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Asheville Jury Convicts Man in Voluntary Manslaughter Case Following 2022 Downtown Shooting Incident

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Asheville, N.C. – A local jury in Buncombe County recently delivered a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against Danquries Lamar Green for the fatal shooting of Jamel Tyjon Grant, which occurred in downtown Asheville on July 10, 2022. The case, which unfolded near the bustling intersection of Spruce and College streets, came to a close when the jury decided against a first-degree murder charge, opting for the lesser sentence after deliberations. Green surrendered to the Asheville Police Department two days post the incident, signaling his cooperation with the law enforcement authorities. He faced the court on … Read more

$18.75 Million Awarded to Family in St. Louis Police Shooting Case, Jury Rejects Self-Defense Claim

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St. Louis, MO — A St. Louis federal court jury has awarded nearly $20 million to the family of Mansur Ball-Bey, an 18-year-old who was fatally shot in the back by police officers during a 2015 raid. The officers involved in the shooting were not criminally charged, but they have been held civilly liable for the young man’s death. The incident, which has drawn attention to issues of police conduct and accountability, occurred when two St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers executed a search warrant at Ball-Bey’s home in the Fountain Park neighborhood on August … Read more

Anchorage Man Enters Not Guilty Plea in Lawyer Shooting Case

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Anchorage, Alaska — A local man has entered a plea of not guilty in connection with the shooting of an Anchorage attorney, according to officials. The incident, which has captivated local attention, took place earlier this month and has raised questions about safety and security within the professional community in Alaska’s largest city. The accused, identified as Matthew Willhite, 47, was arraigned on charges stemming from the shooting, which occurred in a downtown parking lot in Anchorage. The victim, a lawyer who has been part of the Anchorage legal community for several years, sustained injuries … Read more

Omaha Jury Acquits Man in High-Profile Smoke Shop Shooting Case

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OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha jury has acquitted a man accused of a shooting at a local smoke shop that left another man critically injured. The incident, which occurred at the 402 Smoke Shop located near 108th and Emmet streets several months ago, involved two individuals who entered a dispute leading to the shooting. Traveion Green, who faced charges of first-degree assault and the use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, was found not guilty on all accounts. The case drew significant attention due to the sudden and violent nature of the altercation … Read more