Weapon

Authorities Investigate Homicide at Burning Man: Suspected Weapon in Custody as Search for Witnesses Continues

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PERSHING COUNTY, Nev. — A tragic incident during the Burning Man Festival has resulted in the death of Vadim Kruglov, following a fatal stabbing on Saturday night. Local authorities have now identified and secured a weapon believed to be linked to the incident, according to a statement from the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. The stabbing occurred between 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 8 o’clock and I Street in Black Rock City. Investigators are seeking information that could help identify the suspect or suspects involved in this homicide. Officials are urging anyone … Read more

Self-Defense or Felony? Jury Clears Shooter in Fatal Confrontation While Convict Faces Weapon Charges

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Point Arena, California — A jury has determined that the shooting death of 54-year-old Kevin Taeuffer on July 11, 2024, was justified as an act of self-defense. The shooter, 48-year-old Pan Jasper Brady, who is a convicted felon, now faces sentencing for illegally possessing the firearm he used in the confrontation. The jury found that Brady acted within his rights under California law when he shot Taeuffer during an altercation outside his home. Despite the self-defense ruling, the jury did convict Brady of two felonies: possessing a firearm and ammunition as a felon. These convictions … Read more

La Salle County Grand Jury Issues Multiple Indictments Ranging From Weapon Charges to DUI

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OTTAWA, Ill. — A La Salle County grand jury issued multiple indictments Tuesday, charging several individuals with a range of crimes from drug offenses to unlawful weapon possession, according to court documents released this week. Among those indicted was Phillip E. Spratt, a 48-year-old man from Ottawa, who faces two counts of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance. In a separate case, Alexandria Redcliff, 26, from La Salle was indicted for driving while her license was revoked. Additionally, Nicholas R. Snyder, 35, also of Ottawa, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and reckless … Read more

Judge Allows Key Evidence in High-Stakes D.C. Mass Shooting Trial, Fueling Debate on Weapon Nicknames

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a recent pre-trial hearing concerning a 2021 mass shooting in Northwest Washington, discussions swirled around the admissibility of evidence including the mention of a firearm nicknamed “drake” in Instagram messages. DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz’s courtroom became the venue for arguments that could potentially shape the outcome of the trial involving six co-defendants. The case centers on a violent episode on September 4, 2021, on the 600 block of Longfellow Street, where 31-year-old Donnetta Dyson, 24-year-old Keenan Braxton, and 37-year-old Johnny Joyner were killed. The attack, which also left three … Read more