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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
America's worst state for active shooters revealed
Texas saw more active shooter reports than any other state in 2024 — with disturbing incidents unfolding everywhere from church pews to parking lots, according to a shocking new FBI report. The Lone Star State logged four separate active shooter events last year, the most in the country, leaving 11 people either dead or injured. California and North Carolina trailed behind with two each. Texas is a key driver of that spike, with a staggering 22 incidents recorded over five years, second only to California's 25. In total, 369 people have been killed and 701 injured in U.S. active shooter attacks since 2020. The FBI's definition of 'active shooter' is specific: it refers to someone trying to kill in a populated area, typically with a gun — even if there's just one victim. It is not the same as a mass shooting, which is defined as an incident where four or more people are killed by gunfire at the same location. Texas's loose gun laws may also factor into the state's high numbers. The state has some of the most permissive firearm regulations in the U.S. Residents are allowed to carry handguns in public without a license or training under the 2021 permit less carry law. There is no requirement to register firearms or report private gun sales, and background checks for such transactions are not mandatory. Texas also has a strong 'stand your ground' law and no waiting period for gun purchases. Despite Texas's lead in raw numbers, the most deadly single shooting of 2024 took place in Arkansas, where a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in June, killing four and injuring 10. Her son was critically injured in the exchange, along with a 57-year-old man. Authorities later revealed the weapon had been purchased legally in 2016 and had a 'Palestine' sticker on it. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation. 'Civilians should understand the risks… and utilize available resources to prepare for, prevent, and survive such incidents,' the FBI warned in the report.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
REVEALED: America's worst state for active shooters
Texas saw more active shooter reports than any other state in 2024 — with disturbing incidents unfolding everywhere from church pews to parking lots, according to a shocking new FBI report. The Lone Star State logged four separate active shooter events last year, the most in the country, leaving 11 people either dead or injured. California and North Carolina trailed behind with two each. Nationwide, the FBI counted 24 active shooter incidents in 2024 — half as many as the year before. However, the report cautions that despite the decline in incidents last year, the overall trend remains concerning. Active shooter cases rose 70 per cent since 2020 compared to the previous five-year period. Texas is a key driver of that spike, with a staggering 22 incidents recorded over five years, second only to California's 25. In total, 369 people have been killed and 701 injured in U.S. active shooter attacks since 2020. The FBI's definition of 'active shooter' is specific: it refers to someone trying to kill in a populated area, typically with a gun — even if there's just one victim. It is not the same as a mass shooting. Texas's loose gun laws may also factor into the state's high numbers. The state has some of the most permissive firearm regulations in the U.S. Residents are allowed to carry handguns in public without a license or training under the 2021 permit less carry law. There is no requirement to register firearms or report private gun sales, and background checks for such transactions are not mandatory. Texas also has a strong 'stand your ground' law and no waiting period for gun purchases. Despite Texas's lead in raw numbers, the most deadly single shooting of 2024 took place in Arkansas, where a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in June, killing four and injuring 10. One of the most shocking Texas incidents occurred on February 11 at Houston's Lakewood Church — the megachurch led by televangelist Joel Osteen. Texas's permissive gun laws may be a contributing factor; residents can carry handguns without a permit or training, and there are no background checks required for private sales (Pictured: Law enforcement stands outside of a reunification center after the Lakewood Church shooting) During the busy Sunday service, 36-year-old Genesse Moreno walked into the building armed with an AR-style rifle. Her 7-year-old son was with her. Witnesses say she opened fire in the church's hallway while shouting in Spanish. Chaos broke out as parishioners ran for cover. Off-duty officers working security returned fire, killing Moreno at the scene. Her son was critically injured in the exchange, along with a 57-year-old man. Authorities later revealed the weapon had been purchased legally in 2016 and had a 'Palestine' sticker on it. The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office sued for wrongful death related to 2024 BRMC incident
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — The widow and family members of a man who died days after an 'active shooter' incident at Bristol Regional Medical Center in May 2024 have sued the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office and multiple officers in federal court. The 26-count suit alleges that officers mistook a mental health crisis for a drug-induced high and escalated their force against Matthew Stoddard in an initial encounter on May 21, 2024. As previously reported by News Channel 11, the married father of three from the Chattanooga area had taken his family away from their home, and they'd stopped and entered a home in Sullivan County without invitation to ask for directions. The owners arrived and called 911, and eventually deputies arrested and handcuffed Stoddard. Deputies took Stoddard to the Sullivan County Jail that night, and soon after transported him to BRMC. The next night, a sheriff's office report claimed, he tried to take an officer's weapon at the hospital. In the struggle that ensued and involved multiple deputies, Stoddard lost consciousness and never regained full awareness before dying at a Chattanooga medical facility on July 13. PREVIOUS: Man involved in Bristol hospital shooting died weeks later; family seeks answers The lawsuit claims wrongful death, outrageous conduct and intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault and battery and a host of other counts, including excessive force that violated multiple constitutional rights. The suit points to what it says were four separate violations of Stoddard's Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights: That deputies engaged in 'excessive tightening, tugging and jerking of Mr. Stoddard's handcuffs and ankle shackles which caused Mr. Stoddard to suffer from open wounds at the cites [sic] of his upper and lower extremities.' That they mistreated a mentally disturbed Stoddard while he was in the back seat of a patrol car being taken to the jail, what the suit calls 'psychological torture' that also involved 'freezing out' by rolling the windows down at a high speed. Treatment on arrival at the jail alleged to include punching, kicking, striking with fists, using shock devices and otherwise beating up Stoddard 'while he was handcuffed, held down, shackled, and in a restraint chair.' The final alleged violation occurred at BRMC. A Sullivan County officer is alleged to have entered Stoddard's room, where two security guards were restraining him. It claims the officer 'placed his knee on the upper back of Mr. Stoddard while attempting to secure Mr. Stoddard's arm' and that the pressure applied 'caused Mr. Stoddard to asphyxiate and die.' According to the lawsuit, an autopsy report conducted by Emily Cook of the Jenkins Forensic Center said among the pathological diagnoses was 'complications of sudden cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury in the setting of police restraint.' That report, according to the lawsuit, determined Stoddard's death was caused by 'complications of sudden cardiac arrest and anoxic brain injury in the setting of police restraint, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, and morbid obesity.' The lawsuit says the autopsy found the manner of death as homicide and that it 'identified that Mr. Stoddard became unresponsive after officers were attempting to restrain him while prone.' Attorneys for the family include local lawyers Corey Shipley and Christopher Rogers, as well as Atlanta-based Eric Hertz. They offered the following statement: 'We chose to represent the Stoddards because this is a deeply troubling situation with a tragic outcome. Allegations of misconduct by law enforcement must always be taken seriously. When someone is found legally responsible for causing harm to another, they should be held accountable — regardless of their position or status in society. 'A society is ultimately judged by how the powerful treat the vulnerable. Everyone, no matter the circumstances, is entitled to the protection of their constitutional rights. The purpose of this lawsuit is to ensure that our clients' constitutional rights are upheld and that accountability is pursued where it is due.' The suit was just filed Wednesday. Sullivan County Attorney Dan Street said he had no comment on the suit, but added that 'Sullivan County will defend itself and its officers.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Midtown mass shooting survivor says active shooter training ahead of World Cup ‘will save lives'
This month marks two years since the mass shooting inside a Northside Hospital clinic in midtown Atlanta. One survivor is praising first responders for an active shooter training exercise conducted this week. 'I think it's a good thing,' Alesha Hollinger told Channel 2's Courtney Francisco. Hollinger was inside the clinic when a man shot her and four other women. A bullet hit her in the face. Amy St. Pierre died. 'The impact continues, you know, for myself, and especially those who have lost family members in this situation,' Hollinger said. She said police training exercises that are ramping up ahead of the FIFA World Cup are encouraging. 'Any way that we can mitigate the risk of an active shooter situation is very positive,' Hollinger said. TRENDING STORIES: Body found in search for missing kayaker at Lake Lanier Risk of severe storms ahead for early morning Saturday 'He preyed on 5-year-olds': Father demands accountability after teacher arrested Officers told Francisco earlier this week that they are practicing emergency response in areas that will be crowded across the city when visitors show up to enjoy the FIFA World Cup games in June 2026. Retired APD Detective Vince Velazquez warns there's another piece to the training that we must not forget. 'The community, training businesses, schools, on what to do as a civilian when you are faced with active shooter situations,' Velazquez said. He said to know your exits, prepare to fight back if you must, and if you can't get out, hide. 'We actually had to unclip our IDs, slide them under the door so they could see we are police officers, and that's the right thing to do. You don't want to trust anybody until you're comfortable opening that door,' Velazquez said. Hollinger said the more we walk about it, the better off we will be. 'Obviously, things happen very quickly, but I think the more that we can be aware, and make sure that we're sharing that awareness with our family and friends, I think it will save lives,' Hollinger said.
CBC
12-05-2025
- CBC
One person arrested after shooting incident in Arctic Bay, Nunavut
A 24-year-old man is in custody after an incident in Arctic Bay, Nunavut that caused the RCMP to send out an alert warning residents of an active shooter on May 8. The alert told residents to lock their doors, shelter in place, and stay away from windows. Denis Lambe, the assistant criminal operations officer with the Nunavut RCMP, told CBC News the man fired several times in the community, injuring one person. "That person was treated at the health centre in Arctic Bay for non-life threatening injuries," Lambe said. No RCMP officers were injured, Lambe said, but all were flown out temporarily for respite. RCMP brought in relief officers from Iqaluit in the meantime. Lambe said the entire incident lasted around 40 minutes. He also said a member of the person's family helped with the arrest. "In this case, family members did approach the male and disarmed him," Lambe said. "It did assist us, but we didn't ask the person to go and do that." The person in custody now faces four charges, including two counts of attempted murder and two counts of discharging a firearm with intent, with other charges pending.
