Shooting

Tuscaloosa Jury Convicts Michael Lynn Davis of Capital Murder in Ambush Shooting of Birmingham Woman

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A jury in Tuscaloosa County deliberated for about an hour before convicting Michael Lynn Davis of capital murder for the shooting death of a Birmingham woman earlier this year. The verdict was announced just before 5 p.m. following nearly a week of testimony in a high-profile trial. Judge Daniel Pruet sentenced Davis to life in prison without the possibility of parole after the verdict was read. As he faced his family, he was visibly emotional before being led back to the Tuscaloosa County Jail. Family members of the victim, Jamea Harris, were … Read more

Jury Stalemate Persists in High-Profile Police Shooting Trial as Judge Urges Continued Deliberation

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KENT COUNTY, Mich. — The jury in the trial of former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr is entering its fourth day of deliberations amid heightened public interest and tension surrounding the case. Schurr faces charges of murder stemming from an incident in 2022, during which he shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop. On Tuesday, jurors reported that they could not reach a consensus on the charges. The presiding judge, however, urged them to continue discussing the evidence presented throughout the trial and denied a request for a mistrial. The jury is tasked with … Read more

Salina Man Convicted of Premeditated Murder in 2021 Shooting Death of Camilo Ramirez

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SALINA, Kansas — A 38-year-old local man has been convicted of premeditated murder in connection with the 2021 shooting death of 25-year-old Camilo Renaldo Ramirez. A jury in Saline County found Juan Doroteo Morales guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and felon in possession of a firearm, as confirmed by the Kansas Attorney General’s office. The tragic incident unfolded in August 2021 when Ramirez was shot while walking his dog near the intersection of Front Street and East Iron Avenue. Emergency responders arrived to find him injured on the street; he later succumbed to his … Read more

DOJ Tentatively Settles $30 Million Lawsuit with Ashli Babbitt’s Family Following Capitol Riot Shooting

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The Department of Justice has announced a preliminary agreement regarding the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. This settlement comes as part of the family’s $30 million lawsuit initiated in 2024. On Friday, attorneys representing both Babbitt’s estate and the Justice Department communicated to a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that they have reached a consensus on the terms of the settlement. Robert Sticht, the attorney for Babbitt’s family, indicated that a formal agreement is anticipated within three weeks. … Read more