Shooting

Jury Delivers Verdict in Fatal Shooting Case Outside Midtown Kansas City Apartments

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A jury has delivered a verdict in a high-profile case involving a fatal shooting that took place outside an apartment complex in midtown Kansas City. The incident, which resulted in significant community outcry, has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area. The shooting occurred last year when gunfire erupted near the entrance of the apartments, leading to the death of an individual whose identity has not yet been released. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene, as multiple shots rang out in the vicinity, and first responders swiftly arrived … Read more

Madison Jury Convicts Devonte Gafford of Homicide in 2023 Harmony Apartments Shooting

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MADISON, Wis. — A jury has convicted Devonte Gafford in connection with a 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Devon Grant at the Harmony Apartments. The case stemmed from a robbery and drug deal that allegedly spiraled out of control. Gafford’s trial commenced in late February 2024, where the jury first found him guilty of a firearm-related charge. However, they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on two additional counts during that initial deliberation. In a subsequent trial, Gafford faced two significant charges: First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and First Degree … Read more

Columbia Man Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting Incident

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — A 38-year-old man has been found guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in 2022. Isaac Bryant was convicted in the death of Demetrius Ware, who was shot in the head on Grand Avenue. The jury took approximately three and a half hours to reach its decision, confirming the prosecution’s assertions about the events leading to the shooting. The incident has drawn significant attention in the local community, raising questions about gun violence and its impact. During the trial, evidence presented showed that … Read more

Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit Blaming Philadelphia School District for Tragic Shooting of 14-Year-Old Football Player

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a mother whose son was shot and killed near a high school football field, ruling that the school district could not be held responsible for the tragic incident. Fourteen-year-old Nicolas Elizalde was killed by a stray bullet on September 27, 2022, after leaving a scrimmage at Roxborough High School. As he and his teammates were walking toward the locker room, they were caught in a hail of gunfire from five assailants targeting someone else. The shooting also left four other teenagers injured. Meredith Elizalde, … Read more