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Four men were sentenced after a string of violent carjackings, and shooting at police and an ATF agent.

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.

When placed on the back of a gun, the small, simple, illegal devices enable a handgun to fire up to 30 rounds in two seconds instead of just one bullet at a time.

When placed on the back of a gun, the small, simple, illegal devices enable a handgun to fire up to 30 rounds in two seconds instead of just one bullet at a time.

The Superintendent of Chicago’s 45th Ward, Charles Sikanich, has been charged with gun possession and official misconduct for attempting to sell a machine gun to an undercover ATF agent.

Federal officials have revoked the license of a gun manufacturer as part of a lawsuit brought by Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; and gun control advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety.

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.

Marshal died as a result of a vehicle accident while assisting with a law enforcement operation in Louisiana. In the five months that I have been Deputy Attorney General, I have been fortunate to benefit from several conversations with you and many of your law enforcement counterparts. What I have heard time and again is that none of us will stop this rise in violent crime alone. We must work together – not only law enforcement to law enforcement – but also in partnership with the communities bearing the brunt of the violence. During the summer months alone, DEA initiated more than 840 investigations with a nexus to violent crime.

In New Jersey, DAG Monaco visited the U.S. Attorney’s Office and attended a National Night Out event. At the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the DAG met with Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig and the leadership of the office along with federal law enforcement leaders from the FBI, DEA and ATF. The goal of NNO, a nation-wide campaign, is to connect law enforcement and neighbors in a positive setting. At the Newark NNO, the DAG heard directly from residents and law enforcement about community-led efforts to prevent violent crime and to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Following the press conference, DAG Monaco participated in a meeting of the newly launched New York area gun trafficking strike force to discuss joint efforts to target and dismantle gun trafficking networks funneling firearms into the New York area.

If confirmed, David Chipman would be the agency’s first permanent director since 2015. But gun politics have made it impossible to install anyone since then, and there are signs Chipman’s fate may be no different.

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Federal prosecutors filed charges Thursday against a Chicago man in connection with the shooting of three law enforcement officers who were injured while conducting an undercover investigation early Wednesday.

According to the DOJ, 27-year-old Arturo Ceja had traveled to Nevada multiple times in June to buy "various types of explosives."

Advocates hopeful Biden pledge to fight gun-trafficking will focus on private sellers.

As the participants in today’s roundtable have noted, the increase in violent crime in 2020 and early 2021 is deeply troubling. That is why, last month, the Justice Department launched a comprehensive violent crime reduction strategy. Now, we know that the lion’s share of violent crime reduction work is shouldered by our state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement partners. The Justice Department’s violent crime reduction strategy, and our initiatives to stem the rising tide of illegal guns, will save lives. But, these steps alone will not solve the problem of violent crime.

The campaign plans to run about 2.5 million digital ads including targeted mobile ads and almost 1 million ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Triple-C crew indicted and linked to 18 murders and 27 attempted murders

“They want a lot of guns,” one soldier reportedly said in a text message to his roommate.

“They want a lot of guns,” one soldier reportedly said in a text message to his roommate.

“They want a lot of guns,” one soldier reportedly said in a text message to his roommate.

“They want a lot of guns,” one soldier reportedly said in a text message to his roommate.

“They want a lot of guns,” one soldier reportedly said in a text message to his roommate.

First, we will ensure that we understand and measure the problem of criminal gun trafficking in a data driven way. And we will analyze our criminal cases and investigations to determine what they can show us about modern gun trafficking patterns. We expect that the lessons from this study will help agents, prosecutors and policymakers tackle modern criminal gun trafficking enterprises. We all recognize that although law enforcement plays an important role, gun violence is not a problem that law enforcement alone can solve. Mr. Chipman has come up through the ranks, spending 25 years in the trenches fighting illegal gun trafficking and criminal enterprises.

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. – 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 “chemically inactive” 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.

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,

Nashville police and FBI hold briefing on downtown explosion Nashville Police Chief John Drake and officials from the FBI and ATF held a briefing Friday on the explosion that tore through downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. Drake said police had been called to the scene before the blast and found an RV with a recording warning that a bomb would detonate in 15 minutes. Watch the full briefing here.

Nashville's mayor said Friday that there is a "determination" to find who was behind a massive blast on Christmas morning that authorities called "an intentional act." A law enforcement member walks past damage from an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 25, 2020. Nashville Mayor John Cooper said he toured the destruction zone and that "we are very lucky" there weren't more injuries. Metro Police and highway patrol officers were "conducting a shutdown" of the downtown area "while we assess this entire situation," the police spokesman said. Emergency personnel work at the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 25, 2020.

Nashville, Tenn. — A large explosion in downtown Nashville Friday morning is under investigation by police and federal officials including the FBI and ATF. A law enforcement member walks past damage from an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 25, 2020. Police said the blast early Christmas morning was believed to be "an intentional act." Metro Police and highway patrol officers were "conducting a shutdown" of the downtown area "while we assess this entire situation," the police spokesman said. Emergency personnel work at the scene of an explosion in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on Dec. 25, 2020.

HOUSTON – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive’s 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 Explosive’s Houston Office announced the creation of a Gun Crime Strike Force in January 2019. Since its inception, the task force has arrested 293 people.

HOUSTON – 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, “We 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.

Houstonians impacted by Gessner explosion to gather at town hallA lift attached to a crane was used by ATF investigators to survey the site of Friday's explosion at the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing facility in Houston. A lift attached to a crane was used by ATF investigators to survey the site of Friday's explosion at the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing facility in Houston. Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Mark Mulligan, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Houstonians impacted by Gessner explosion to gather at town hall 1 / 13 Back to GalleryResidents impacted by Fridays devastating explosion at a manufacturing company will gather Wednesday evening at a town hall to question elected officials and meet with service providers. Councilwoman Amy Peck, who represents the area, is hosting the town hall at the recovery center in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints set up by the Red Cross in the wake of the disaster. Fridays explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing killed two people and damaged 450 structures.

"One of the challenges about finding or locating shell casings from a celebratory gunshot is, how far away is that gunshot. It could be a block away. That's important because each shell casing is unique like a fingerprint. The images are put into a database called the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network, or NIBIN. Last year, the NIBIN database helped close to 158 shooting investigations in the greater Houston area.

"One of the challenges about finding or locating shell casings from a celebratory gunshot is, how far away is that gunshot. It could be a block away. That's important because each shell casing is unique like a fingerprint. The images are put into a database called the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network, or NIBIN. Last year, the NIBIN database helped close to 158 shooting investigations in the greater Houston area.

I am here to announce a new federal initiative to combat violent crime and gun violence called Project Guardian. When I was last Attorney General in 1991, the country had experienced an explosion of violent crime. Violent crime was at its peak. At that time, the federal government dramatically increased its focus on combatting violent crime. Over the next 25 years, violent crime was cut in half.

(CNN) - The Coast Guard Investigative Service served search warrants on Truth Aquatics, the owner of the diving boat that was swallowed up by flames off the California coast on Labor Day, Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office spokesman Lt. Eric Raney told CNN. "The Coast Guard was assisted by ATF which is investigating the fire and the FBI which has expertise in criminal investigations." Thirty-three bodies have been recovered and one remains missing, the sheriff's office said. The escape hatch in the lower bunk level on the Vision-- the similar boat -- was small, difficult to see, access and maneuver, she said. The Labor Day disaster may well spark changes in regulations of commercial dive boats and related vessels, said retired US Coast Guard Capt.

"A Hispanic male, tan shirt, holding a really big gun, shooting at another car," reported a police dispatcher. "One of the witnesses saw the weapon," HPD Assistant Chief Bobby Dobbins said. Both men inside were killed.According to police sources, a large trash bag with marijuana was in their car. We don't know yet," Dobbins told reporters.The suspects took off, leaving behind a crime scene on the freeway. They do not know if he was hit.The victims have not been identified.

#ABC7now Dan Noyes (@dannoyes) July 29, 2019Witness line and family reunification line: 408-846-0583. Gilroy Police (@GilroyPD) July 29, 2019EMBED >More News Videos Video posted to Twitter shows crowds fleeing after shots are fired at the Gilroy Garlic Festival. The hearts of Gilroy PD and entire community go out to the victims of today's shooting at the Garlic Festival. #GilroyActiveshooter Gilroy Police (@GilroyPD) July 29, 2019BREAKING: ATF's San Francisco Field Division is responding to the scene of a reported shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California. They added, "The hearts of Gilroy PD and entire community go out to the victims of today's shooting at the Garlic Festival.

"48 Hours" behind the scenes: How to film a car bombing Correspondent Peter Van Sant takes you to an explosives range in New Mexico, where ATF agents recreated the bomb used in the notorious 1996 murder of Tucson entrepreneur Gary Triano. "48 Hours" used eight cameras to capture the blast. Who wanted Triano dead bad enough to put a pipe bomb in a duffle bag on the seat of his car? Watch "48 Hours" Presents: The Hit," Saturday, May 27 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

The FBI and ATF are responding to a shooting at UCLA, where two people are confirmed dead. Former FBI assistant director Ron Hosko joins CBSN with more details on how the law enforcement is handling the situation.

The ATF is investigating the theft of more than 500 pounds of explosives from a CSX train. Officials said the train made stops in Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports for CBSN.

The Southern Poverty Law Center says the number of hate groups in the United States has increased and that 2015 may have been the most volatile year since 1968. Former ATF agent Matt Horace joins CBSN to discuss the findings.

The ATF believes a string of fires at predominantly black churches in St. Louis is "meant to send a message." CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid discussed the investigation with CBSN.

Former ATF Agent Matt Horace talks with CBSN about the role social media played in the fatal on air shooting of two WDBJ employees

Former ATF Executive Matthew Horace discusses what we know about the Charleston, SC church shooting suspect.

The investigation into properties set on fire during last week's riots in Baltimore could take weeks. But a discussion about the potential root cause of the violence has already begun. The ATF says it has been able to gather footage from dozens of surveillance cameras from the seven locations it is investigating. Jeff Pegues reports.

ATF withdraws proposal to ban rifle ammo After a backlash from lawmakers and the public, the ATF has decided to drop plans to ban a popular type of rifle ammunition. Some types of ammunition used in AR-15-style rifles can penetrate a police officer's protective vest if fired from a handgun.

Fisherman hooks ATF badge, gun lost 22 years ago A California fisherman got the surprise of a lifetime when he hooked a back pack containing an ATF agent's gun and badge lost 22 years ago. KCBS-TV's Brittney Hopper reports.