A Secret Service officer was shot by the suspected gunman at the White House Correspondents' Dinner but was not seriously injured. Cole Allen, charged with attempted assassination of the president, was arrested at the scene and remains in custody.
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A shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge injures 10 people after an argument between two groups escalates. Authorities say suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
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.
In a major operation led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, an underground nightclub in Colorado Springs was raided, resulting in the detention of 114 individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants and the seizure of firearms and drugs. The raid, which involved over 300 officers and agents from various federal and local agencies, was the result of a months-long investigation into illegal activities at the club. This operation highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and firearm possession, with further investigations expected to explore the broader implications of the activities uncovered.
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.
Authorities in Iowa have responded to a shooting at Perry High School, located outside of Des Moines, with the shooter believed to be dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Three others were injured, including two students and an administrator, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and President Joe Biden tracking the latest on the incident. Two news conferences are scheduled for today, and parents have been urged to come forward with any information.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a firearms modification that increases the rate of fire of semi-automatic rifles. The case was brought by Texas-based gun owner and licensed dealer Michael Cargill, who owned two bump stocks before the ban went into effect. The decision to hear the case is likely to be closely watched by gun rights activists and gun control advocates alike, and could signal that the court is ready to consider more gun rights cases in the future.
Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Delaware on three felony counts related to his purchase of a firearm in October 2018. The indictment alleges that Biden made a false statement on a form used for firearms purchases, and his legal team has maintained that he had entered into a binding non-prosecution agreement. If convicted, Biden could face up to 10 years in prison for each of the three counts.