Shooting

Maryland Jury Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder, Ensuring Justice for Victim in Lexington Park Shooting

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – A local jury has convicted 21-year-old Jontae Lamont Proctor of first-degree murder, marking a significant legal outcome fueled by repeated violent offenses. The St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced the verdict, which stems from Proctor’s involvement in the fatal shooting of a 23-year-old man last year. The incident took place on February 26, 2024, when deputies rushed to a report of gunfire in Lexington Park. They discovered a young man inside a vehicle, critically injured with a gunshot wound to the head from which he later died. Following a four-day … Read more

Florida Father Convicted for Fatally Shooting Daughter and Wounding Son in Tragic Home Incident

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Tampa, Fla. – A Central Florida man was convicted of murder and other charges in connection with the shooting of his two young children in their North Tampa home last year. The violent episode left his 5-year-old daughter dead and his 8-year-old son severely injured. Jermaine Bass was found guilty by a jury on counts of first-degree premeditated murder, first-degree attempted premeditated murder, and aggravated child abuse. Following the verdict, court officials confirmed that Bass would face a life sentence without the possibility of parole. During the trial, jurors were presented with harrowing evidence, including … Read more

North Carolina Family Sues Alamance County Sheriff Over Fatal Shooting, Alleges Excessive Force and Rights Violations

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ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — A chilling incident in May 2023 has given rise to a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, spotlighting a number of contentious legal and civil rights concerns. Kathy Fujiwara, the mother of the deceased Warren Kent Davis, along with her attorney James Hairston Jr., assert that excessive force led to the untimely death of Davis during a police intervention. The conflict escalated after deputies were summoned by Jackie Pleasant, Davis’ girlfriend, who requested help to remove him from her premises due to allegations of him breaching a … Read more

Judge Allows Key Evidence in High-Stakes D.C. Mass Shooting Trial, Fueling Debate on Weapon Nicknames

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a recent pre-trial hearing concerning a 2021 mass shooting in Northwest Washington, discussions swirled around the admissibility of evidence including the mention of a firearm nicknamed “drake” in Instagram messages. DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz’s courtroom became the venue for arguments that could potentially shape the outcome of the trial involving six co-defendants. The case centers on a violent episode on September 4, 2021, on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, where 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner were killed. The attack, which also left three … Read more