…Watkins said Flynn told police that he had been in his daughters’ bedroom when he heard gunfire and later found his wife dead in their bedroom after noticing that the garage side door was open. Watkins said Flynn later told investigators he had not been to the garage, contradicting his earlier statement. Flynn’s defenc…

…reportedly ran towards the community but was pursued and shot. The sound of the gunfire alerted other residents, many of whom fled into nearby bushes for safety. The resident said he had just finished eating and gone out to buy medicine before proceeding to another shop to purchase a drink when he heard the gunshot.He…

…identified as Carlton Johnson II, was later shot d£ad by police during an exchange of gunfire. Authorities said the shooting began during a custody exchange with the mother of Johnson's child, who was allegedly shot but survived after receiving emergency treatment. Johnson allegedly went on to shoot two building employ…

…LGA of Niger State, came under terrorist attack and countered the assailants with heavy gunfire. This forced them to flee into the Kainji Lake National Park. Following the encounter, troops exploited the terrorists' withdrawal route and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, six motorcycles, 49 mobile phones, nine phone…

…red light on September 7, 1996, when the white Cadillac pulled alongside his vehicle and gunfire erupted. The rapper was struck several times and died from his injuries six days later at the age of 25. Although prosecutors accused Davis of orchestrating the attack, they did not identify the person who actually fired th…

…country's ruling military junta said was carried out by soldiers within its own forces.Gunfire and explosions were reported in parts of Niamey, Niger's capital, early Saturday after attackers targeted Diori Hamani International Airport, which also houses an air force base and a major military installation. The airport…

…in recent memoryPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Gunfire and explosions broke out across multiple locations in Niamey, Niger's capital, in the early hours of Saturday, August 29, as armed soldiers struck the Diori Hamani International Airport, attempted to breach the presidential pal…

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported near Niamey's airport and the security perimeter around the presidency on SaturdayA member of Niger's Consultative Council announced the attack on Facebook, saying the situation was under control, but witnesses told a different storyAnalysts are split on whether the attack was…

…between the presidential guard and elements of the armed forces, after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the city. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist violence, which has blighted the west African country for around a decade. “There was an attempt by insurg…

Niger’s national television was off air on Saturday after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the capital, including around a military base near the city’s airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists. Niger has been ruled for three years by a military junta that has struggled to contain jihadist viole…

…to search for the remains of their loved ones months after the tragedy Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, the families of two victims are still living with a painful question: Where are the bodies of our loved ones? For the relatives o…

…incident occurred amid heightened security tension in Geidam following an exchange of gunfire between security forces and suspected Boko Haram terrorists on the outskirts of the town. “They have been assaulting people since they exchanged fire with Boko Haram terrorists,” Nur said in a message to reporters. He alleged…

…a wedding convoy in Katsina State, killing two and injuring several others.Heavy gunfire and chaos ensued as bandits entered Unguwar Nagunda Community during the attack.Families continue to search for information on kidnapped wedding guests amidst ongoing security concerns.Bandits storm wedding, kill 13, abduct othersM…

…opened fire upon sighting the security personnel, leading to a prolonged exchange of gunfire. Ikenga stated, “At the end of the encounter, six suspected members of the armed group were neutralised, while others fled the area, with some reportedly sustaining gunshot injuries. “The operatives recovered two pump-action gu…

…call. The inquiry, Chagutah stressed, must establish the circumstances surrounding the gunfire and ensure that those suspected to be responsible are brought to justice through impartial trials. The official noted the authorities’ claim that those taken into custody from Kabulonga were involved in an insurrection plot a…

…In a statement confirming Kafwaya’s death, police said security forces encountered “gunfire and resistance from unknown individuals, resulting in [them] returning fire”. “In the process one unidentified male person was fatally wounded, and the firearm was recovered,” police said, adding that Kafwaya was later identifie…

Suspected Boko Haram gunmen stormed Gaya community in Hong LGA of Adamawa State on Monday night, setting houses ablazeHong LGA chairman Dr Aliyu Saad confirmed the attack, saying one police officer and seven civilians were killed in two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been…

…Grand on September 7, 1996, hours before a white Cadillac pulled alongside the car and gunfire erupted. He died from his injuries six days later. Davis, 63, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is the only person ever charged in Shakur's k!lling. Prosecutors allege he ordered the revenge attack and provided…

…spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the area witnessed a heavy exchange of gunfire during the incident. Police Pursue Fleeing Bandits SP Bashir Usman said the immediate priority of the command was to support the families of the victims, attend to the wounded and sustain operations aimed at tracking down the…

…pummel Gaza, killing hundreds of people. At least one child was injured in Israeli army gunfire in the Al-Najjar neighbourhood of Khan Younis on Sunday, the Palestinian Wafa news agency reported.Since the "ceasefire" started in mid-October last year, at least 1,258 people have been killed and 4,139 wounded with more th…

…was taken to hospital but di£d from his injuries. Several other people were also hit by gunfire during the attack. Investigators believe the shooting was carried out by members of rival drug trafficking gangs. Police stressed there is no evidence the teenager had any involvement in criminal activity. Micael was the you…

…gun battle after each side believed it was confronting federal troops, adding that the gunfire forced residents to flee into nearby forests for safety. Although casualties were reportedly recorded among the soldiers, the community said that when residents returned after the fighting, they found that none of the people,…

…leader, but there was little he could do apart from sympathising with us. "When the gunfire intensified, we had no option but to hide." According to him, the security personnel urgently require Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) to effectively respond to attacks across the difficult terrain. He added that fewer than 20…

…to the scene. We were able to repel the Lakurawa bandits, but during the exchange of gunfire, one of our officers paid the supreme price," the PPRO said. "They burnt two vehicles, one belonging to the police and the other to the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps." He added that the command had intensified security ope…

…to bed believing another routine Monday awaited them. Instead, shortly before midnight, gunfire shattered the silence. Residents said heavily armed men stormed the village at about 11:55 p.m., shooting indiscriminately at sleeping residents. Some escaped into nearby bushes, while others never made it out alive. Within…