FBI: 93 Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Line of Duty in 2020
The FBI reports that 93 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty last year, a small increase over 2019.
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North Carolina Man Convicted of Shooting at ATF Agents Who Were Conducting Surveillance
A North Carolina man who fired a shotgun at two ATF agents who were conducting surveillance was convicted of assaulting federal officers and multiple firearm charges.
Conservative Republicans, NRA Wage Battle Against Biden’s Nominee to Head ATF
The NRA and conservative GOP lawmakers are digging in for a fight to prevent the nomination of David Chipman as ATF director.
FBI Investigated Man Who Shot 8 People at Fed Ex Facility
The FBI in March 2020 interviewed the 19-year-old man who shot and killed eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis after his mother warned law enforcement that he might try to “commit suicide by cop,” the bureau said.
Biden to Nominate Gun Control Advocate As Permanent ATF Director
President Biden is expected to nominate David Chipman, a prominent gun control advocate, to lead the ATF.
Secret Service Study Finds School Shootings Are Preventable
A Secret Service study concluded that school shootings are preventable if officials pay attention to warning signs.
Biden Administration Searches for First Permanent ATF Director Since 2015
President Biden may soon pick a nominee to lead the ATF director, which has been without a permanent director since 2015 as the nation grapples with mass shootings.
MSNBC: ATF Must Be Empowered to Play Bigger Role in Combating Mass Shootings
The mass shooting that left 10 people dead at a Colorado supermarket underscores why the ATF must become a bigger part of the solution.