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Cleveland Man James Gilkerson Opens Fire On Police With Assault Rifle During Routine Traffic Stop

Davey Jones — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:19:25 +0000

As the debate about gun control continues in our country, it seems the worst of the worst come out in people. Meet James Gilkerson. He opened fire on Cleveland police during a routine traffic stop for running a stop sign with an assault rifle. What is wrong with people? You can Click Here To Watch The Gun [...]

A 5-Year-Old Shot and Killed his 2-Year-Old Sister

Phil Nye — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:59:21 +0000

Earlier this week (April 30th), a 5-year-old boy in Cumberland County, Kentucky was playing with a .22-caliber rifle and accidentally shot and killed his 2-year-old sister. The rifle was a gift the boy received last year. The Cumberland County Coroner said: “It’s a Crickett. It’s a little rifle for a kid.” Many reacting to the [...]

Shooting at New River Valley Mall in Virginia

Eric Meier — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:20:04 +0000

There are media reports coming from Blacksburg, Virginia there there is a shooting at the New River Valley Mall. Those monitoring scanner traffic from the Christianburg, Virginia area are reporting that shots have been fired at the mall. There are conflicting reports of shots at a community college in the area. New River Valley mall is near [...]

Continuing Coverage Of The Herkimer Shooting Incident: New Videos And Interviews After Kurt Myers Was Shot Dead By Police [UPDATES + EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:24:11 +0000

**NOTE** This story is being constantly updated. (The last update was 19 March 2013.) Please see below for the latest information. [button href="http://wibx950.com/listen-live/" title="LISTEN LIVE TO COVERAGE" align="center"] [button href="http://wibx950.com/herkimer-residents-react-to-kurt-myers-incident/" title="Herkimer's Reaction To The Incident" align="center"] Herkimer, Mohawk, and Utica schools are on modified lockdown at this hour. The move is said to be precautionary [...]

Las Vegas Strip Closed for 15 Hours Following Shooting That Ended in Fatal Fiery Car Crash

Jordan Dawson — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:34:01 +0000

A shootout that ended in a car crash engulfed in flames on the Las Vegas strip closed down the main road where the incident left a cab driver, a passenger in the cab and a rapper dead, and four other people injured. According to CNN, a dispute broke out a little before 4:30 a.m. Thursday, [...]

Authorities Can't Confirm They Have Found Body of Christopher Dorner

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:55:29 +0000

Officials have not yet confirmed whether the body found in a Big Bear, California, cabin was that of accused cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Authorities say they need time to sift through the remains of a fire set in the cabin on Tuesday and “identification will be attempted through forensic means,” but they do believe the remains [...]

Police Exchange Gunfire With Alleged Cop-Killer Christopher Dorner

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:53:02 +0000

Going on right now in Big Bear, California, is a gunfight between law-enforcement officials and alleged cop-killer Christopher Dorner. Multiple officers have apparently been injured during the battle, in which hundreds of rounds have been fired. A large manhunt for Dorner has been under way for days now, extending as far as Tijuana, Mexico, on [...]

How to Survive a Shooting — These Tips May Save Your Life

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:42:58 +0000

If you ever find yourself confronted by someone with a gun, know you are not defenseless. Gun control has become a major topic in the national conversation in the wake of shootings that have occurred in malls, schools, movie theaters and office buildings. While the debate rages on, you need to take steps to protect [...]

Hostage Situation In Alabama Ends With Child Safe

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:12:52 +0000

The nearly week long hostage situation in Alabama involving a five-year-old boy has finally come to an end. According to officials in Alabama, the boy has been recovered safely by officers. His kidnapper, Jimmy Lee Dykes, was killed, when authorities stormed his underground bunker. The boy was taken from a school bus last week, [...]

Phoenix Office Shooting Leaves At Least Six Injured

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:25:04 +0000

At least six people have been injured at a shooting in an office complex in Phoenix on Wednesday. It’s unclear if the suspect has been apprehended and authorities say this was not a random incident. It’s not believed anyone died, although one person is in extremely critical condition. There are reports that three people were [...]

Gunman Shoots and Kills Bus Driver, Holds 6-Year-Old Hostage in Bunker

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:28:26 +0000

On Tuesday afternoon, a man in Dale County, Alabama, near Midland City, got on a school bus, demanded a child be let off with him, then shot and killed the bus driver when he refused. The shooter, identified as Jimmy Lee Dykes, then took the boy from the bus and is currently holed up with him in an underground bunker nearby.

New Mexico Teen Gunman Kills 5 Inside Home [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:17:02 +0000

Authorities in New Mexico say a teenage boy has fatally shot two adults and three children inside a suburban Albuquerque home. The Albuquerque Journal is identifying the victims as part of the the family of Pastor Greg Griego, a pastor at the Calvary Church in Albuquerque. Griego’s bio on the church website, which has been removed, [...]

Man, Baby Shot In Brooklyn's Herbert Von King Park

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:11:21 +0000

Brooklyn, NY (WIBX) – A man and a baby have been shot in Brooklyn, according to a report by NBC New York. The station is reporting that the incident occurred at about 2 p.m. in Herbert Von King Park. According to the station, the victims were taken to Kings County Hospital, where they are being [...]

NRA Calls For Armed Gaurds In Schools And Teachers To Get Concealed Weapons Training Following The Tragedy At Sandy Hook

Keith James — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:25:26 +0000

“The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is with a good guy with a gun.” This is the simple but loaded comment by the main man over at the NRA that has put himself and his company under some serious criticism lately. While the logic may seem sound on the [...]

Beyonce + Selena Gomez Speak Out in 'Demand a Plan' Gun Control PSA

Jessica Sager — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:26:35 +0000

Beyonce and Selena Gomez are among a litany of stars that have lent their faces and voices to the gun control cause. The 'Love on Top' and 'Love You Like a Love Song' singers are speaking out in the latest 'Demand a Plan' public service announcement.

Shootout In Binghamton Leaves Gunman Dead, Officer Injured

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 13:13:38 +0000

An early morning shootout in Binghamton has left one gunman dead and an officer injured. According to WBNG, the incident occurred at around 2:30 this morning near Conklin and Livingston Streets, when officers were called to investigate two suspicious people. When they approached the men near the Memorial Street Bridge, one fired, hitting an officer. [...]

2 Firefighters Shot and Killed at Scene of Fire in Webster, N.Y.; Gunman Dead (UPDATED)

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:23:48 +0000

UPDATE 4:07 p.m. EST: Authorities have identified the gunman as William Spengler, an ex-convict who spent 17 years in prison for murdering his 92-year-old grandmother in 1980.

Spengler was paroled for the crime in 1998.

Police also have not located Spengler's 67-year-old sister, who lived in the house with Spengler.

Authorities also report that a total of seven houses were destroyed in the blaze.

UPDATE 12:40 p.m. EST: Police chief Gerald Pickering says that the gunman, who was killed at the scene, either by police or from a self-inflicted wound, may have set a trap for first responders.

UPDATE 12:15 p.m. EST: The Associated Press is reporting that the gunman who killed the two firefighters is also dead. His body was found at the scene. The names of the two deceased firefighters, according to the Democrat and Chronicle, are Mike Chiapperini, 43, a volunteer firefighter and the Webster Police Department’s public information officer, and Tomasz Kaczowka. The names of the wounded firefighters are Joseph Hofsetter and Theodore Scardino.

Early Monday morning two firefighters were shot and killed when responding to a call in Webster, New York, just outside Rochester. After the firefighters arrived at 191 Lake Road, an unknown shooter fired at them as they left their truck, killing two of them and wounding two others. The wounded men are at a nearby hospital; one is in stable condition, the other is in guarded condition.

Police Hunt For Gunman Who Shot At Firefighters Near Rochester [UPDATED with VIDEO]

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:09:56 +0000

Webster, NY (WIBX) – UPDATE: WHAM-TV (ABC) is reporting two firefighters are dead as houses continue to burn in Webster, New York. Police continue to secure the scene and search for a gunman who opened fire on firefighters battling a blaze. We are now receiving reports that two firefighters have been shot and killed at [...]

PS22 Sing in Honor of Sandy Hook Shooting Victims

Scott Shetler — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:17:05 +0000

The children of Staten Island choir PS22 are known for their adorable covers of pop songs, but they're going to touch a lot more hearts with their latest performance. In a new video, the choir performs the official school song of Sandy Hook Elementary School in remembrance of the 20 first-graders and six staff members who were killed during the school shooting there on Dec. 14.

Mike Posner Releases 'Heaven' Song Dedicated to Sandy Hook Shooting Victims

Nadine Cheung — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:05:35 +0000

The news of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting affected people nationwide, including singer-songwriter Mike Posner, who has written and dedicated a new song for the families of the tragedy. Entitled ‘Heaven,’ Posner takes a simple, acoustic approach to the short-and-sweet pop tune, which was born out of his own inability to process the events [...]