Gun Safety Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/gun-safety/ Only what you care about Sun, 23 Jun 2024 20:48:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://thelocalnews.app/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-the-local-news-app-logo-512-1-150x150.png Gun Safety Archives - The Local News App https://thelocalnews.app/tag/gun-safety/ 32 32 220501511 Detroit Father Charged After Child Shoots Himself with Gun https://thelocalnews.app/detroit-father-charged-after-child-shoots-himself-with-gun/ https://thelocalnews.app/detroit-father-charged-after-child-shoots-himself-with-gun/#respond Sun, 23 Jun 2024 20:48:39 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=66156 DETROIT – A Detroit father faces charges following an incident where his son accidentally shot himself in the thumb with an unsecured handgun. The incident occurred on May 22, 2024, around 4:35 p.m. at a residence located in the 3100 block of Ethel Street in Detroit. According to reports, the child discovered the unsecured firearm […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/detroit-father-charged-after-child-shoots-himself-with-gun/feed/ 0 66156 11-Year-Old Arrested After Albuquerque Crime Spree https://thelocalnews.app/11-year-old-arrested-after-albuquerque-crime-spree/ https://thelocalnews.app/11-year-old-arrested-after-albuquerque-crime-spree/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 05:18:44 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=60364 Albuquerque police officers detained an 11-year-old boy after a series of violent incidents in the area, highlighting concerns about juvenile crime. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An 11-year-old boy was apprehended by Albuquerque police late Thursday following a string of violent crimes, sparking discussions about juvenile delinquency and gun violence in the community. Police Response and Chief’s […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/11-year-old-arrested-after-albuquerque-crime-spree/feed/ 0 60364 Durham County Hosts Free Gun Lock Giveaway Event https://thelocalnews.app/durham-county-hosts-free-gun-lock-giveaway-event/ https://thelocalnews.app/durham-county-hosts-free-gun-lock-giveaway-event/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 21:39:54 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=57831 Durham, North Carolina – June 2, 2024: The Durham County Department of Public Health, in collaboration with the county District Attorney’s Office, is set to organize a free gun lock giveaway, aligning with the NC S.A.F.E week of action, a statewide initiative aimed at emphasizing the secure storage of firearms. Event Details The giveaway event, […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/durham-county-hosts-free-gun-lock-giveaway-event/feed/ 0 57831 Teenager Wanted for Shooting Death of Georgia Man in Columbus https://thelocalnews.app/teenager-wanted-for-shooting-death-of-georgia-man-in-columbus/ https://thelocalnews.app/teenager-wanted-for-shooting-death-of-georgia-man-in-columbus/#respond Fri, 03 May 2024 19:18:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=36585 A teenager with a history of brushes with the law is being sought by authorities in connection with the shooting death of a Georgia man in Columbus over the weekend. Jaquan Curry, 19, is wanted for the homicide of Ronald Diggs, who was killed on April 29 outside a Waffle House on North High Street […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/teenager-wanted-for-shooting-death-of-georgia-man-in-columbus/feed/ 0 36585 Prospect Man Develops Gun Security App to Combat Theft https://thelocalnews.app/prospect-man-develops-gun-security-app-to-combat-theft/ https://thelocalnews.app/prospect-man-develops-gun-security-app-to-combat-theft/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 23:14:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=30235 A Prospect resident, Carl Lanore, has taken innovative steps to address gun theft concerns in Louisville by creating the Gun Leash app. Lanore, originally from Brooklyn, now resides in Prospect and has identified a significant issue with lost and stolen firearms across the United States. Addressing the Problem Lanore’s motivation stemmed from personal experience when […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/prospect-man-develops-gun-security-app-to-combat-theft/feed/ 0 30235 Michigan Implements Free Gun Lock Initiative https://thelocalnews.app/michigan-implements-free-gun-lock-initiative/ https://thelocalnews.app/michigan-implements-free-gun-lock-initiative/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:41:15 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=26017 In a bid to curb the rising incidents of gun-related accidents involving children, Michigan has rolled out a statewide program offering free gun locks at every local health department office. This initiative comes amidst growing concerns over the accessibility of unsecured firearms, particularly in households with minors. Partnership for Preventing Gun Violence The collaborative effort, […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/michigan-implements-free-gun-lock-initiative/feed/ 0 26017 Tragic Incident: 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in North Phoenix While Playing with Toy Guns https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-in-north-phoenix-while-playing-with-toy-guns/ https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-in-north-phoenix-while-playing-with-toy-guns/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:55:53 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=24527 A tragic incident has struck North Phoenix, where a 13-year-old boy lost his life while innocently playing with Nerf guns. The Phoenix Police Department is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event. Unforeseen Tragedy The incident occurred in North Phoenix, where the young boy was engaged in a playful activity with Nerf guns. However, […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-in-north-phoenix-while-playing-with-toy-guns/feed/ 0 24527 Tragic Incident in North Phoenix: 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot While Playing with Nerf Guns https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-in-north-phoenix-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-while-playing-with-nerf-guns/ https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-in-north-phoenix-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-while-playing-with-nerf-guns/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:12:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=24318 A heartbreaking incident has struck the North Phoenix area, where a 13-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic shooting accident involving Nerf guns. The Phoenix Police Department confirmed the devastating news, highlighting the need for caution even during seemingly innocent activities. Details of the Incident According to reports, the young boy was engaged in […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/tragic-incident-in-north-phoenix-13-year-old-boy-fatally-shot-while-playing-with-nerf-guns/feed/ 0 24318 Teen Sentenced in Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl in Bensalem https://thelocalnews.app/teen-sentenced-in-murder-of-12-year-old-girl-in-bensalem/ https://thelocalnews.app/teen-sentenced-in-murder-of-12-year-old-girl-in-bensalem/#respond Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:08:50 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=17052 Ash Cooper, formerly known as Joshua Cooper, receives 15-40 years in prison for fatally shooting Morgan Conners, a 12-year-old girl, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Tragic Incident Unfolds The Bensalem Police responded to a 911 call on November 25, 2022, reporting a potential homicide at the Top of the Ridge trailer park. A disturbing detail emerged: a […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/teen-sentenced-in-murder-of-12-year-old-girl-in-bensalem/feed/ 0 17052 Teen Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting Incident in Hendricks County https://thelocalnews.app/teen-arrested-in-connection-with-fatal-shooting-incident-in-hendricks-county/ https://thelocalnews.app/teen-arrested-in-connection-with-fatal-shooting-incident-in-hendricks-county/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:08:54 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=15584 A 15-year-old suspect has been taken into custody following a tragic incident in Hendricks County that left a 21-year-old dead from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred near Eagle Crossing Dr. and Memorial Knoll Dr. close to Brownsburg, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Details of the Incident On Tuesday, Hendricks County deputies responded […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/teen-arrested-in-connection-with-fatal-shooting-incident-in-hendricks-county/feed/ 0 15584 Marion County Prosecution Targets Neglectful Gun Owners https://thelocalnews.app/marion-county-prosecution-targets-neglectful-gun-owners/ https://thelocalnews.app/marion-county-prosecution-targets-neglectful-gun-owners/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:44:03 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=14898 In Marion County, Indiana, felony neglect charges have been pressed against gun owners whose children accessed firearms, resulting in tragic consequences. Fatal Incidents Prompt Legal Action Since the start of 2023, Marion County prosecutors have pursued felony neglect charges four times against gun owners whose children accessed firearms. Tragically, three of these incidents resulted in […]

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]]> https://thelocalnews.app/marion-county-prosecution-targets-neglectful-gun-owners/feed/ 0 14898 Trial of ‘Rust’ Armorer Hannah Gutierrez Continues in New Mexico https://thelocalnews.app/trial-of-rust-armorer-hannah-gutierrez-continues-in-new-mexico/ https://thelocalnews.app/trial-of-rust-armorer-hannah-gutierrez-continues-in-new-mexico/#respond Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:15:54 +0000 https://thelocalnews.app/?p=10444 The trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez, charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, has garnered significant attention, with both prosecution and defense presenting contrasting narratives. As the trial unfolds, it’s imperative to scrutinize the case, particularly through the lens of Second Amendment rights and the broader […]

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