Gun Violence
Mass Shootings at Two German Hookah Bars Kill 8 People
Mass shootings in Germany have left at least eight people dead, after at least one shooter opened fire at two hookah bars in the town of Hanau.
Parkland Father Calls for Kaitlin Bennett to Be Stripped of Her Weapons
Fred Guttenberg, who lost his 14-year-old daughter in the Parkland shooting, said Bennett's comment "pushes for the possibility of gun violence."
Parkland wondered about campus safety decades before 2018 tragedy
In 1999, students, parents and educators were consumed with divergent explanations for the depravity of the shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
Trump Wants to Prevent Another Parkland, Says Father of Shooting Victim
Tony Montalto, the president of Stand With Parkland, a group founded by some of the families of the victims, met with the president to celebrate the launch of a school safety initiative.
Parkland Father on Why He Acted Out at Trump's State of the Union
Fred Guttenberg, who lost his daughter in the Parkland school shooting, said he was overcome with emotion when shouting out at President Donald Trump's address.
Florida Dem Switches Endorsement From Biden to Bloomberg, First in State
"Candidly, I had waited and hoped for Bloomberg, then thought he wouldn't enter — thereafter, I signed a card for Biden, with the expectation we'd (state legislators) be welcomed to provide input. Several attempts later, my enthusiasm and confidence have waned," Jason Pizzo told Politico.
Facebook Removes Profile of Soldier Who Carried Out Thailand Mass Shooting
Sgt. Maj. Jakrapanth Thomma gunned down 26 people and injured 57 others in a shooting spree in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima before police shot him dead, authorities said.
#ImWithFred Trends After a Grieving Father Was Removed From the SOTU
Fred Guttenberg was escorted out of the State of Union Address on Tuesday night after shouting "What about my daughter!" in response to Donald Trump's comments about Second Amendment rights.
Greyhound Bus Driver Forced Gunman Off Vehicle After He Shot Six People
The California Highway Patrol said the the bus was traveling north along Interstate 5 near Fort Tejon when a man started shooting.
Father Lied About Home Invasion After Son Accidentally Shoots Himself
Police said there were "red flags" about Edward Williams' version of events after 4-year-old boy dies.
Seattle Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, Several Injured; Suspects Still at Large
The shooting began at roughly 5 p.m. local time near the Macy's and McDonald's by Third Avenue and Pine Street.
Mother Urges Road Rage Driver Who Shot Her Daughter to Turn Himself In
Diamond Dixon was on Interstate 35 in Dallas, Texas, when another driver fired multiple shots at her vehicle, hitting her daughter.
Texas Bar Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Police Hunting Suspect
Police said they were called to a bar in San Antonio, Texas, after a suspect opened fire and started shooting inside a club.
93-Year-Old Man Shot Apartment Manager Over Water Damage, Police Say
Robert Thomas was charged after he allegedly shot a worker at his apartment complex twice before being apprehended by police.
N.H. Democratic Rep's Facebook Post About Trump Causes Uproar From GOP
New Hampshire Republicans are demanding disciplinary action against a Democratic state representative who said gun-toting Trump voters are "stockpiling ammo" to start a second "Civil War" in 2020.
Chicago's Interim Police Superintendent Says City 'Still Not Safe Enough'
There were 492 homicides in Chicago in 2019, down 13 percent from the previous year and down 38 percent from 2016, according to official statistics.
New Year's Day Gun Violence Claims 177 Lives as 2020 Begins
Suicides, mass shootings, murders and celebratory gunfire were among the reasons dozens of people lost their lives on the first day of the new decade, data shows.
Masked Home Invader Killed in Gunfight at Florida Property
Police said a masked man entered a residence in Lauderhill, Florida, and exchanged fire with the homeowner.
Multiple People Shot at Chicago House Party Commemorating Gun Crime Victim
Investigation launched after shooting at Englewood gathering broke out onto street.
States Enact 137 Measures Addressing Gun Violence Since Parkland Shooting
Seventy of these bills cleared various state legislatures in 2019 alone, providing a window into how states are combating gun violence in the absence of federal action.
New York Rep Hails Inclusion of 'Ghost Guns' Bill in Spending Package
Congressman Max Rose's bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to examine the potential for ghost guns to be used by terrorists.
Texas Police Chief Slams McConnell, 'Smug' Republicans Over Gun Violence
"Make up your minds, whose side are you on? The gun lobby, or the children who are getting gunned down in this country every single day?"
Violent Crime, Gun Violence Top Concerns for Generation Z, Survey Says
Published in light of Human Rights Day on December 10, the survey demonstrates a disconnect between world leaders and the wishes of their youngest generation, according to Amnesty International.
Yoko Ono Calls for an End to Gun Violence on Anniversary of Husband's Death
The 86-year-old musician and widow of John Lennon wrote that everyone should imagine living a life of peace.
Nevada 'Red Flag' Gun Law Called Unconstitutional 'Power Grab' in Lawsuit
A Nevada gun law that allows guns to be taken from people deemed to be "high risk" has been labelled an unconstitutional "government power grab" by a conservative group that filed suit in hopes of blocking the law.
The Average Californian Gun Owner Has Five Firearms, Study Finds
Researchers have published a study investigating the prevalence of firearms in California, the types and numbers of weapons people owned, and their reasons for having them.
Vietnam Veteran Shot Dead Trying to Stop Man Assaulting Women, Police Say
David Brown, 73, was killed at the Wash N Dry laundromat in Maple Heights, Ohio, after he stepped in to prevent a shooter from assaulting a number of women, police said.
Police Looking for Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Man At Waffle House
Justin Jones was inside the Waffle House in Berkeley, Missouri, when he was shot minutes after turning 26.
Trump, McConnell: Nearly 2,000 Kids Died Since You Blocked Gun Safety Laws
Having lost my daughter in the Parkland shooting, I am all too well aware of who is trying to stop gun violence and who isn't. "Do-nothing" Democrats is a slur, especially coming from the men blocking gun safety laws.
NRA Lawsuit Challenging Florida's Age Restrictions Back On
The NRA lawsuit may have to face protracted litigation as lower courts have generally looked favorably upon modest gun restrictions.