Shooting

Albany County Settles Lawsuit for $1.2 Million in 2018 Deputy-Involved Shooting

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LARAMIE, Wyoming — Albany County recently reached a settlement of $1.2 million in a lawsuit related to the fatal shooting of Robbie Ramirez in 2018. Ramirez, a 39-year-old man with a history of mental illness, was unarmed when he was shot by former Albany County Sheriff’s deputy Derek Colling. The settlement agreement was made public following a ruling by the Wyoming Supreme Court, which stated that settlement agreements involving government agencies are considered public records. The lawsuit, filed in 2020 by Ramirez’s mother, Debra Hinkel, named Colling, then-Sheriff Dave O’Malley, and Albany County as defendants. … Read more

Uvalde Families Demand Justice as Special Grand Jury Convenes to Determine Criminal Charges in Robb Elementary Shooting

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San Antonio, Texas – Families in Uvalde, Texas are finding renewed hope in their pursuit of justice following the release of a comprehensive federal report detailing the failed law enforcement response at Robb Elementary School in 2022. The report, consisting of 575 pages, has prompted the formation of a special grand jury to determine if criminal charges should be filed against the officers involved. The grand jury’s decision will play a crucial role in holding those responsible for the tragedy that claimed the lives of 21 people during a 77-minute shooting rampage. The families of … Read more

Grand Jury Convenes to Investigate Law Enforcement’s Delayed Response to Texas School Shooting

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UVALDE, Texas — A special grand jury has been convened in Uvalde, Texas to investigate the delayed response by law enforcement to the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history. The shooting took place on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers, as well as 17 others injured. The grand jury will be responsible for determining whether criminal charges can be filed against the officers involved in the incident, according to the Uvalde Leader-News. Twelve individuals have been selected to serve on the … Read more

Alec Baldwin Indicted on Involuntary Manslaughter Charge in Fatal Shooting on New Mexico Movie Set

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Alec Baldwin, a prominent actor, has been indicted by a grand jury on an involuntary manslaughter charge in connection with a fatal shooting on a New Mexico movie set in 2021. The case against Baldwin was revived after special prosecutors presented new evidence to the grand jury. The actor’s legal team has not yet commented on the indictment. The fatal incident occurred during a rehearsal for the movie “Rust,” where Baldwin was the lead actor and co-producer. Baldwin was handling a gun and pointing it at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when it … Read more