Author: Gunner Quinn

Manhattan prosecutors are targeting the “Fast Life” and “Wuski” gangs, which are alleged to be behind more than half of the gun violence in East Harlem. Recent indictments against these crews highlight their involvement in 21 shootings and showcase the Manhattan District Attorney’s strategy of using lump prosecutions to dismantle these violent organizations that threaten community safety. As the DA’s office works to build cases utilizing social media analysis and NYPD cooperation, they emphasize the gangs’ substantial impact on local crime rates. This approach appears to be yielding results, with homicides in North Manhattan dropping significantly over the past year,…

Two teenagers are charged with armed robbery following their arrest while allegedly attempting to steal from the cash register at Geste Beer & Wine in Bethesda. Police linked the suspects to three separate armed robbery incidents that occurred over a three-day period, where they reportedly threatened store employees with an implied firearm. Officers identified the suspects during a patrol and apprehended them before they could escape. In addition to facing two counts of armed robbery and one count of robbery, the teens have been referred to the Department of Juvenile Services and are currently detained at a youth facility. The…

West Hartford police are actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the American Eagle Financial Credit Union on Wednesday morning. Officers responded to a report of the holdup shortly after 11:30 a.m., and Assistant Chief Lawrence Terra confirmed that there were no reported injuries and that the incident did not pose a public threat. The bank, located at 1245 New Britain Ave., will remain closed for the day as investigators from the Patrol and Detective Division assess the scene. Authorities are seeking information from the public and encouraging anyone with details related to the incident to contact the West…

A 26-year-old woman, recently relocated to the city, tragically loses her life after being caught in the crossfire of a shooting incident. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect involved in the gun violence that took place on Friday, prompting concern among residents and a renewed focus on safety in the area. The victim, an international student whose identity has not yet been disclosed, is deeply mourned by the community, highlighting the growing issue of gun violence in urban settings. As friends and neighbors come together to honor her memory, many are left questioning how such senseless acts can disrupt…

The gun store that sold the firearm used in the tragic Oxford High School shooting is requesting the Michigan Court of Appeals dismiss a lawsuit brought by the family of an injured survivor. Acme Shooting Goods claims it is too distanced from the incident to be held liable, arguing that there was no indication during the sale that the weapon was intended for a minor, despite allegations of a “straw sale.” In the lawsuit, the family of Elijah Mueller, who suffered injuries in the 2021 shooting, contends the store should have recognized the warning signs during the purchase process. Matthew…

Robin Peguero, who previously served as investigative counsel for the January 6th congressional subcommittee, announces his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida. He seeks to challenge Republican Rep. María Elvira Salazar amid a crowded Democratic field that includes former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey and businessman Richard Lamondin. With a background in law and experience in high-profile political roles, including work with Senators and as a homicide prosecutor, Peguero emphasizes the need for a change in South Florida. He expresses a commitment to supporting working families and small businesses, claiming a district that traditionally leans Republican should…

A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by Mariya Gomelskaya against gun manufacturer Sig Sauer will proceed in state court. This decision stems from the tragic death of her husband, Roman Neshin, who died from a gunshot wound when his Sig Sauer P320 allegedly discharged unintendedly while holstered. The widow claims that the firearm’s design is defective and lacks necessary safety features, arguing it is part of a broader issue as her attorneys represent over 100 victims of similar unintended discharges involving the P320 model. As the case returns to its original jurisdiction in Philadelphia, it raises critical…

This month, a traditional hunting weapon was revealed to be much more traditional than previously thought.In 1985, a boomerang carved out of mammoth tusk was discovered in the Obłazowa Cave in southern Poland. This thing is big: more than two feet long, perfectly semi-circular, and extremely sleek for an ancient weapon. Although the mammoth ivory itself was too delicate to be sampled for carbon dating when it was found, the surrounding artifacts led scientists to place the boomerang at around 18,000 years old.But the cave was occupied for a much longer period, starting with the Neanderthals and continuing through the…

President Trump hasn’t been shy about wielding his pen and his phone to change public land policy, and last week was no different. On July 3rd, the president signed two orders he says are designed to “Make America Beautiful Again.”The first will establish the Make America Beautiful Again Commission. This Commission will be responsible for advising the president on a variety of priorities outlined in the executive order. These include promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources while driving economic growth; expanding access to public lands and waters for recreation; encouraging responsible, voluntary conservation efforts; cutting bureaucratic delays that hinder effective…

Often dismissed as another Eastern Bloc Kalashnikov variant, the Czech vz.58 is its own unique firearm and showcases that country’s fierce firearm independence streak, even when within the sphere of the Soviet Union. Over the years, semi-automatic versions of the vz.58 have been imported for the U.S. civilian market. The broadest offerings to date are CzechPoint USA’s new-for-2025 lineup of vz.58 rifles and pistols. Developed in the late 1950s as a replacement for the equally unique vz.52 rifle, the vz.58’s short-stroke gas piston system and tilting-block locking system are a sharp contrast from the Kalashnikov’s long-stroke operating system and rotating…