handguns
Coverage of handguns in the Nexus archive.
- Fentanyl, methamphetamine and guns seized in Detroit
A specialized taskforce from Macomb County seized 200 grams of fentanyl, 8 grams of methamphetamine, and two stolen handguns in a Detroit raid. The Michigan State Police assisted in the operation, which also recovered an undisclosed amount of money and jewelry.
- Former high school friends charged in scheme to smuggle guns into California
Five former California high school classmates are accused of running a gun trafficking scheme that funneled assault-style weapons and handguns into the state.
- 3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with handguns opened fire in a high school in central Philippines, killing three students and wounding seven others. Police confirmed the incident.
- Man sentenced for deadly shooting at Charlotte food mart
Gregory Dowana was sentenced to 80-108 months in prison for shooting and killing Des’mon Thompson during an altercation at a west Charlotte food mart. The incident occurred on February 8, 2025, when Dowana used pepper spray on Thompson, who then pulled a gun, leading Dowana to fire multiple shots with two handguns. Weapons seized from Dowana's vehicle included two handguns, a rifle, and ammunition.