Inmate who smuggled gun in her vagina gets 10 years
Amy Wilhite secretly stowed a four-inch revolver which was later found in her cell in a Missouri jail 17 days after her arrest.
Midwest
Police fatally shoot gunman who killed 2 at Wisconsin casino
Witnesses describe “hailstorm” of bullets as crazed attacker let loose.
Ma’Khia Bryant’s sister sought help before shooting
Tragedy has cast a spotlight on challenges faced by the Columbus foster care system.
Reporter killed by stray bullet through apartment window
Young Missouri journalist tragically dies after being struck in her first-floor apartment by seemingly random gunshot.
Ma’Khia Bryant’s mother speaks out after fatal police shooting
The family of the slain teenager say that she was only wielding a knife to defend herself.
Protesters gather after police fatally shoot teen in Columbus
Swiftly released bodycam footage shows 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant apparently trying to stab someone before an officer opens fire.
7-year-old girl fatally shot at McDonald’s drive-thru in Chicago
The child was outside the fast food joint with her father, who is now in hospital, when two gunmen opened fire.
FedEx shooter bought guns legally despite warning
Brandon Scott Hole was able to purchase weapons used in Indianapolis massacre just months after cops seized his shotgun over mental health concerns.
Mother of FedEx shooter warned he might commit ‘suicide by cop’
Gunman who shot dead 8 at Indianapolis facility was questioned by feds last year after his mother called police about his concerning behavior.
Police search for motive in Indianapolis shooting that left eight dead
Horrific attack took place at a FedEx facility and ended with the gunman taking his own life.
Derek Chauvin pleads the fifth
The defense at the murder trial of former Officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd rested its case Thursday without putting Chauvin on the stand, presenting a total of two days of testimony to the prosecution’s two weeks. Closing arguments are set to begin Monday morning, after which the jury will get the case. Before the jury … Read more