States seek to ban 'ghost guns' amid debate of what they are or aren't
Some states have banned so-called ghost guns and others are trying. But one problem is that there isn't a firm legal definition of what a ghost gun is or whether it is even a firearm.
Some states have banned so-called ghost guns and others are trying. But one problem is that there isn't a firm legal definition of what a ghost gun is or whether it is even a firearm.
Soldier's massacre using stolen guns reveals security lapses at Thailand base
A Thai soldier stole three assault rifles and two machine guns from an army base and then killed 29 people in a shooting rampage that lasted hours. A gun researcher says the theft clearly indicates that the facility had lax security.
A Thai soldier stole three assault rifles and two machine guns from an army base and then killed 29 people in a shooting rampage that lasted hours. A gun researcher says the theft clearly indicates that the facility had lax security.
Thailand mourns victims of country’s deadliest mass shooting
As mourning began for the victims of Thailand’s worst mass shooting, the country counted its losses: a mother shot dead at the wheel of her car as her son sat beside her, a 13-year-old student gunned down as he was riding his motorbike home and more than two dozen other people.
As mourning began for the victims of Thailand’s worst mass shooting, the country counted its losses: a mother shot dead at the wheel of her car as her son sat beside her, a 13-year-old student gunned down as he was riding his motorbike home and more than two dozen other people.
Government files hate crime charges against man who targeted Mexicans during El Paso mass shooting
The shooting happened at a time when immigration officials were trying to manage a crush of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and there was a political battle over their treatment.
The shooting happened at a time when immigration officials were trying to manage a crush of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border and there was a political battle over their treatment.
Suspect in fatal California Greyhound bus shooting identified
Photos from the scene showed the bus parked at a Valero gas station at the base of the Grapevine section of the freeway.
Photos from the scene showed the bus parked at a Valero gas station at the base of the Grapevine section of the freeway.
Police: 8 people shot, 1 dead in downtown Seattle
A gunman opened fire in downtown Seattle on Wednesday night, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said.
A gunman opened fire in downtown Seattle on Wednesday night, killing one person and wounding seven others, authorities said.
2 dead, 15 injured in shooting at bar hosting NFL playoff party
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, say at least two people are dead and 15 people were reportedly injured in a shooting outside a bar.
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, say at least two people are dead and 15 people were reportedly injured in a shooting outside a bar.
Jersey City shooters planned the attack for months, officials say
Authorities say David Anderson and Francine Graham were fueled by hatred of Jews and law enforcement that they expressed in notes and online postings.
Authorities say David Anderson and Francine Graham were fueled by hatred of Jews and law enforcement that they expressed in notes and online postings.
NAS Pensacola shooting was 'act of terrorism' as US expels Saudi nationals training there, Barr says
Attorney General William Barr announced Monday that the shooter at the Pensacola, Florida, navy base was "motivated by jihadist ideology."
Attorney General William Barr announced Monday that the shooter at the Pensacola, Florida, navy base was "motivated by jihadist ideology."
Gunman who killed 2 during White Settlement church service identified
Keith Kinnunen, 43, had been arrested multiple times in North Texas and other states. He was known to church leaders after he visited West Freeway Church of Christ several times.
Keith Kinnunen, 43, had been arrested multiple times in North Texas and other states. He was known to church leaders after he visited West Freeway Church of Christ several times.
White Settlement shooting victims were church deacon, security team member
Tony Wallace, 64, was a deacon at the church and had just handed out communion at the time of the shooting. Richard White was one of the two security guards and was drawing his weapon when he was hit.
Tony Wallace, 64, was a deacon at the church and had just handed out communion at the time of the shooting. Richard White was one of the two security guards and was drawing his weapon when he was hit.
Shooting at White Settlement church leaves 3 dead, including shooter
Three people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting at a church in Tarrant County Sunday morning.
Three people are dead, including the shooter, after a shooting at a church in Tarrant County Sunday morning.
Mass killings hit new high in 2019, most were shootings
A database compiled by The Associated Press shows there were more mass killings in 2019 than any year dating back to at least the 1970s, punctuated by a chilling succession of deadly rampages during the summer.
A database compiled by The Associated Press shows there were more mass killings in 2019 than any year dating back to at least the 1970s, punctuated by a chilling succession of deadly rampages during the summer.
Church services, vigils to mark Newtown shooting 7th anniversary
Twenty first graders and six educators were killed at the Newtown school on Dec. 14, 2012.
Twenty first graders and six educators were killed at the Newtown school on Dec. 14, 2012.
Anti-Semitism 'fueled' Jersey City massacre, NJ attorney general says
David Anderson and Francine Graham, identified as the killers in an attack in Jersey City, showed interest in a fringe religious group that is known for its screeds against Jews and whites, officials said.
David Anderson and Francine Graham, identified as the killers in an attack in Jersey City, showed interest in a fringe religious group that is known for its screeds against Jews and whites, officials said.
Jersey City Shooting: Detective Joseph Seals, fallen hero
New Jersey is mourning the loss of Jersey City Detective Joseph Seals, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 10, 2019. Seals, of North Arlington, was married and had five children.
New Jersey is mourning the loss of Jersey City Detective Joseph Seals, who was killed in the line of duty on Dec. 10, 2019. Seals, of North Arlington, was married and had five children.
Man shoots 6 dead in Czech hospital, then kills self
A man with an illegal gun shot six people dead and wounded three more in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic Tuesday, the prime minister and officials said. The apparent suspect later shot himself dead as police approached his car.
A man with an illegal gun shot six people dead and wounded three more in a hospital in the eastern Czech Republic Tuesday, the prime minister and officials said. The apparent suspect later shot himself dead as police approached his car.
Official: Naval shooter hosted dinner party to watch mass shooting videos before fatal attack
The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base hosted a dinner party beforehand where he watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
The Saudi student who fatally shot three people at a U.S. naval base hosted a dinner party beforehand where he watched videos of mass shootings, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
'He died a hero': Family recounts heroics of 23-year-old sailor killed in Pensacola shooting
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Suspect, two students dead after shooting on campus of Saugus High School
At least two students were killed and several others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Thursday, officials said. The 16-year-old gunman, who carried out the shooting on his birthday, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At least two students were killed and several others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds following a shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita on Thursday, officials said. The 16-year-old gunman, who carried out the shooting on his birthday, has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.