A married couple and their son were sentenced to life in prison without parole on Tuesday for fatally shooting a security guard in Flint, Michigan. The incident occurred after the guard asked the couple's daughter to wear a mask while shopping, and the three were convicted of first-degree premeditated murder. The sentencing sparked outrage in the community and serves as a reminder of the importance of following safety protocols during the pandemic.
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Police have arrested Levon Semaj Longstreet, a 17-year-old charged with second-degree murder and second-degree assault in connection with a fatal shooting at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. Taeshawn Adams-Wright, 18, has also been charged and a 17-year-old boy and his mother were taken into custody Tuesday in connection with the shooting. An investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.
The U.S. Capitol Police have investigated 7,501 potential threats against members of Congress in 2022, a historically high number but slightly down from the previous two years. The agency is continuing to investigate potential threats and has implemented additional security measures, such as increased surveillance and National Guard troops, to protect the Capitol complex and its members. They are also working to increase public awareness of the need to report any suspicious activity or potential threats.
Six people, including a 16-year-old mother and her 10-month-old son, were tragically killed in a shooting in Goshen, California overnight Monday. The Tulare County Sheriff's Office believes the family had gang associations and were fleeing the scene when they were shot in their heads. The sheriff's office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Solomon Peña, a former Republican candidate for state office in New Mexico, was arrested Monday and is facing multiple criminal charges related to allegedly paying and conspiring with four men to shoot at the homes of four Democratic lawmakers in Albuquerque since early December. He is currently in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque and the investigation is ongoing.
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a one-sentence notice with the federal court in El Paso, announcing that they will not seek the death penalty for Patrick Crusius, who is accused of fatally shooting nearly two dozen people in a racist attack at a West Texas Walmart in 2019. Crusius is charged with federal hate crimes and firearms violations, as well as capital murder in state court, and could still face the death penalty if convicted. The trial is expected to begin in October, and the sentence he could face is currently unclear.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) has announced the discovery of a child's remains near Rush Springs, Oklahoma. The search for the missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield began on January 10, after her 5-year-old sister was seen wandering unattended. An affidavit for the arrest of Ivon Adams, one of Athena's caretakers, alleges that his wife confessed to authorities that he killed Athena and buried her near their old house. The OSBI is yet to confirm the identity of the remains, but further details are expected in the coming days.
Brian Walshe, a 47-year-old Massachusetts man, is expected to be arraigned Wednesday on a charge of murder in the death of his missing wife, Ana Walshe, 39. Walshe has been in custody since January 7th on a charge of impeding authorities in their search for his wife, and additional evidence in support of the murder charge will be presented at arraignment. Ana Walshe has been missing since the new year, and the arraignment of Brian Walshe is scheduled for Wednesday.