Topic: Shell Casings

4 chapters across the catalog

Stimming
Episode 1802

1802: Stimming

Dallas ICE Field Office Shooting, Etched Shell Casings

A gunman identified as 29-year-old Joshua John opened fire at the Dallas ICE field office from a rooftop, killing one detainee and wounding two others before committing suicide. The FBI recovered shell casings at the scene engraved with the words "anti-ICE." Family members described John as a unique individual without strong political feelings, while investigators look into how the casings were etched and whether specific individuals in the transport van were targeted.

Adam & The Robot
Episode 1798 38:10 - 42:43

1798: Adam & The Robot

AOC and JB Pritzker Reactions to Political Violence

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Governor JB Pritzker offer public statements regarding the Kirk assassination, focusing on gun safety legislation and Donald Trump's rhetoric. The hosts counter these arguments by discussing mental health failures in the criminal justice system. They reiterate suspicions about the "convenient" discovery of etched shell casings at the crime scene.

On The Fritz
Episode 1718 1:52 - 4:09

1718: On The Fritz

Bullet Casings Etched with Defend, Depose, Deny

New York Police Department investigators discovered shell casings at the Brian Thompson crime scene etched with the words "defend," "depose," and "deny." These terms are frequently associated with insurance industry tactics for handling claims and litigation. Police are also analyzing a cell phone left behind by the suspect to establish a definitive motive for the brazen morning shooting.

Imperial News
Episode 673 1:22:20 - 1:24:49

673: Imperial News

Brian Williams Urban Combat, Ferguson Shell Casings

The hosts return to Brian Williams' reporting, mocking his use of the term "urban combat" to describe the Ferguson riots. They question his claim of seeing "shell casings underfoot" on the roadway, suggesting the imagery is exaggerated for dramatic effect. The segment critiques the "Imperial News" style of NBC's rollout.