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Police identify suspect in Michigan Mormon church attack
MSNBC· 2025-09-28 21:47
Incident Summary - The incident involves a 40-year-old male suspect named Thomas Jacob Sanford from Burton [1] - The suspect is now deceased [1] Casualties - Initially, there were 10 gunshot victims [1] - Two victims have died, increasing the death toll to two [1] - Seven victims are in stable condition [1] - One victim is in critical condition [1]
Suspect identified and one victim killed in shooting at Michigan church
MSNBC· 2025-09-28 18:10
What we know right now is that a 40-year-old suspect from Burton, he's a male. He drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church. He then exited his vehicle, firing uh several rounds at individuals within the church.Uh 10 gunshot victims um have been transported to local hospitals at this time, including one who has been deceased. officers who were trained immediately responded to the area. Uh, one was a DNR officer and then one was a Granling Township officer where they met the suspect and they en ...
Gunman opens fire from boat killing three people at bar
NBC News· 2025-09-28 14:13
Three people are dead and several others injured after a person on a boat opened fire on a crowd at a riverfront bar in North Carolina. Officials there say they have a person matching the description of the shooter in custody and there is no further threat to the. ...
Mark Kelly recalls Gabby Giffords shooting in wake of Charlie Kirk assassination: Full interview
NBC News· 2025-09-14 13:40
Joining me now is Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona. Senator Kelly, welcome back to Meet the Press. Thank you again for having me on, Kristen.Thank you so much for being here at the end of of an incredibly difficult week for the entire country. Obviously, Charlie Kirk was one of your constituents. You have lived through and experienced political violence firsthand.Your wife, former Congresswoman Gabby Gfords, survived an assassination attempt in 2011. What do you make of this moment the US is living ...
Black cities are ‘main targets’ for National Guard deployments: TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson
MSNBC· 2025-09-13 19:19
Memphis, Tennessee is the next target for President Trump's deployments of the National Guard to major American cities. It's the latest continuation of what he claims is a crackdown on rampant crime in America. He made the announcement yesterday on Fox News. >> We're going to Memphis. Memphis is >> that's the next city. >> Deeply troubled. And the mayor is happy. He's a Democrat mayor. The mayor is happy. And the governor, Tennessee, the governor is happy. deeply troubled National Guard and anybody else we ...
'He will be caught': ATF vet on finding Kirk assassin, gun violence and funding U.S. security
MSNBC· 2025-09-11 23:43
former ATF director under President Biden, Steve Delach, joins us now. Welcome. Uh, what do you see as important in the manhunt, the photos out, uh, the incredible interest and and national security imperative of finding this individual.And so, I think as time goes on, there's two things that are happening. First, as time goes on, there's more time for the the suspect uh to get further away from the scene, to hide better, to do all those things, right. But as time goes on, the other thing that's happening i ...
'No place in our country' for political violence: Sen. Mark Kelly
MSNBC· 2025-09-11 16:27
Political Violence & Rhetoric - The industry acknowledges the escalating political violence in the US and emphasizes that it is never the answer [2][3] - The industry stresses that words have consequences, especially for those with a large following, and cautions against escalating rhetoric [5][6][7] - The industry highlights that political violence has targeted both sides of the political spectrum [6][7] Gun Violence & Legislation - The industry recognizes the issue of easy access to firearms contributing to gun violence [9] - The industry points out the high rate of gun violence, with over 100,000 people shot and killed every year, and suggests strengthening gun laws [10] Call for Unity - The industry suggests that leaders should use moments like these as opportunities to unite the nation rather than divide it [12][13]
Charlie Kirk shooter still at large, FBI director says person in custody released
MSNBC· 2025-09-11 00:53
Political Violence & Security Concerns - The industry is closely monitoring the breaking news of a potential political assassination in Utah [1][2][10] - There's a growing concern about the quickening pace of political violence in the country, referencing events like the murder of state legislators and the January 6th incident [5] - The industry acknowledges a permissiveness about political violence, potentially influenced by political leaders [7] - Security measures, reminiscent of post-9/11 era, are becoming increasingly common in public spaces, raising concerns about creating a sense of fear [13][14][15][16] Societal Impact & Underlying Causes - The industry emphasizes the need to address the underlying sources of violence, including easy access to guns [17][18] - Political identity has become overly central to people's lives, potentially contributing to division and violence [11][12] - Reclaiming healthier identities beyond politics is crucial to reduce oppositional forces that can lead to violence [12][13] Call for Unity & Condemnation - The industry highlights the universal and unanimous condemnation of political violence, indicating a shared concern about the state of democratic society [9] - There's a call for everyone to assess the current situation and recognize the potential crumbling of the democratic experiment if people don't feel safe expressing their political views [7] - The industry stresses the importance of drawing a line against political violence, regardless of the political affiliation of the victims [6]
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley Univ., reports say
MSNBC· 2025-09-10 19:37
Incident Overview - Shooting occurred during Charlie Kirk's speech at Utah Valley University [1] - Turning Point USA confirms Charlie Kirk was shot; suspect in custody [18][21] - University confirms a single shot was fired towards the speaker [21] Key Figures and Organizations - Charlie Kirk is described as an influential conservative leader in the MAGA movement [3] - Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA, operates chapters across 3,500 universities nationwide [8] - Turning Point USA hosted a student action summit in Tampa, Florida, with over 5,000 attendees [8] - Kirk has 380万 (3.8 million) subscribers on YouTube and 520万 (5.2 million) followers on X (formerly Twitter) [11] Political and Social Context - The shooting is viewed within the context of increasing political gun violence [22] - The environment is described as one of political divisiveness and hate speech combined with access to guns [25][26] - Kirk's messaging is centered on divisive social and cultural issues [12] - Kirk is closely aligned with the former president and the MAGA movement since 2016 [7] Legal and Regulatory Environment - Utah has constitutional carry; individuals 21 or older can legally carry a gun openly or concealed without a permit [13][14] - Utah averages 442 gun deaths annually [15] Investigation and Response - FBI is monitoring the situation and will provide support [5][6] - Law enforcement is investigating videos to determine their authenticity [19][20]
Sen. Klobuchar: 'He just wants to be the big strong army, wants to be tough'
MSNBC· 2025-09-07 16:18
Joining me now is US Senator Amy Clolobachar, a Democrat of Minnesota. Senator Clolobachar, thank you for being with us. You just heard about >> again now. >> You just heard about the situation in Chicago and back in Washington DC.We're monitoring demonstrations against the federal crackdown there. What are your thoughts on the president's escalating targets of American cities, something he has now compared in his social media posts to waging war. >> It's unbelievable.I uh believe as someone who used to be ...