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John Hession (September 8, 1877 – February 1, 1962) was an American sports shooter. [1] He competed in two events at the 1908 Summer Olympics . [ 2 ] He was described by some as the greatest shooter of all time, according to the Tampa Bay Times .
Lones Wesley Wigger Jr. (August 25, 1937, Great Falls, Montana – December 14, 2017, Colorado Springs, Colorado) was an American sports shooter.Wigger was a member of the United States Olympic team on three occasions, winning two Olympic Gold Medals. [2]
Date Location Dead Injured Total Description January 1, 2025 New Orleans, Louisiana: 15 [n 1] [n 2] +50: 2025 New Orleans truck attack: After a Texas man, who was inspired by the Islamic State, drove a rented truck through Bourbon Street in the French Quarter neighborhood to kill fourteen people and injure several dozen others with the truck during the New Year's celebrations, he crashed into ...
The majority of outlaws in the Old West preyed on banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Some crimes were carried out by Mexicans and Native Americans against white citizens who were targets of opportunity along the U.S.–Mexico border, particularly in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Carl Townsend Osburn (May 5, 1884 – December 28, 1966) was a United States Navy officer and sport shooter from Jacksontown, Ohio.After graduating from the United States Naval Academy in 1906, Osburn went on to reach the rank of commander. [1]
Timeline of the deadliest mass shooting in the United States Year Incident Location Deaths Injuries Ref; 1949 Camden shootings: Camden, New Jersey: 13 3 1966 University of Texas tower shooting† Austin, Texas: 17 31 1984 San Ysidro McDonald's massacre† San Diego, California: 22 19 1991 Luby's shooting† Killeen, Texas: 23 27 2007 Virginia ...
An American Old West lawman, scout, and hired gunman, known for shooting cattle rustlers and sheepherders at long range with a Sharps rifle. [74] United States: John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo: 1960–2009 1985–
The shooting is the deadliest mass shooting by a lone gunman in American history. [90] [91] November 5, 2017 Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States: 27 [note 2] 22 49: Stationary camera at the back of the church Sutherland Springs church shooting: A man armed with a rifle and two pistols opened fire on churchgoers during a service. He would ...