The 'Americans Getting Shot' Thread

[beachbound]

Kentucky police reported an “active shooter situation” on Saturday evening near Interstate 75 in London, Kentucky, south of Lexington, where “numerous persons” had been shot in traffic.

I know the area well. Approximately 70 miles, east of here. I’m guessing it’s a backward ass University of Kentucky fan, pissed of they got their asses handed to them, at home, to South Carolina, this afternoon.

[cyrille]

These two made an auspicious start to their married lives.



Michigan couple arrested after groom allegedly kills groomsman hours after wedding | US crime | The Guardian

[Norton]

“Please pray for everyone involved.”

Thoughts and prayers! All sorted now.

[harrybarracuda]

These two made an auspicious start to their married lives.



Michigan couple arrested after groom allegedly kills groomsman hours after wedding | US crime | The Guardian

Erm..... "shot" sybille. Not run over.

[cyrille]

Erm..... "shot" sybille. Not run over.

Meh, still worth reading, harriet.

Good luck with the pmt.

[harrybarracuda]

Meh, still worth reading, harriet.

Good luck with the pmt.

Try not to be a douche about it sybille.

You fucked up. It happens.

[harrybarracuda]

I was trying to find the "rugged terrain" in which the suspect has gone to ground.

Good old Google Maps, eh?

[Norton]

I was trying to find the "rugged terrain" in which the suspect has gone to ground.

He's hiding at this petrol station.

[harrybarracuda]

A sheriff in rural Kentucky has been arrested, accused of shooting and killing a district court judge after an argument inside the courthouse.

Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, was taken into custody without incident at the Letcher County Courthouse, where District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was shot and killed, Kentucky State Police said in a statement.

Police offered no motive for the shooting. Stines has been charged with one count of first-degree murder.

“There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on X.

The Mountain Eagle reported from the courthouse that Stines walked into the judge’s outer office and told court employees he needed to speak to Mullins alone. The two closed the door to the inner office behind them and later shots were heard.

Stines walked out with his hands up and surrendered to police, the Mountain Eagle said.

Sheriff shoots judge dead inside Kentucky courthouse chambers - NZ Herald

[Norton]

pray

And thoughts. Don't forget the thoughts gov.

[harrybarracuda]

And thoughts. Don't forget the thoughts gov.

Yes, a shocking oversight on the Governor's part.

[Norton]

Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting

At least four people have been killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, police say.
“Multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people” late on Satuday in the Five Points South area of the city, Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald said.
Police found the bodies of two men and one woman at the scene and a fourth victim died of bullet wounds in hospital, he said.
Detectives are investigating whether the gunmen walked up to the victims or drove by, Mr Fitzgerald added. No suspects have been arrested.
The Five Points South district is known for its nightlife. The shooting occurred on Magnolia Avenue, Mr Fitzgerald said.
Witnesses who were queuing outside a hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue at the time told local news site Al.com that some of the gunfire sounded as though it came from a gun converted to be fully automatic.
Speaking about the injured, Mr Fitzgerald told reporters: “We have dozens of gunshot victims from this area. I’m told at least four of those gunshot victims are life-threatening."
There have been more than 400 mass shootings across the US so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are injured or killed.

Four dead and dozens hurt in Alabama mass shooting

[david44]

but the NRA won't prevent armed morons

[Norton]

Brings the death toll to near 12,000 just this year. Near double US troops killed per year in the Vietnam war.

[harrybarracuda]

USA! USA! Thoughts and Prayers, etc.

Three people, including a teenage suspect, have died and several are injured after a shooting at a school in Wisconsin.
A teacher and a teenage student were killed in the attack at Abundant Life Christian School in the state capital Madison.
The suspect has been identified as a 15-year-old female student who opened fire in a study hall.
Police said the body of the teenager was found by officers who stormed the school, suggesting the suspect killed themselves.
A handgun was recovered after the attack.

Wisconsin: Teacher and student killed as teenage girl opens fire in school | US News | Sky News

[david44]

With Trump due even less chance of any meaningful gun control. What a zoo!

[Troy]

^ unless he gets shot at again...perhaps

[Norton]

Between 7 October 2001 and 30 August 2021, the United States lost a total of 2,459 military personnel in Afghanistan. Of this figure, 1,922 had been killed in action.

As of Sept. 5, 2024 at least 11,598 people have died from gun violence in the U.S.

Thoughts n prayers to all.

Join the Army now!

[david44]

Yes with 2nd grader having to call for help.

I don't imagine a 15 year old had a 3D printer skill or keys to an armory, so some slack sicko left it around?

[beachbound]

Thoughts n prayers

America’s cure-all.

[thailazer]

You can thank the NRA for making guns available to all, qualified or not.

[harrybarracuda]

You can thank the NRA for making guns available to all, qualified or not.

Yes, an amazing quote from the local police chief:

Barnes said a handgun was recovered at the scene – but that the police had not yet tracked the weapon’s origin. “How does any 15-year-old get hold of a gun?” he said.

[david44]

I'd hazard a wild guess from a family member, older sibling/friend who does not keep a lethal weapon either under their personal control or locked in a secure place.

I used to think Americans could not be so dumb but they've elected Trump twice which rather defeats any hope for better gun control.

If you don't control there will be usual parade of family. killings, odd Mall or School which barely make top storythese days if only one victim, what a tragic falure of democracy, pliant lawmakers, NRA lobby, leads to sad outcomes .

[Norton]

Not a pretty picture.

[david44]

I've asked before will they run out of ammo or victims first?

The fast no major campaign , all the T part Antida me to BLM protestors took on the NRA .

Gun toting Harris being an owner reflected her total inadequacy to be POTUS