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Richmond, VA—After a shooting on Wednesday afternoon, police recommended a nearby elementary school increases security measures, and officers remained at the school until dismissal. Richmond Police confirmMore >>
After a shooting on Wednesday afternoon, a nearby elementary school was put on lockdown and officers remained at the school until dismissal...More >>
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Powhatan, VA—Many here in Central Virginia are searching for ways to help the tornado victims in Oklahoma. A group of women in Powhatan decided to take matters into their own hands, and are pitching inMore >>
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:31:40 GMT
LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related. Two men attacked another man near a London militaryMore >>
British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:59:00 GMT
Richmond, VA—Texas authorities confirm to 8News that ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar is in custody, after surrendering without incident at his home in Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.More >>
ROC pastor Geronimo Aguilar, who surrendered himself Tuesday on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a minor, faces up to life in prison if convicted... More >>
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia's background check system has prevented more than 16,000 felons from buying guns since it began in 1989.
State police records show a total 54,260 transactions have been denied during the past 24 years. The total also includes drug abusers, the mentally ill and domestic assault offenders.
Virginia Commonwealth University criminal justice assistant professor Thomas R. Baker says the state's background checks help to keep guns out of the hands of those who shouldn't have them. Baker says that the checks also help to identify and punish people who try to illegally obtain guns.
Last month, state police arrested seven people for trying to illegally buy guns at a gun show in Henrico County. Police say all seven lied on firearm transactions forms.
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