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New Mexico governor narrows gun ban to Albuquerque parks and playgrounds

The move comes after a federal judge this week temporarily blocked enforcement of a much broader order issued by Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, sits in her office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Aug. 8, 2019.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, sits in her office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Aug. 8, 2019.

Shooting near Sexyy Red video set in Florida leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized

The rapper said in a statement on Instagram the gunfire erupted at a gas station across the street from the music video shoot.    
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Federal judge temporarily blocks New Mexico governor's gun ban

The judge issued a temporary restraining order stopping Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's suspension of certain gun rights in Albuquerque and surrounding Bernalillo County.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a campaign rally Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M.
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at a campaign rally Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, N.M.

New Mexico attorney general says he won't defend governor's gun ban in court

AG Raúl Torrez said the temporary ban issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, a fellow Democrat, doesn't pass "constitutional muster."
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan.
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan.

New Mexico governor's gun ban draws bipartisan backlash

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's suspension of concealed and open carry gun rights in the Albuquerque area ignited opposition from Democrats and Republicans alike.
Image: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M.
Image: New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M.

New murder charges brought against man accused of killing UVA football players

Football players Lavel Davis Jr., D’Sean Perry and Devin Chandler were killed, while a fourth member of the team, Mike Hollins, and another student were wounded.
Students walk past a fraternity house with a banner memorializing three University of Virginia football players killed during an overnight shooting at the university on November 14, 2022 in Charlottesville, Va.
Students walk past a fraternity house with a banner memorializing three University of Virginia football players killed during an overnight shooting at the university on November 14, 2022 in Charlottesville, Va.

A person was shot during a Lil Baby concert at Memphis arena

A male victim was transported to Regional One Health Medical Center in critical condition and no other injuries were reported, police said.
Lil Baby during his 'It's Only Us Tour' in Detroit,
Lil Baby during his 'It's Only Us Tour' in Detroit,

911 caller immediately identified suspect in UNC shooting, audio reveals

Associate Professor Zijie Yan was fatally shot Monday in a science building in the heart of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law enforcement and first responders work at the scene of a shooting on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus
Law enforcement and first responders work at the scene of a shooting on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus

2 dead, 1 person critically hurt in shooting at Austin, Texas, shopping center

The gunman is among the two people dead, police said. A motive in the shooting that happened in the area of The Arboretum shopping center was not clear.
State Troopers at the scene of a shooting at the Arboretum in Austin on Aug. 31, 2023.
State Troopers at the scene of a shooting at the Arboretum in Austin on Aug. 31, 2023.

White man who shot Black teenager who went to wrong house will stand trial, judge orders

Andrew Lester shot Ralph Yarl on April 13 in Kansas City, Missouri, in an incident that sparked another national conversation about use of force against Black people.
Ralph Yarl.
Ralph Yarl.

Chicago boy, 5, killed by accidental gunshot after finding the weapon in a relative's Indiana home

A relative told police he arrived at the home early Wednesday after a night out and, believing he was alone, “placed his handgun down and fell asleep."

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