SNIPER TASK FORCE LOOK INTO SHOOTING

United Press International;  October 22, 2002 ;     368 words ...00-00-0000 Sniper task force look into shooting SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct 22, 2002...investigating a predawn Tuesday shooting not far from the site where the...Washington-area sniper carried out several shootings. Police have not linked the shooting...

Gunning for game-shooting

The Spectator;  August 27, 2005 ;   Heffer, Simon;   787 words ...The first fortnight of the shooting season has not been as auspicious...director-general of the RSPCA, says that shooting 'is horrible and nasty'; and adds...real reason for opposition to game-shooting. That word 'wealthy' gives it all...

Man killed, two hurt in Brockton drive-by shooting

The Boston Globe;  May 11, 1991 ;   Tom Coakley, Globe Staff;   787 words ......persons wounded Thursday in a drive-by shooting, which, according to friends and family...else. A few hours after the 11:30 p.m. shooting, Brockton police arrested an 18-year...car believed to have been used in the shooting. Ivy pleaded not guilty before Judge...

D.C. Police Accused Of Coverup; Officers Allegedly Lied About Fatal...

The Washington Post;  July 3, 1997 ;   Toni Locy;   734 words ......detective says he lied about the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man during a traffic...the parked vehicle at the time of the shooting, and the defendant did not fire his weapon...ultimately determined. But on the day of the shooting, they contend, Askew signed a statement...

Poor shooting holds up Chinese biathletes from medal chance

Xinhua News Agency;  February 14, 2006 ;     471 words ...Poor shooting holds up Chinese biathletes from medal...Olympic podium. Once again, all failed in shooting. "I lost nine shots. It's really upsetting...but has struggled mightily with her shooting. Only six other biathletes have a lower...

RURAL MATTERS : Animal rights lobby now 'significant' threat to game...

The Birmingham Post (England);  November 8, 2005 ;     471 words ...Game shooting is facing its most significant threat...and ensure they follow the Code of Good Shooting Practice Mr Harwood said animal rights...the two bills could severely restrict shooting, the first by restricting the rearing...

Police shoot gun-wielding man: The third police-involved shooting in three...

Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK);  May 2, 2007 ;     717 words ......Marshall May 2--The third police-involved shooting in three weeks occurs as a man appears...Tikeeh. Tuesday's was the third police shooting in the last three weeks. The last occurred...however. The officer involved in Tuesday's shooting was not identified because he has not...

Why shooting sports are vital

Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);  September 30, 2006 ;     632 words ...The report today from pro-shooting groups about the economic value of shooting sports to the rural economy is a timely one. With...hunt ban, has long campaigned against game bird shooting. Having "won" the hunting argument it is clear...

Redd hit by shooting pains

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel;  March 19, 2004 ;   TOM ENLUND;   694 words ...Redd hit by shooting pains Guard facing more scrutiny By...in a workout but had to limit early shooting practice to only one end of the court...to hang around and get in some extra shooting and individual work after practice...

Gunman Kills Teenager In Daylight Shooting ; Playground Near Site Of City...

Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA;  July 31, 2008 ;   Jennifer Todd;   619 words ......killed a 19-year-old man during a midday shooting about a block from a playground and swimming...Lancaster city, police said. The Wednesday shooting occurred shortly before 11:30 a.m. at...pending notification of his family. The shooting happened a short distance from a playground...

Support for Sunday ban on game bird shooting

Yorkshire Post;  October 21, 2006 ;     346 words ...Alexandra Wood SHOOTING enthusiasts have come out against a relaxation in laws which would allow the shooting of game on Sunday and Christmas Day for...first time. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) says it does...

Minister urges teenagers to take up shooting to improve behaviour Caborn...

The Sunday Telegraph London;  May 27, 2007 ;   JONATHAN WYNNE-JONES;   559 words ......a minister urged teenagers to take up shooting to improve their behaviour. Richard Caborn...sports minister, has backed a drive by shooting groups to increase participation in the...Government has taken steps to crack down on shooting by increasing the age limit for buying...

Hazleton cops probe shootings, carjack: Several reportedly in custody in...

Times Leader (Wilkes-Barre, PA);  August 24, 2007 ;     787 words ......investigate a suspected gang-related shooting on South Pine Street and a carjacking...sedan being driven erratically at the shooting scene. A city police dispatcher said...Thursday afternoon in connection with the shooting. Police had issued no formal statement...

'Behave well, or face animal rights lobby' ; As the game shooting season...

Western Daily Press (Bristol UK);  September 6, 2008 ;   Tristan Corkt.cork@bepp.co.uk;   360 words ...As the game shooting season starts in earnest this weekend, leaders of the shooting community are urging their followers to be on...representing shooters have launched a new code for game shooting. Since the ban on hunting with dogs, the country...

Clampdown fails to halt surge in young shooting enthusiasts

The Scotsman;  December 29, 1999 ;   JOHN ROSS;   710 words ...SHOOTING for sport is set to rise in Scotland, despite a government...police forces has fallen to its lowest level, membership of shooting organisations is increasing, especially among the young...the past ten years. However, the British Association for Shooting and Conservation, the main group representing ...