A man shot and killed by an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office early Thursday morning.

A man shot and killed by an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office early Thursday morning.

A years-long investigation resulted in the arrests of 12 people in San Antonio on Tuesday for trafficking firearms stolen from vehicles, federal officials said.

A federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment.

The U.S. Attorney’s office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will hold a press conference Monday to address what they say is a growing prevalence of machine gun conversion devices across Texas.

FBI, other agencies descended on a North side home, causing a commotion in the neighborhood early Wednesday morning. So far, those agencies have not offered an explanation for the activity.

The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware.

A rule change for cracking down on ghost guns comes with the hope of reducing violent crime, but not everyone believes this will be effective.

Repeated transactions for profit without a federal firearms license or FFL carries up to a $250,000 fine or up to five years in federal prison.

A self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from the San Antonio area was sentenced to prison months after pleading guilty to illegally owning a firearm.

Officials with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Securities Investigations will be at Laredo on Friday to discuss arrests made and weapons seized under Operation Without a Trace.

Members of the National Guard walk past the Dome of the Capitol Building on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)WASHINGTON – All through downtown Washington, the primary sound for several blocks was the beeping of forklifts unloading more fencing. The number of National Guard troops coming to Washington to assist with security has so far grown to about 21,000, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, told Vice President Mike Pence at a briefing Thursday. National Guard members operate under strict rules of engagement on the use of force. D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee estimated Wednesday that more than 20,000 National Guard members would be active in the city on Inauguration Day.

Buildings that were damaged in a Christmas Day explosion are seen, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 in Nashville, Tenn. Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day explosion as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the bomb site. (Andrew Nelles/The Tennessean via AP, Pool)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Officials are continuing to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the downtown Nashville explosion site. City officials hoped to finish their assessment of the structural damage of the 41 affected buildings by Thursday. Bill Lee has asked the White House for an emergency declaration to free up money and resources to impacted business owners. Federal officials are continuing to investigate the motive of the man they identified as the bomber, 63-year-old Anthony Quinn Warner,

FBI and ATF agents search the basement of a home Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. An explosion that shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning shattered windows, damaged buildings, and wounded three people. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The man believed to be responsible for the Christmas Day bombing that tore through downtown Nashville blew himself up in the explosion, and appears to have acted alone, federal officials said Sunday. Investigators used DNA and other evidence to link the man, identified as Anthony Quinn Warner, to the mysterious explosion but said they have not determined a motive. “Nashville is considered safe," said Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake. Associated Press writer Scott Stroud and photographer Mark Humphrey in Nashville contributed to this report.

SAN ANTONIO – A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted a 21-year-old self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from San Antonio on a firearms charge. Cameron Emerson Casey Rankin is charged with illegally possessing a firearm after previously being judicially committed to a mental institution, federal officials said. On Oct. 28, 2020, FBI agents arrested Rankin at his residence and recovered a semi-automatic rifle during the execution of a search warrant, a news release said. According to court records, Rankin illegally possessed a firearm with the capability and means to affect violence in furtherance of his beliefs. Rankin posted other photos which included a quote, stating, “Diligently Plotting to Take Over the World in order to Leave You Alone,” officials said.

SAN ANTONIO – A $5,000 reward is up for grabs in an effort to find three suspects who broke into a North Side shooting range and stole six firearms from display racks. Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have shared surveillance video with the public (watch in the player above) in hopes of finding the suspects. The break-in happened early Monday morning at the Mission Ridge Range and Academy off Loop 1604 West near Northwest Military Drive. Officials say three men in different-colored hoodies were caught on surveillance footage inside and outside of the business. Anyone with information that could lead to an arrest is asked to call the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives at 1-888-283-8477 or email ATFtips@atf.gov.

SAN ANTONIO The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information on two suspects who broke into a San Antonio gun store and stole 20 firearms. San Antonio police began investigating the burglary Thursday morning after they were called to Ranger Firearms in the 1300 block of Austin Highway. 2 men sought in theft of guns from NE Side storeThe suspects used an axe to break into the store, according to the ATF, around 3:32 a.m. Anyone having information about this incident should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Individuals may also email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips.