Author: Gunner Quinn

Jenard Walton, a New Orleans resident with a significant felony history, is sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegal firearm possession. During a federal search of his home on March 19, 2024, law enforcement uncovered a nine-millimeter pistol hidden in a kitchen cabinet and a stolen .40 caliber handgun concealed in a secret compartment, along with nearly $38,000 in cash. Walton’s past criminal convictions, including a previous federal firearms offense, led to enhancements in his sentencing under Project Safe Neighborhoods, a federal initiative aimed at combating gun violence. His case highlights the ongoing efforts of local authorities, including the…

This June, Brothers Arms gun shop in St. Joseph, Missouri, is using Gun Violence Awareness Month to advocate for responsible firearm ownership and emphasize the importance of safe storage practices. Clay Bricker, the shop owner, highlights that many gun-related injuries can be prevented through education and secure handling, particularly among children. Bricker stresses the need for awareness regarding the portrayal of firearms in media and offers curriculum-based firearm handling classes for kids, requiring adult participation to foster communication. The shop also provides tips for safe handling, including the use of biometric safes, reinforcing a commitment to safety, especially in light…

A federal judge has ordered a Williamson County duck hunting club to cease operations for two years following the owner’s guilty plea to illegal baiting practices under the Lacey Act. Hugh Thomas Burns Jr., owner of Burns Hunting Club, along with co-defendant Michael McKinney, engaged in providing guided hunts over illegally baited fields, actions that undermine fair hunting practices and federal laws. The ruling not only results in a two-year closure but also imposes fines totaling $66,500 on the two men. Burns was sentenced to probation and prohibited from hunting or guiding during this period, with officials emphasizing the importance…

Deputies are actively investigating an armed robbery that took place at the Academy Sports + Outdoors on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon on Tuesday afternoon. The incident unfolded shortly after 12:46 p.m. when a man entered the store, took several items, and confronted a store clerk with a firearm before making his escape on a bicycle. The suspect is described as a man in his 30s to 40s, approximately six feet tall, wearing a black t-shirt and gray pants. Remarkably, no injuries occurred during the incident, but local law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward. The case remains…

In a concerning incident on Texas Tech University’s campus, two police officers are injured after an armed suspect engages them in a shootout early Tuesday morning. The incident unfolds while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle in a campus parking lot, leading to gunfire that ultimately results in the suspect’s death at the scene. Authorities report that the officers, who suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, were promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Congressman Jodey Arrington expresses relief over their condition and emphasizes the inherent risks faced by law enforcement in maintaining public safety. As investigations continue, further details…

Larry Lightning Jr., a 45-year-old San Diego County man, is sentenced to 488 years and 8 months in prison after being convicted on 30 felony counts for a series of violent armed bank robberies. Over a span of three years from 2019 to 2022, he terrorized bank employees and customers while stealing nearly $400,000, employing firearms and extreme violence, including hostage-taking and physical assaults during his heists. The case remained unsolved until a DNA match in 2022 led to his arrest, highlighting the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to bring him to justice. Prosecutors described Lightning’s brazen tactics, which included…

Since the first grey wolves were reintroduced to Colorado in 2023, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) knew they had a headache on their hands. Just how immense the migraine was, however, surpassed their expectations—and continues to do so.At commission meetings, members regularly spend an outsized amount of time arguing over wolf policy, detracting from time that could be used to guide the management of the state’s numerous other game species, like elk and deer. At a recent meeting on June 11, CPW director Jeff Davis intentionally omitted a wolf update from the agenda for that exact reason, but the conversation…

A coalition of city and county leaders, along with public health experts, convenes in Austin for the fourth annual Gun Violence Prevention Summit. This year’s event brings together figures such as Travis County District Attorney José Garza and Judge Brandy Mueller, emphasizing the collaborative effort to tackle gun violence through community engagement. The summit highlights the importance of survivor and community input in shaping effective policies, showcasing a series of panels where gun violence survivors and first responders share their insights. “There has to be community-led solutions to preventing violence,” states Sherwynn Patton, co-founder of ATX Peace, underscoring the summit’s…

An armed robbery at an Exxon gas station in LaGrange, Dutchess County, is under investigation following an incident that occurred around 4:39 AM on Saturday, June 21, 2025. An unknown suspect, displaying a handgun, demanded cash from the store register before fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. The suspect is described as wearing a black sweatshirt, black pants, and a green face mask. The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office is actively pursuing leads and requests anyone with information about the robbery or the suspect’s whereabouts to come forward. They urge witnesses or anyone who observed events before or…

The City of Tulsa is set to vote on a proposed curfew for minors in downtown areas, aimed at reducing youth gun violence. This decision follows a troubling surge in gun-related incidents, most recently marked by a shooting at the Tulsa Juneteenth Festival that left one dead and several injured, highlighting urgent community safety concerns. Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the potential curfew, which would restrict minors’ presence downtown between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., and introduced a task force to tackle underlying issues contributing to gun violence. As Tulsa grapples with the loss of 26 lives to gun violence since…