Who was Jesse van Rootselaar, 18-year-old transgender behind Canada's school shooting?
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoCanada is reeling after an 18-year-old carried out a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, killing eight people before dying by suicide. Here’s everything known about Jesse Van Rootselaar, the police investigation, firearms history, mental health background, and the unanswered motive
Tumbler Ridge school shooting: 18-year-old named suspect in deadly British Columbia attack
Fp Staff • 1 month agoAn 18-year-old suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, killed eight people—including six at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School—and injured dozens more in a shocking attack. Authorities say the teen died from a self-inflicted gunshot, while the motive remains unclear
The tragic tale of a woman killed by her father over a 'Trump argument'
Fp Explainers • 1 month agoLucy Harrison was shot dead by her father, Kris, on January 10. Her boyfriend claims that she was upset over her father's stance on political issues, especially his support to US President Donald Trump. Here's exactly what happened
Who killed Saif al-Islam Gaddafi? The violent end of Libya's once-anointed heir
Anmol Singla • 1 month agoSaif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was shot dead in Zintan on Tuesday (February 3). Libyan authorities confirmed gunshot wounds as the cause of death, ending the turbulent journey of a onetime heir, war crimes convict, and failed presidential contender
What new videos reveal about Alex Pretti’s clash with US agents days before he was killed
• 2 months agoNew videos show that ICU nurse Alex Pretti was taken to the ground by immigration agents after kicking out the taillight of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest on January 13. In the video, Pretti can be seen with a handgun strapped to his waist when his winter coat comes off, but at no point during the tussle did he reach for it
Bangladesh cricket team won’t travel to India, but shooting squad will for Asian Championships
• 2 months agoInterestingly, Bangladesh’s shooters were cleared to travel to India by the government, even as it did not allow the cricket team to tour the country for the T20 World Cup.
ICE agents in Minnesota instructed to avoid confrontations with protesters after fatal shootings
Fp Staff • 2 months agoAfter two deadly incidents, ICE in Minnesota has been directed to steer clear of protesters and focus on individuals with criminal charges. The revised guidance aims to reduce confrontations while maintaining targeted immigration enforcement in the region
How video evidence is revealing the false claims made by Trump’s officials over ICE shootings
• 2 months agoAmid the outrage over the two shootings by ICE agents in Minneapolis, US President Donald Trump’s immigration officials have often painted those shot dead as aggressors. However, evidence in the Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti shootings contrast these allegations. Moreover, a pattern has emerged in which authorities rushed to defend officers without waiting for key facts to emerge
Has Gregory Bovino, Trump’s Border Patrol chief, been fired after second Minneapolis shooting?
Fp Explainers • 2 months agoGregory Bovino, a senior US Border Patrol commander and key face of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, has come under the lens after a series of fatal shootings in Minneapolis, with some reports suggesting he has been fired. Border czar Tom Homan is now in charge, while Bovino is among federal officials expected to leave the city
Video breakdown shows Alex Pretti talking calmly before gun grab & fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Fp Staff • 2 months agoVideo analysis of a Minneapolis shooting shows a calm exchange spiralling into chaos, as federal agents shot Alex Pretti during a scuffle, intensifying scrutiny of enforcement tactics amid immigration protests