Shootings

A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of "Last Chance U" star John Beam ... officials announced Monday.

According to court docs, Cedric Irving Jr. admitted to shooting Beam at Laney College in Oakland on Thursday ... and had the handgun used in the disgusting act in his possession at the time of his arrest at the San Leandro BART station at 3 AM the next morning.

Beam was shot in the head and rushed to a nearby hospital ... but tragically, he died from the injuries he sustained.

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd is clinging to life after being shot in New York City early Sunday.

The NYPD says the gunfire erupted around 2 AM just blocks from Times Square. When officers arrived, they found the 29-year-old cornerback collapsed on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Paramedics rushed Boyd to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to law enforcement.

The Jets acknowledged the incident, saying only ... "We are aware of the situation involving Kris Boyd and will have no further comment at this time."

A New Jersey neighborhood was shaken to its core over the weekend when a mass shooting erupted ... killing a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman, and injuring three others.

Cops in Newark say gunfire broke out around 7 PM when witnesses reported a burst of rapid shots followed by panic in the street. One woman said she heard more than six rounds and a lot of screaming before police locked down the scene.

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office says two victims, the young boy and the 21-year-old woman, were rushed to the hospital but couldn't be saved. Three more victims, including an 11-year-old boy and two men, ages 19 and 60, are in stable condition.

9:01 AM PT -- A man was arrested in a city outside Oakland on Friday in connection to the shooting, according to local reports.

It's unclear at this time if the suspect had any ties to the football program or Coach Beam.

"Last Chance U" star and Laney College athletic director John Beam was reportedly shot on Thursday ... and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

His current condition has not been released.

Acting Oakland Police Chief James Beere said in a press conference they received reports and calls before noon about shots being fired at Laney College.

When officers arrived, they located a wounded victim. He was transported to the hospital, where he's currently being treated.

Luigi Mangione's team says they've yet to see any evidence of a statement his mom, Kathleen Mangione, allegedly made to cops that the murder of a healthcare executive was something "she could see him doing."

In legal docs obtained by TMZ ... Mangione's lawyers -- namely Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Marc Agnifilo and Jacob Kaplan -- cite a December 2024 press conference where NYPD detectives referenced information they received from the FBI ... including info from a San Francisco Police Department sergeant who'd spoken to Mangione's mother after the shooting in connection with a missing-person report.

In the press conference, the NYPD's Chief of Detectives referenced the SFPD officer, explaining Kathleen "didn't indicate that it was her son in the photograph, but she said it might be something that she could see him doing."

One of the men involved in the bizarre Florida pub shooting -- where a farmer allegedly opened fire over an argument about how many eggs chickens can lay -- says the gunman was super paranoid ... and took an honest question the wrong way.

Tyler McHargue joined us on "TMZ Live" Friday and explained how a harmless discussion about egg-laying hens turned into gunfire and multiple arrests early Tuesday morning.

Tyler says he was out with friends celebrating a birthday when they met Peter Riera at Harpers Pub in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Riera is the man cops say opened fire outside the pub following the argument.

A man in Florida walked into a bar and got into a heated argument about how many eggs chickens can lay ... and then he grabbed a gun and opened fire ... and no, this isn't a joke.

Cops in Port St. Lucie say 44-year-old Peter Riera fired shots Tuesday morning outside Harpers Pub ... and police body camera footage, obtained by TMZ, shows Riera being taken into custody.

Police say Riera got into an argument with three people outside the pub who he claimed were trying to con him.

A teenage birthday party promoted on social media turned into a night of chaos and gunfire in Ohio, with police confirming nine people were injured after shots rang out at a packed Airbnb rental.

Police say officers were called just after midnight following multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired inside the home. The massive party, filled mostly with juveniles, had been advertised online, drawing a crowd that quickly spiraled out of control.

By the time cops arrived, most of the partygoers had fled. Inside, first responders found victims suffering from gunshot wounds and other injuries scattered across the first floor of the house. Shell casings littered the scene as officers worked to secure the property.

U.S. Marshals have arrested a suspect in the March 2025 shooting in Memphis that snatched the life of rapper Sayso P, and left his mentor, Sauce Walka, injured with gunshot wounds.

On Tuesday, authorities announced they participated in a joint operation to apprehend 23-year-old Kevin “KJ” Brown and charged him with first-degree murder, two counts of felony criminal attempt, two counts of employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, and theft of property.

Feds have been on the hunt for Brown for months ... a warrant for his arrest was issued back on March 26 in Shelby County.

Luigi Mangione says the U.S. Dept. of Justice and President Donald Trump's White House have launched a coordinated public smear campaign against him ... deliberately trying to taint the jury pool in his federal case, which could lead to his execution.

According to new court documents, obtained by TMZ, Luigi zeroes in on Trump himself, saying the commander-in-chief released a September 25, 2025 memorandum titled, "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence."

The memo lists certain people as "anti-fascist" and calls "Antifa" -- a loosely associated left-wing anti-fascist group -- a Domestic Terrorist Organization.

Luigi Mangione is livin' large in the pokey ... because TMZ has learned he's got a whopping $40,000 in his commissary — and it's all thanks to his gazillion fans!

The alleged murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is so beloved by his supporters that they funnel lotsa cash into his coffers at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, according to a recently released jailhouse source whose information we corroborated.

And get this ... Luigi can spend the money on some cheap goodies such as Nutella Hazelnut spread for just $4.90, summer sausage for a mere $2.10, or some oatmeal for just $3.65. If Luigi wants something spicy, he can splurge on jalapeno wheels for $3.20 and, if he has a hankering for a block of Velveeta cheese, he can shell out $3.70. Bottom line is Luigi's got much more money than he can spend -- but he has a cap of $160 per visit to the commissary.

A night out turned into tragedy in South Carolina, after gunfire erupted at a packed bar, leaving 4 people dead and at least 20 injured.

According to law enforcement, the shooting broke out late Saturday night into early Sunday at Willie's Bar & Grill on St. Helena Island, where hundreds of people were gathered. When first responders arrived, they found a large, chaotic crowd and multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

Authorities say four victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while four others are fighting for their lives in critical condition at the hospital.

The mass shooting in Leland, Mississippi Friday night wasn't the only one in the state ... police say there were two more shootings in different towns.

Cops say after the dust settled from the three shooting incidents, a total of 8 people were dead and around a dozen were injured.

The worst of the shootings took place in Leland, where reportedly 6 people were shot to death and at least 10 were wounded during a street celebration for Leland High School's homecoming weekend.

Four people are dead, and at least 12 others are injured following a mass shooting early Saturday morning in Leland, Mississippi.

The small town's Mayor John Lee tells TMZ the incident occurred downtown around midnight while the town was hosting visitors for Leland High School’s homecoming weekend.

Law enforcement sources tell us no suspects are in custody or have been named despite early reports claiming otherwise.

A night of celebration turned tragic in Alabama, after a mass shooting left at least two people dead and 14 others injured ... including two children, one critically.

According to Montgomery Police, gunfire erupted around 11:30 PM as crowds gathered during one of the city's busiest nights ... with a fair, other attractions, and a football game between Tuskegee University and Morehouse College all happening nearby.

According to reports, the chaos started when a fight broke out between two groups and quickly escalated into a running gun battle through the packed streets. Law enforcement says there were two parties involved that were shooting at each other in the middle of a crowd.

The idyllic community of Southport, North Carolina, was left reeling after a shooter opened fire on patrons of the American Fish Company bar in September 2025.

Authorities later arrested a suspect, Nigel Edge, who's since been hit with several charges for allegedly shooting up the waterfront bar.

Here's a look into the background of the alleged shooter, who had a pretty colorful past leading up to the mass shooting.