations to support Ukraine

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated

Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Ballot box fires stoke fears of election violence

Two ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest this week have stoked concerns about election security and the risk of violence in the 2024 election days before voting concludes. Arson burned ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after Wisconsin police said a teenager attempted to enter an elementary school in Kenosha while potentially armed.

Police guns secured by seat belts - whistle blower

The regulator was contacted by a member of the public concerned how weapons were being transported.

Affected by gun violence, these Philly teens are learning how to shoot

In Philadelphia gun violence has been a consistent issue. This month alone there were 841 shootings in the city. Sadly, 21% of those shootings were fatal. Despite being directly impacted by gun ...

Judges punishing Jan. 6 rioters say they fear more political violence

Judges punishing rioters for storming the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago fear the nation faces more political violence on the cusp of the next presidential election

‘People are scared’: Arizonans fear political violence as election looms

Nerves are particularly stretched in Maricopa county, which will likely decide which way the state swings in the polls. Pearl Hubbard picked up some yard signs for Kamala Harris at the ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Police arrest man with guns and fake passports outside Trump rally

Sheriff says he believes his deputies thwarted third assassination attempt on Republican candidate

Business - Financial Times - October 13

Violence against German police officers up 8% in 2023

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Suspect dead in Santa Monica College workplace shooting: Police

The suspect in a shooting at a California college Monday that left an employee injured died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said.

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.

A first-time NYC marathon runner's special race goal: Advocate for gun violence prevention

Trevon Bosley will be one of 50,000 people at the starting line of the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday.

How advocates predict Trump's 2024 win could impact gun violence prevention laws

ABC News follows gun violence survivor Drew Spiegel and Rep. Maxwell Frost as they push for stricter gun laws.

Case reopens into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

Bereaved parents welcome new police investigation into a crash that killed two girls and injured 12.

Haiti residents fear ‘fate is in God’s hands’ after gang commits worst mass killing in decades

The 3 October rampage in Pont-Sondé has led to entreaties for international support before gangs make their next move. The killers came under the cover of darkness, stealing across the Artibonite ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Man arrested near Donald Trump’s California rally with loaded guns, police say

The suspect, identified as Las Vegas resident Vem Miller, was apprehended by authorities about half-mile from entrance to Coachella rally. A man armed with guns and false press and VIP passes was ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Lions WR Jameson Williams, already under PED suspension, involved in police probe on how he avoided gun arrest

“I play for the Lions, bro. I’m Jameson Williams.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Police launch an internal investigation after Lions WR Jameson Williams avoids arrest for gun possession

Williams is currently serving a two-game NFL suspension as well

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

Police investigate handling of a traffic stop involving Lions WR Jameson Williams and a gun

Police in Detroit are conducting an internal investigation after Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams was not locked up following a traffic stop despite the discovery of a gun under his seat

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Capitol Police arrest man who 'smelled like fuel' and had torch and flare gun

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center was closed Tuesday afternoon, after Capitol Police arrested a man who was carrying a torch and flare gun during their security screening process. “Our officers just ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Armed police have a dangerous job, but that doesn’t mean they should be less accountable | Gaby Hinsliff

The home secretary mustn’t let herself be held to ransom over the Chris Kaba case. Officers need her support, but so do the public and grieving families. Dalian Atkinson was a gifted Premier League ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Police-style handcuffs on murder victim made police fear killer was among them

Beloved schoolteacher Mary Catherine Edwards was found murdered wearing police-grade Smith & Wesson handcuffs — sending ripples through the Beaumont, Texas, Police Department.

Trudeau says Canadian police went public with Indian diplomat allegations to prevent more violence

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s national police force went public with its allegations against Indian diplomats this week because it had to disrupt drive-by-shootings, violent ...

World - ABC News - October 17

Los Angeles mayor: Police on 'alert' after looting, violence following Dodgers Word Series win

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said local police are on “alert” after looting and violence occurred across the city following the Los Angeles Dodgers's World Series win. “As we celebrate this ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats

A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.

Amsterdam police say 5 people were hospitalized and 62 detained after a night of violence targeting Israeli soccer fans

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Duke knocks off Florida State for first time in school history as Seminoles stumble to worst start since 1975

The Blue Devils reached bowl eligibility and ended a 22-game losing streak to the Seminoles

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Iowa school shooter showed 'warning signs' and 'copycat behavior,' police say

The student gunman in a small-town Iowa school shooting in January in which two people were killed and several others injured was known to have a fascination with school shooters and exhibited a ...

Police declare 'critical incident' over school's historic abuse

Operation Chalk is examining claims of physical and sexual abuse at Kerelaw School between the 1970s and 2000s.

Pokemon And Magic Card Heist Thwarted In Dramatic And Unexpected Fashion

In mid-September , around 300 trading cards were stolen from Enter The Battlefield gaming shop in Newmarket, Ontario. Security footage showed an individual smashing and kicking in the shop's front ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

US charges Indian official over thwarted New York assassination plot

Move comes just days after Canada and India expel diplomats over killing of Sikh activist

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Cyprus thwarted a digital attack against the government's main online portal

Cyprus says it has successfully thwarted a digital attack aimed at blocking access to the government’s central online portal

Tech - ABC News - October 20

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado, officials say

Advanced ballot matching technology thwarts fraud scheme in Colorado after at least a dozen ballots were stolen, officials say.

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