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2 days ago
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Shooting at motorcycle club in Newton kills one, critically injures another: Police
NEWTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — One person is dead and another is critically injured after a shooting at a motorcycle club, according to the Newton Police Department. Just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a shooting at the Outlaw Motorcycle Club House at 1605 North Main Avenue. When they arrived, they found two people with gunshot wounds who were both taken to a local hospital for treatment. Gang activity suspected in Catawba County mass shooting as four suspects face judge Sadly, one victim was pronounced dead of their injuries. The other victim was taken by helicopter to a medical center in Charlotte, where they are in critical condition, officials said. The public is asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues. No arrests have been made yet; however, 'the scene is secure and there is no immediate threat,' police said. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Newton Police Department at 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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1 dead, 1 hurt in shootout at NC motorcycle club
One person is dead and another was hurt after a shootout at a motorcycle club in Newton, Channel 9 learned Sunday morning. It happened at the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, officials told Channel 9's Dave Faherty. The State Bureau of Investigation is now on the case, and Faherty learned that local SWAT officers were called to the scene. It's not clear what led to the shooting at this point. We're asking officials for more details on the shooting and if they're looking for any suspects. The victims haven't been identified yet. This is a developing story, check back for updates. (VIDEO >> 'Over and over': Medical professionals urge safety gear as motorcycle crashes increase)
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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Former Pagan's Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty to involvement in theft of firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former member of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty on Friday, May 30 for his involvement in the armed theft of a firearm from a member of a rival motorcycle club. Michael R. Browell, also known as Dirtbag, 35, of Savannah, Mo., pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the possession of a stolen firearm. A member of the Border Saints Motorcycle Gang was chased down and confronted by Pagan's Saint Joseph Chapter President Jeremiah Z. Hahn, also known as 'Pass Out,' and former Pagan's St. Joseph Chapter Sergeant at Arms, Browell, in St. Joseph, Mo., on April 25, 2023. The Border Saints member had previously been requested by Hahn and other Pagan's members to set up a meeting with the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang over their possible presence in the St. Joseph area. The Border Saints were a support club for the Outlaws and the victim was deemed responsible by the Pagan's for arranging the meeting. After the victim said he had failed to do so, Hahn and Browell told the victim to remove his Outlaws support shirt. The victim refused, and Browell, then, got an axe handle from his motorcycle and threatened the victim with it. As the victim was giving up his support shirt, Hahn took the victim's firearm from him. The firearm was a Smith & Wesson, model M&P Shield, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Hahn and Browell left with the firearm and support shirt. Hahn was later found in possession of the firearm when arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on May 3, 2023. Hahn pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of the firearm, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Browell is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison without parole, under federal statutes. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office, This case is being prosecuted by the Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bradley K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the FBI, the Independence, Mo. Police Department, the Blue Springs, Mo. Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
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Former Pagan's Motorcycle Club member pleaded guilty to involvement in theft of firearm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A former member of the Pagan's Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty on Friday, May 30 for his involvement in the armed theft of a firearm from a member of a rival motorcycle club. Michael R. Browell, also known as Dirtbag, 35, of Savannah, Mo., pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting in the possession of a stolen firearm. A member of the Border Saints Motorcycle Gang was chased down and confronted by Pagan's Saint Joseph Chapter President Jeremiah Z. Hahn, also known as 'Pass Out,' and former Pagan's St. Joseph Chapter Sergeant at Arms, Browell, in St. Joseph, Mo., on April 25, 2023. The Border Saints member had previously been requested by Hahn and other Pagan's members to set up a meeting with the Outlaws Motorcycle Gang over their possible presence in the St. Joseph area. The Border Saints were a support club for the Outlaws and the victim was deemed responsible by the Pagan's for arranging the meeting. After the victim said he had failed to do so, Hahn and Browell told the victim to remove his Outlaws support shirt. The victim refused, and Browell, then, got an axe handle from his motorcycle and threatened the victim with it. As the victim was giving up his support shirt, Hahn took the victim's firearm from him. The firearm was a Smith & Wesson, model M&P Shield, .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun. Hahn and Browell left with the firearm and support shirt. Hahn was later found in possession of the firearm when arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol on May 3, 2023. Hahn pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of the firearm, one count of assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering and one count of attempting to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering. Browell is subject to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison without parole, under federal statutes. The maximum statutory sentence is prescribed by Congress. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled after the completion of a presentence investigation by the United States Probation Office, This case is being prosecuted by the Assistant U.S. Attorneys Bradley K. Kavanaugh and Robert Smith. It was investigated by the FBI, the Independence, Mo. Police Department, the Blue Springs, Mo. Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations and the Kansas City, Mo. Police Department.
