Shoots

Family Tragedy Unfolds: Man Frantically Calls 911 After Stepdaughter Allegedly Shoots Him and His Wife

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In a dramatic 911 dispatch, Heath Smylie of Oklahoma City reported that his stepdaughter, Carly Gregg, had shot him and his wife. Smylie’s fraught distress was evident in his voice during the call. The events unfolded on the evening of September 16, when emergency responders arrived at the Smylie residence only to confirm the grim scenario Heath had relayed: both he and his wife were found with gunshot wounds. The authorities immediately launched a manhunt for Carly Gregg, who had fled the scene shortly after the incident. Neighbors expressed shock and sorrow over the tragedy, … Read more

Parents Awarded $32 Million After Benton Police Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager

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Little Rock, Arkansas – A jury has awarded $32 million to the parents of a teenager who was fatally shot by a Benton police officer in 2016. The weeklong trial concluded with the jury finding the city of Benton liable for $30 million and former Benton Police Chief Kirk Lane liable for $1 million. Officer Kyle Ellison, who fired the fatal shots, was cleared of claims of excessive force and assault and battery. The civil trial began on January 29 in Little Rock, focusing on the officer-involved shooting death of 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle. Responding to … Read more

Man Facing Charges After 6-Year-Old Son Accidentally Shoots Himself with Unsecured Gun

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A Hollywood man is facing charges after his 6-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the arm on New Year’s Day. According to court records, the incident occurred at the apartment of Travyonne Martin, located on Pierce Street. Martin was arrested on charges of child neglect causing great bodily harm and allowing a minor access to a weapon. The police received a call around 10:15 p.m. from a concerned neighbor reporting that Martin was banging on their door and appeared to be injured. Martin, along with his girlfriend and son, quickly left the … Read more