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Man fatally shot by ATF agent serving arrest warrant identified by medical examiner’s offce
Read full article: Man fatally shot by ATF agent serving arrest warrant identified by medical examiner’s offceA 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.
Man fatally shot by ATF agent serving arrest warrant identified by medical examiner’s offce
Read full article: Man fatally shot by ATF agent serving arrest warrant identified by medical examiner’s offceA 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.
12 people arrested for trafficking firearms stolen from vehicles in San Antonio area, feds say
Read full article: 12 people arrested for trafficking firearms stolen from vehicles in San Antonio area, feds sayA years-long investigation resulted in the arrests of 12 people in San Antonio on Tuesday for trafficking firearms stolen from vehicles, federal officials said.
Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second Amendment
Read full article: Kansas judge throws out machine gun possession charge, cites Second AmendmentA federal judge in Kansas has tossed out a machine gun possession charge and questioned if bans on the weapons violate the Second Amendment.
U.S. Attorney’s office, ATF announce joint initiative focused on machine gun conversion devices in Texas
Read full article: U.S. Attorney’s office, ATF announce joint initiative focused on machine gun conversion devices in TexasThe 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.
‘Come out with your hands up!’: Neighbors startled by FBI, police surrounding North Side home
Read full article: ‘Come out with your hands up!’: Neighbors startled by FBI, police surrounding North Side homeFBI, 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.
US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitals
Read full article: US disrupts North Korean hackers that targeted hospitalsThe 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.
ATF prepares for ghost gun rule change in hopes of reducing violent crime
Read full article: ATF prepares for ghost gun rule change in hopes of reducing violent crimeA rule change for cracking down on ghost guns comes with the hope of reducing violent crime, but not everyone believes this will be effective.
Self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from San Antonio area sentenced for illegally owning gun, feds say
Read full article: Self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from San Antonio area sentenced for illegally owning gun, feds sayA self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from the San Antonio area was sentenced to prison months after pleading guilty to illegally owning a firearm.
WATCH LIVE: Officials with ICE’s Homeland Securities Investigations discuss weapons trafficking operation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Officials with ICE’s Homeland Securities Investigations discuss weapons trafficking operationOfficials 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.
National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down
Read full article: National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks downMembers 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.
Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombing
Read full article: Nashville assessing building damage from Christmas bombingBuildings 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,
Nashville police ID man in bombing case
Read full article: Nashville police ID man in bombing caseFBI 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.
Self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from San Antonio indicted by federal grand jury
Read full article: Self-proclaimed Boogaloo Bois member from San Antonio indicted by federal grand jurySAN 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.
ATF seeks 3 suspects who broke into North Side gun range, stole six firearms
Read full article: ATF seeks 3 suspects who broke into North Side gun range, stole six firearmsSAN 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.
Cash reward offered after men stole 20 firearms from San Antonio gun store
Read full article: Cash reward offered after men stole 20 firearms from San Antonio gun storeSAN 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.