ATF training Houston-area officers on how to look out for Glock switches, 3D printers
Investigators from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are on a mission to train law enforcement agencies nationwide on how to spot illegally manufactured machine guns and the devices used to create them.
12-year-old boy killed after grenade purchased at antique mall explodes, feds say
The ATF is asking for the public's help to recover any grenades that may have been purchased from Fancy Flea Antique Mall in Shallotte, North Carolina, because they may be live. CHARLOTTE, N.C. โ A 12-year-old boy from Virginia was killed by a grenade he had purchased at an antique store, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in a news release. He had purchased the grenade on June 13 at an antique mall near Charlotte, North Carolina. CNN reported the grenades were thought to be โchemically inactiveโ Mk2 grenades, a style used during World War II. The ATF did not release information on how many of the grenades may have been sold at the antique mall.
National Guard troops flooding in as Washington locks down
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 โ 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
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. โ 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,
Houston ATF task force nets hundreds of arrests in gun-related crimes
HOUSTON โ The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosiveโs Houston Office announced the creation of a Gun Crime Strike Force in January 2019. Since its inception, the task force has arrested 293 people. The task force is a partnership between ATF and Houston police targeting violent gun crimes and career criminals. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosiveโs Houston Office announced the creation of a Gun Crime Strike Force in January 2019. Since its inception, the task force has arrested 293 people.
Police release name of gunman who killed Houston arson investigator
HOUSTON โ Houston police released the name of a man Friday night who authorities said shot and killed a fire Department arson investigator early Friday morning. Police said 30-year-old Joshua De La Cerda committed suicide at the scene of a shootout with HFD arson investigator Lemuel Bruce about 3:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of Seamist Drive and W. 18th Street. RELATED: Who was Lemuel Bruce, HFD arson investigator killed in shootingHPFFA President Patrick Lancton said in part, โWe mourn the line-of-duty loss of Lemuel Bruce, our friend and brother. Details of the memorial service for Investigator Bruce will be announced as soon as possible. HFD arson investigator Lemuel Bruce died following a shooting with an arson suspect on Oct. 16, 2020.