Shooting

Jury Clears Former Austin Officer in 2021 Shooting Case of Alex Gonzales Jr.

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AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant legal development, a jury concluded that former Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez acted within the law during the 2021 fatal shooting of Alex Gonzales Jr. The decision came after a thorough examination of the case, drawing attention to issues of police conduct and self-defense in critical situations. The incident that led to the trial occurred in January 2021 when officer Gutierrez encountered Gonzales Jr., who was considered a suspect in a separate investigation. During the encounter, tensions escalated, resulting in the officer firing his weapon. Legal representatives argued that … Read more

Texas Court Upholds State Fair’s Gun Restrictions Following Recent Shooting Incident

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A Dallas County district judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the City of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas concerning newly implemented gun restrictions. These restrictions were established following a shooting incident in 2023 that left three individuals injured at the fairgrounds. Judge Emily Tobolowsky ruled in favor of the city and the fair during a hearing on June 24, granting a summary judgment that prevents the case from moving to trial. Prior to this ruling, the judge had already rejected Paxton’s request to halt the enforcement … Read more

Community Mourns Fallen Deputy Brandon Gaede: A Hero Remembered After Tragic Shooting in Phillipsburg

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WICHITA, Kan. — The community is mourning the loss of Deputy Brandon Gaede, who was killed while responding to a call about illegal fireworks in Phillipsburg on Friday night. The incident, which has deeply affected those within law enforcement and the local community, underscores the risks officers face daily while serving. Deputy Gaede, a member of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, was shot during an altercation with a suspect identified as Kolton Griffith, 27. Law enforcement officials reported that the shooting occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. while Gaede was investigating the fireworks complaint at a … Read more

Mother of Teen Victim Files $25 Million Lawsuit Alleging Major Failures Ahead of Georgia School Shooting

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WINDER, Ga. — The mother of a teenage student who lost his life in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School plans to pursue a lawsuit for $25 million, claiming that various agencies failed to heed warning signs that could have prevented the tragedy. Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, intends to name the Barrow County School System and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office among those responsible in her legal action. A formal notice sent earlier this month asserts that officials overlooked multiple alerts regarding Colt Gray, the alleged shooter. According to the … Read more