A gunman opened fire in Atlanta near the CDC and Emory University, killing a responding police officer and injuring no civilians, while the suspect was found dead from gunshot wounds in a CVS. The investigation is ongoing, with officials examining whether the attack was targeted at the CDC, amid increasing concerns over gun violence in the state following a recent shooting at Fort Stewart.
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Shane Devon Tamura: A new law that could have led to the Manhattan shooter’s guns being confiscated went into effect a month before the rampage
A new Nevada law allows police to confiscate firearms from individuals placed on mental health crisis holds, aimed at preventing incidents like the recent shooting by Shane Devon Tamura, who had a history of psychiatric holds yet retained his gun rights. This law enables immediate action without a court ruling, contrasting with existing red flag laws requiring a court process, though it faces opposition from gun rights advocates. Want More Context? 🔎
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