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‘Narcos’ scout killed while looking for locations to film in Mexico

by Jennifer Cruz

The 37-year-old was found in his car, his body riddled with bullets, in a remote location about 40 miles north of Mexico City.

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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse

by Brian Seay

‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.

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Man charged for trafficking guns from Arkansas to Chicago

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities say Kelley purchased guns in Arkansas at gun shows and online, then traveled to Chicago in order to sell them to known felons and gang members.

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Oklahoma ink shop offers free cover-ups of gang, hate-related tattoos (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Shop owner Jamy Magee said he sees it as a great way to move forward and allow individuals to walk out of the shop with the past in the past.

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Rapper’s bodyguard charged in Little Rock nightclub shooting that left 28 injured

by Jennifer Cruz

Although Gwynn is in custody, authorities said the case remains active and asked the public for help identifying any additional suspects.

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Rolling gun battles are common on California freeways

by Jennifer Cruz

Although some of the car-to-car shootings are the result of road rage and other factors, authorities say the vast majority are gang-related.

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License plate reader aids in recovery of stolen firearms

by Jennifer Cruz

The license plate readers were apparently installed following a rash of freeway shootings which authorities believe may have been gang related.

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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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Calls for better policing follow shooting at Little Rock nightclub

by Jennifer Cruz

Twenty-five people were shot and three injured trying to escape the mayhem, while local residents and city officials say it’s a miracle no one was killed.

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Memphis mom accused of giving juvenile son gun during fight

by Jennifer Cruz

Police say Takedrea Pennington was fighting with another person when her son took a gun and started shooting at the person with whom she was fighting.

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ICE arrests 113 criminal targets during 5 day surge in New Jersey

by Brian Seay

Federal immigration officials in New Jersey arrested 113 criminal targets in a five day stretch earlier this month.

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Postal worker among 25 indicted in Memphis-area drug bust

by Jennifer Cruz

During “Operation: Wait a Minute Mr. Postman,” authorities recovered a slew of pharmaceutical and street drugs, as well as nearly $250k in cash and 15 guns.

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