Tag: Gabrielle Giffords Shooting: Page 2

Weapons

LAPD's Chief Supports Banning Extended Magazines

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced his support for federal legislation that would ban weapon magazines carrying more than 10 rounds.

March 1, 2011

Patrol

Loughner Pleads Not Guilty In Tucson Shootings

Appearing in U.S. District Court, Loughner at times scrunched his face, at other times laughed openly as if hearing a private joke while attorneys discussed the case.

January 23, 2011

Special Units

Sheriff's First Responders Credit TEMS Training In Tucson Shooting

The sheriff's SWAT team medic David Kleinman developed the field-trauma training about three years ago and Capt. Byron Gwaltney, the Giffords shooting incident commander, expanded the training, named the First Five Minutes, to include all deputies six months ago.

January 21, 2011

Patrol

Congressional Leaders Step Up Security After Arizona Shooting

Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Terrance W. Gainer, a 42-year officer, has said he doesn't advice national politicians to arm themselves while in their districts, however several elected leaders believe they need more security.

January 12, 2011

Patrol

Hundreds of FBI Agents Investigate Arizona Shooting

The FBI's investigation, known internally as "Bureau Special," involves about 200 agents that have come from other areas of the country who are attempting to determine what motivated Jared Loughner to open fire at Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' community event, killing six and wounding 14 others, reports National Public Radio.

January 11, 2011

Patrol

Jared Loughner Stopped by Wildlife Officer Hours Before Shooting

Loughner ran a red light and was let off with a warning three hours before the deadly attack by an officer with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the agency announced.

January 11, 2011

Patrol

Murder Charges Filed Against Arizona Shooting Suspect

The 22-year-old suspected shooter of 18 people, including an Arizona congresswoman, makes his first court appearance on Monday to answer five federal counts.

January 8, 2011

Weapons

Arizona Sheriff Criticizes State's Gun Laws

Pima County (Ariz.) Sheriff Clarence Dupnik angrily criticized his state's gun laws during a Sunday news conference updating the media about the investigation into the mass shooting in Tucson a day earlier at a political event.

January 8, 2011

Patrol

Suspect Who Shot 18 In Arizona Had 'Troubled Past'

Jared Lee Loughner is said to have posted online commentary about government "mind control" and illiteracy. He has had several contacts with law enforcement and made prior threats. "There's reason to believe this individual may have a mental issue," according to Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik.

January 7, 2011