Customers at NY mall confuse umbrella for AR-15 rifle, leading to lockdown
A shopper at New York’s largest mall triggered panic when a man with an umbrella was mistaken for an active shooter. The incident unfolded around 3:20 PM, leading to a sudden influx of 911 calls. Witnesses thought the umbrella resembled an AR-15 rifle while walking through the Destiny USA Shopping and Entertainment Complex. One caller […]
Man detained at Florida airport with a loaded AR-15 rifle and knives
Arrest Made at Palm Beach Airport Early on Tuesday morning, a man was taken into custody at Palm Beach County Airport after law enforcement discovered an AR-15 rifle and several knives in his car, which was parked in a restricted area. Deputies from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) responded around 7:10 AM after […]
McCloskeys regain their AR-15 rifle 5 years after confrontation during Black Lives Matter protests
A couple from St. Louis, who gained significant attention in 2020 for brandishing their firearms, has successfully regained their semi-automatic rifle after a lengthy legal battle. This followed an incident when Black Lives Matter protesters marched outside their home. Authorities had confiscated the AR-15 over five years ago. After a complex legal process, the weapon […]
McCloskeys regain their AR-15 rifle after a lengthy legal fight in St. Louis
Mark and Patricia McCloskey Regain AR-15 After Legal Battle A couple from St. Louis, known for a viral incident involving their firearms during a Black Lives Matter protest in 2020, has had their AR-15 returned after a lengthy legal struggle. The couple, Mark and Patricia McCloskey, had their weapons seized by authorities over five years […]
Person seen in NYC with ‘long rifle’ actually carried a paintball gun — but remains under arrest
A known criminal was spotted in a Bronx neighborhood carrying what appeared to be a long rifle, but it turned out to be a paintball gun. Police sources indicated on Wednesday that he still faced criminal charges. Rodney Lance, 42, was seen strolling through Mount Eden around 12:30 PM, holding the suspected weapon in his […]
Gunman Shane Tamura received rifle component from associate, Adams states
New York Shooting Update On Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared details about the recent shooting incident, revealing that the gunman acquired a part of his rifle from a friend. “The lower part [of the rifle],” he stated. Four lives were lost in the shooting, which occurred at the NFL headquarters. Interestingly, the […]
Bloodstains detected on the assault rifle used by Shane Tamura during his violent attack at 345 Park Avenue
Disturbing images have emerged showing the assault rifle used by Shane Tamura during a deadly attack in a midtown skyscraper on Monday night. This weapon, a Palmetto State Armory M4, was responsible for the death of an NYPD officer and four civilians. Retailing at about $500, the AR-style rifle came outfitted with a high-capacity magazine. […]
Mom Sues School After Son Suspended Over Soda Cans in Shape of Rifle
Riley Grunden is suing Missouri Mountain View Birchtree R-III School District with suspension received for posting a photo of Dr. Pepper Cans, placed in the form of a rifle. Reason Magazine It’s attracting attention Granden’s son, WG, took a photo of the can at home on September 14, 2025 and posted it on social media. […]
Missouri mom sues her son’s school for suspending him over Dr. Pepper rifle
The mother is suing Missouri school for placing Dr. Pepper’s can in the shape of a rifle and posting photos of the work on Snapchat. “This is merciless. My son will not hurt or threaten a single person,” said Riley Grunden, the mother of a student known as WG, in a statement. Released by Goldwater […]
Male posing as federal agent fires about 30 rounds from AR-15 rifle outside Texas sheriff’s office, sheriff says
The man claiming to be a federal agent fired about 30 rounds into the air outside the Texas Sheriff's Office Saturday morning from an AR-15 rifle. Sheriff's account. Houston County Sheriff Zach Benge I said The 34-year-old suspect came to the Houston County Sheriff's Office lobby around 7am. He was arrested for impersonating an officer, […]