Authorities evacuated part of downtown Bakersfield after a reported bomb threat at a Chase bank branch. Police said an unidentified man was barricaded inside with an unknown number of people, and at least one hostage was reported by a local CBS affiliate.
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A gunman was stopped by Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, preventing casualties among attendees including President Trump. The suspect was tackled one floor above the ballroom after bypassing multiple security layers.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, charged with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, have requested a six-month delay of the preliminary hearing to thoroughly review extensive forensic and digital evidence. Key issues in the case include inconclusive ballistic analyses by the ATF and ongoing FBI testing, as well as complex DNA evidence found on the alleged murder weapon. Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty, while the defense continues investigating and preparing for trial amid unresolved evidentiary questions.
A shooting at Old Dominion University’s Constant Hall on Thursday morning left two people critically injured and the gunman dead, prompting an immediate lockdown and suspension of classes. Law enforcement, including the Norfolk Police and ATF agents, responded swiftly to neutralize the threat, while the university and state officials emphasized their commitment to campus safety and ongoing support. Students described chaotic evacuations, and authorities continue to investigate the incident as they provide updates to the community.
The United States Supreme Court has upheld a Biden administration regulation that classifies "ghost gun" kits as firearms under federal law, allowing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to regulate them. In a 7-2 decision, the court found that the ATF's regulation aligns with the federal Gun Control Act, rejecting challengers' arguments and affirming the agency's authority over certain weapon parts kits. This ruling is seen as a victory for gun control advocates, as it enhances oversight and accountability in the sale and distribution of gun parts by including ghost gun kits under the same regulatory framework as other firearms.
The Supreme Court has temporarily intervened in a legal battle over the Biden administration's restrictions on so-called "ghost guns," reviving a regulation from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) that requires anyone who manufactures or assembles a firearm for personal use to obtain a serial number from the ATF and be subject to a background check before they can be sold or transferred. A group of gun owners, manufacturers and firearms advocacy organizations challenged the rule in court, but the Biden administration has sought emergency relief from the Supreme Court to put on hold the lower court's ruling while it appeals the decision. The court's decision is a temporary victory for the Biden administration, freezing the litigation until the justices decide whether to hear the case.
Authorities responded to an "active shooter incident" Saturday afternoon at the Allen Premium Outlets in Allen, Texas. Video posted to social media captured the sound of gunfire and panic among people in the mall's parking lot. The FBI and other agencies are investigating the incident, and the ATF is asking anyone with information or who was at the mall to contact them.