We are satisfied that there were two offenders involved in yesterday's incident. One is deceased. The second is in critical but stable condition in hospital at the moment.The offenders are a 50year-old and 24 year old male who are father and son. The 50year-old is deceased. The 24 24 year old is currently in hospital at the moment.As part of the investigation, we conducted two search warrants last night. one at Bonny Rig and a second at Campsy. The 50year-old male is a licensed firearms holder.He has six fi ...

Political Violence & Gun Control - The nation experienced an incredibly disturbing event, highlighting the issue of political violence [1][2][3] - The rise in political assassinations/attempts is driven by division/hate and access to dangerous firearms [4] - There were 150 politically motivated attacks in the US in the first six months of this year, twice as many as the same period last year [5] - Leaders need to de-escalate tension and keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people [14][15] - Universal background checks and red flag laws are potential solutions to prevent violence [9] Societal Impact - Political violence affects not only political figures but also judges and election workers [10] - Such violence can deter people from participating in public life, like attending rallies or running for office [12] - Rising political violence contributes to a mental health crisis by stripping away feelings of safety and security [13][14]