AR-15-style rifle
Coverage of AR-15-style rifle in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested for exposing himself in hotel parking lot in Miami Springs; authorities find guns, drugs inside vehicle
A man was arrested in Miami Springs after exposing himself in a hotel parking lot, leading to the discovery of a handgun, an AR-15-style rifle, cocaine, and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. Kenton Torrell Williams faces charges for indecent exposure, cocaine possession, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
- One year after gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, a volunteer hero reflects
A gunman attacked CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, and volunteer Jay Trombley helped stop the shooter before police arrived. The attacker, armed with an AR-15-style rifle and multiple magazines, was confronted by church members, including a deacon who rammed his truck into the shooter. One volunteer was injured, and the incident has prompted calls for increased security at places of worship.
- New arrest report reveals Barry Morphew was using a fake name in Arizona before 2025 re-arrest
Barry Morphew, charged with murdering his wife Suzanne in 2020, was re-arrested in Arizona in 2025 under the fake name Lee Moore. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation had monitored his movements, leading to a GPS tracking warrant and his arrest during a traffic stop. Police found an AR-15-style rifle and silencer in his safe, and he pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
- Florida man indicted for allegedly plotting mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at advocacy organization
A Florida man was indicted for allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at a pro-Israel nonprofit organization. He was charged with an attempted hate crime, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and possessing a short-barreled rifle.