Major ghost gun trafficker busted in Brooklyn, prosecutors say
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
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One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A 67-year-old retiree is facing charges of making illegal guns in his Long Island home. He's accused of stockpiling parts and testing the weapons in his basement. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Ghost guns that are 3D-printed are being made from plans readily available online, experts say.
The police department's ghost gun czar says 3D printing technology is outpacing the laws meant to regulate it.
The Supreme Court was considering a challenge to a 2022 regulation that sought to regulate ghost guns.
Police said Luigi Mangione, the man charged in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears to have had a ghost gun, a weapon that can be made using a 3D printer.
While there are still many investigative leads to follow up on, top NYPD officials say they are now getting a clearer picture of Luigi Mangione.
A handwritten note and a bag used to prevent cellphone tracking are just some of the items police say they found on Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO last week in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
New York officials are voicing concerns about the rise in ghost gun seizures after an arrest on Long Island.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke to top police officials who shed some light on the evidence investigators have gathered in the case that is tied to suspect Luigi Mangione.
A Long Island man is charged with making ghost guns in a workshop inside his Floral Park home. Authorities say it's a growing problem in many jurisdictions. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
CBS News New York has a team of reporters covering the story. Ali Bauman has the latest on the suspect's day in court, Natalie Duddridge examines his life, and Marcia Kramer talks to the NYPD about his possible motive.
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on just how easy they are to build and how they end up on our streets.
Dexter Taylor, convicted earlier this year of possessing illegal ghost guns, says he was well within his rights to have them.
After a week-long trial earlier this year, Dexter Taylor, 53, was convicted of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and other charges, and sentenced to 10 years for making ghost guns. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois has his story.
The future of regulating so-called "ghost guns" is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. Guns rights groups want to halt government restrictions on the weapons, but in arguments Tuesday, justices appeared skeptical. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A 625-count indictment was announced Thursday against five men accused in an illegal firearms operation in Queens.
Among the firearms seized were 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
More young people are learning how to make ghost guns online after watching videos about subjects like video games, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said.
More young people are learning how to make ghost guns online after watching videos about subjects like video games, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The discovery happened the night of March 27 on Hull Avenue in the Norwood section of the borough, across the street from a school.
A Westchester County man is facing charges after a police raid on his apartment in a luxury building in White Plains.
A Westchester County man is facing charges after a police raid on his apartment in a luxury building in White Plains. Investigators say they found four so-called ghost guns and a 3D printer allegedly used to make them. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
He said the employees were charged with fraud and manufacturing ghost guns.
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