Shooting

Grand Jury to Review Case of Baker City Officers’ Shooting: Charges Await Suspect’s Fate

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BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — A grand jury will review the case of a suspect who was shot by officers from the Baker City Police Department. The shooting occurred in Baker City, Oregon. State law enforcement officials referred the case to the jury after investigating the officer-involved shooting incident. The suspect, whose name has not been released to the public, was shot on a Sunday afternoon during an encounter with Baker City police officers. The officers responded to a call about a disturbance at a residential address. Details about the nature of the disturbance have … Read more

Vallejo Settles $5 Million Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting of Willie McCoy at Taco Bell Drive-Through

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VALLEJO, Calif. – The City of Vallejo has reached a $5 million settlement in the lawsuit filed by the family of Willie McCoy. McCoy, a 20-year-old rapper, was shot and killed by six officers from the Vallejo Police Department at a Taco Bell drive-through in 2019. The incident gained attention when officers fired 55 shots at McCoy, who was sleeping in a silver Mercedes. The officers involved claimed they acted reasonably, but footage from body cameras showed no visible gun. McCoy’s family attorney, Melissa Nold, expressed her disappointment with the settlement, stating that money does … Read more

Examining Stricter Gun Laws in Czechia Following Tragic University Shooting

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Prague, Czech Republic – Lawmakers in Czechia are set to meet with Interior Ministry officials and experts to discuss potential reforms to the country’s gun laws, following a recent tragic shooting at Charles University. The incident, which occurred on December 21st, saw a student kill 14 people before turning the gun on themselves. Czechia has previously boasted about its gun legislation, holding it up as an example for other countries. However, during negotiations for the 2017 EU Firearms Directive, the country actively opposed the new law and even filed an unsuccessful lawsuit. In response to … Read more

Mother Files Million-Dollar Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police Over Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old

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Las Vegas, Nevada – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and several officers are facing a wrongful death lawsuit after the shooting and killing of 19-year-old Isaiah Williams. The mother of the victim, Latia Alexander, filed the lawsuit in Federal Court, seeking at least $1 million in damages. The lawsuit alleges that the officers violated Williams’ constitutional rights and caused extreme emotional distress to his family. The suit names LVMPD and SWAT-team officers Kerry Kubla, Brice Clements, Alex Gonzales, Russell Backman, James Rothenburg, James Bertuccini, and up to 20 additional department employees as defendants. … Read more