Shooting

Families Unite in Negligence Lawsuit Over 2023 Allen Premium Outlets Shooting, Targeting Mall Owners and Security Firms

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Dallas, Texas — Families of victims from the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in May 2023 have initiated a negligence lawsuit in Dallas County District Court. The plaintiffs accuse both the mall’s ownership and the security company responsible for providing protection of severe negligence that they suggest played a role in the tragic event. The lawsuit draws attention to the need for improved security measures in public spaces, raising questions about the responsibilities of property owners and their contracted security services. According to the filing, the mall failed to implement adequate safety protocols … Read more

Judge Rules Shooting Defendant Mentally Incompetent, Trial Delayed Amid Concerns Over Capacity and Safety

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Washington, D.C. — A man accused of a non-fatal shooting was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial during a court hearing on August 5. This ruling comes as Kevin Harrison, 24, faces multiple charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of an unregistered firearm stemming from an incident that occurred on June 26, 2023, on the 2100 block of Georgia Avenue, NW. Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the shooting. During the hearing, Harrison’s defense attorney, Patrick Nowak, requested a Jackson finding, which indicates that the defendant is unable to comprehend the charges … Read more

17-Year-Old Charged with Murder and Attempted Murder in Oahu Shooting Incident

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HONOLULU — A 17-year-old boy was indicted by a grand jury on multiple serious charges stemming from a shooting incident in Makaha on May 28. Jasper Solberg faces charges of first-degree attempted murder, second-degree murder, and three counts of second-degree attempted murder. In addition to these charges, the grand jury also indicted Solberg on five counts related to the unlawful carrying or use of a firearm during the commission of another felony. His case has been transferred to adult court, following a waiver of jurisdiction from the Oahu Circuit Court’s Family Court on August 1. … Read more

Denver Man Faces Retrial This Fall for Role in Deadly Shooting Outside Motorcycle Club After Jury Deadlock

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DENVER — A man facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting outside a motorcycle club in Park Hill will undergo a new trial this fall after the jury could not reach a consensus on the first-degree murder allegations against him. Todd Lynn Washington, 41, was taken into custody in November 2023 following the incident at Hell’s Lovers Motorcycle Club, where he, along with an accomplice, reportedly fired shots that resulted in the deaths of two men—Michael David, 43, and Joshua Batts, 39—and injuries to three others. Authorities indicate that the violent confrontation stemmed from … Read more