March for Our Lives: Thousands rally across U.S. in renewed push for gun control
Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms.
Motivated by a fresh surge in mass shootings, from Uvalde, Texas, to Buffalo, New York, protestors say lawmakers must take note of shifting public opinion and finally enact sweeping reforms.
3 dead in shooting at factory in Smithsburg, Maryland
Multiple people are reportedly injured after a shooting at a manufacturing facility in Smithsburg, Maryland, according to authorities.
Multiple people are reportedly injured after a shooting at a manufacturing facility in Smithsburg, Maryland, according to authorities.
Teenage girl killed in shooting at Phoenix strip mall, 8 others injured
Emily Morgan, 14, died from her injuries at the hospital. Two women suffered life-threatening injuries, while five men and a teenage boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Emily Morgan, 14, died from her injuries at the hospital. Two women suffered life-threatening injuries, while five men and a teenage boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
NYC Mayor Adams testifies before Congress on gun violence
"We are facing a crisis that is killing more Americans than war," Adams testified. "I am here today to ask every one of you, and everyone in this Congress, to stand with all of us and end gun violence."
"We are facing a crisis that is killing more Americans than war," Adams testified. "I am here today to ask every one of you, and everyone in this Congress, to stand with all of us and end gun violence."
House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Parkland school shooter's defense attorneys try to withdraw from case
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
Philadelphia shooting: 3 killed, 11 others shot on South Street
A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.
A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.
Anti-gun violence activists march in NYC
The march was one of several events across the US that day organized by Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety in the wake of recent mass shootings.
The march was one of several events across the US that day organized by Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety in the wake of recent mass shootings.
Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers
Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.
Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.
Buffalo mass shooting: 911 dispatcher fired for allegedly hanging up on store worker
The dispatcher had been placed on administrative leave “pending a disciplinary hearing.”
The dispatcher had been placed on administrative leave “pending a disciplinary hearing.”
Teachers after Texas attack: ‘None of us are built for this’
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Box of loaded guns found in Florida school near 2018 Parkland shooting site belong to principal, police say
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
NY area school districts hold active shooter drills after recent mass shootings
In the wake of recent mass shootings, local districts are taking action to make sure they are prepared in the event of an active shooter situation at a school.
In the wake of recent mass shootings, local districts are taking action to make sure they are prepared in the event of an active shooter situation at a school.
Oklahoma shooting highlights vulnerability of hospitals
The vulnerability of health care facilities was highlighted by a shooter who killed four people and then himself Wednesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The vulnerability of health care facilities was highlighted by a shooter who killed four people and then himself Wednesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
NY set to raise age to purchase semiautomatic rifles
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
New York would ban the purchase or possession of a semiautomatic rifle for individuals below the age of 21 as part of a package of the Democratic-led Legislature plan to pass this week with the governor’s approval.
House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
Gov. Greg Abbott calls for legislative hearing on mass shootings, excludes gun control as solution
Republicans remain firm in their opposition to new gun control legislation after back-to-back mass shootings.
Republicans remain firm in their opposition to new gun control legislation after back-to-back mass shootings.