Gun Violence Observation Papers

Wednesday July 13th, 2016 I Detective L. Donegain 126 of the Fayetteville Police Department Homicide Unit received a phone call from Sergeant P. Orellano. I was advised of a deceased individual at 854 Rembrant Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina 283014. I responded to the residence, I arrived at approximately 6:05 p.m.

One of the major issues that we are facing in our community is gun violence that is occurring amongst children and teens or affecting them. According to the Brady Campaign, “More than 17,000 American children and teens (between the ages of 0-19) are injured or killed each year due to gun violence.” That is 17,000 of our children being murdered, assaulted, attempting suicide or being hurt by police officers intervening every single year. They also state that “nearly 46 youth are shot every day, including 7 fatalities” Something has to be done in order to protect the lives of those innocent children and teach them about the responsibilities of handling a firearm or being around one. Although some

Many remember December 14th of 2012 when Adam Lanza shot and killed 20 students and 6 members of the faculty of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Mr. Lanza was a troubled man, enough so that he was driven to shoot his own mother and take possession of her weapons which he would use to wreak havoc on the school whose name would go down in history. A report released...by Connecticut’s Attorney for the District of Danbury says...guns and ammunition involved...at Sandy Hook Elementary were legally purchased by Nancy Lanza [his mother] and then stolen by her son, Adam. One would have to be delusional to believe that Adam would not have found a way to inflict this violence, and that is the unfortunate reality; however, one must wonder whether or not

Gun violence has been a problem for quite a long time in America and it can't go on. Gun violence needs to come to a stop, but what is going to happen to bring it to an end. Many lives are being taken every year from high powered guns and what can happen to prevent it. There aren't many things that can prevent these things from happening, but it can be stopped.

Upon my arrival, I noticed a black male lying in the street unconscious. I then checked the victim’s vital signs to make sure he was still breathing. I then proceeded to dispatch for EMS to come to my location.

On 06-06-2018, at approximately 1818 hours, I was contacted by Cpl. F. Capitano, in reference to a suicide at 11513 Lake Ridge Road. Upon arrival I met with Cpl. G. Thomas, who advised what occurred. I then entered the residence with Deputy E. Palacios, who was the first deputy on scene, Deputy B. Shannon, who is the originating deputy and Crime Scene Tech S. Mawhinney, who responded to process the scene.

I then discovered there were no other victims or threats. Soon After detecting no pulse on both bodies I secure the scene with crime scene tape. EMS arrives at 11:34 AM and pronounces both dead on arrival at 11:40am. The Male victim was later identified as Johnny Nogood resident of the house DOB 7/4/86, and driver's license number 87654321 Tx. His Lifeless body was laying on his back, with his head towards the door. His left arm was to his side as the right arm was above the side of his head. There was a red liquid substance surrounding his head, it was also coming out of his nose and mouth running in the direction of his forehead. Johnny was wearing a blue hoodie, blue jean pants and brown boots. Next to his left foot was a pistol and next to his right leg was an empty magazine. Across the room was a female body laying on her side in front of a refrigerator, with her back towards the entry door of the house. She was laying in a puddle of red substance, That appeared to be her own. The red liquid substance appeared to be distributed. The disturbance may have been from the dog who was injured. The dog was guarding its owner during the 911 Call. The female who was later

The issues of gun violence and crimes has been a major concern in the life of every American citizen. While these issues affect everyone, however black people especially black men and youths are more likely to be victims.With each passing day, the chances of living a normal life without fear of being killed or injured is becoming very difficult and impossible for black people in America. Gun violence and crimes seems to have become a public health crisis and epidermis that won't easily go away unless effective action are taken. Most black people are beginning to learn how to adjust to this new norms. The major concern of most black families at this point is the safety of

On 12-02-2015 at approximately 2130 hours, I Officer Hildebrand and Officer Patrick Sullivan responded to a 911 hang-up call from 422 S F St.

Gun violence is a common problem in the United States today, affecting both adults and children on a daily basis in some areas of the nation. The purpose of this research is to understand the effects of gun violence on the adolescent as it relates to social justice. The Declaration of the Rights of the Child (UN Commission on Human Rights, 1959) in Principle 2 declares, “The child shall enjoy special protection, and shall be given opportunities and facilities, by law and by other means, to enable him to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially in a healthy and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity. In the enactment of laws for this purpose, the best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration.”

There were no animals, drugs/drug paraphernalia, money/valuables, signs of forced entry found on the scene. A preliminary external examination of the body was performed (See Body Inspection). No other external sign of injury was observed. The body was subsequently placed into a brand new white body pouch and sealed close with a plastic evidence seal number xxxxxxx at 20:37 by the livery service (TLC), who were informed at 19:11. We departed the scene at 20:45 (same date) and left the scene in the custody of the

On December 5, 2017 at approximately 0223 hours, I was dispatched to 288 Church Lane for a report of First aid Call for a 43 years old unresponsive male possibly overdose. The dispatch advised that CPR was in progress.

A night of sorrow in Palm Springs, as the community mourns the deaths of two police officers killed in the line of duty. Fellow officers in a final saluting showed respect, escorting the bodies of the officers from the hospital to the morgue, with family joining the procession. Community members lined the streets in fire fighters saluted from overpasses. Saturday afternoon, police officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call; the suspect opened fire, killing the two officers and wounding a third. After a twelve-hour standoff, the suspect surrendered. When he emerged, he was wearing soft body armor, and he had a number of high capacity magazines on his person. The suspect identified is John Felix, 26 years old, police said had a history

And all the while cameras are capturing all this for the record and 3000+ kids had eyes to see and phones to record with, and yet no one saw him in the act.

The firearm will not always be on scene. There have also been times where there are no casings or firearms, the only evidence is gun residue and bullet holes. This can make solving the crime difficult. It is very important to process a crime scene correctly and with precaution to safety when dealing with firearm evidence (Young, 2011).