Shootout

Trial Begins for Defendant in Deadly Titusville Shootout, Sparks Protests Against Gun Violence

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Titusville, Florida – The trial for the first-degree murder of Rickie Gilbert is set to begin, more than four years after his shocking and tragic death. Gilbert was fatally wounded while driving into the crossfire of a shootout between rival groups in Titusville. The incident not only devastated Gilbert’s friends and family but also sparked protests against gun violence in the community. Quantay Demaurie Byrom, a 25-year-old defendant in the case, will face jury selection starting Monday. Prosecutors will present evidence and call witnesses to testify before Brevard Circuit Judge Charlie Crawford at the Moore … Read more

Henrico Judge Denies Bail for Former Waffle House Employee Involved in Restaurant Shootout, Grand Jury Review Set for May 2

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HENRICO, Va. – A former Waffle House employee accused in a restaurant shootout on Halloween last year will remain in jail until a grand jury reviews his case on May 2. Tywanta Taylor, 25, had his bond denied by a judge in Henrico. He has been locked up since October 31 for a shooting he claims was in self-defense. At Taylor’s preliminary hearing at Henrico General District Court, his family members were present, including his mother, aunt, brother, and the mother of his son. Some of them were visibly upset upon learning that Taylor would … Read more