School shootings
AR-15s to Be Stored in County Schools to Protect Against Mass Shootings
One critic called the move a "horrific" response to school shootings, arguing, "Where there are more guns, there is more gun violence."
Teacher Shares Classroom Door Lock Installed to Protect Against Shootings
"I am not complaining that we got a new safety measure; I am just upset that this is the solution," the Arkansas teacher said.
School District Makes Clear Backpacks Mandatory in Wake of Uvalde Shooting
The measure announced Monday "will not eliminate safety concerns" but is "one of several steps" to protect students, said the Dallas school district.
Photo of Smiling Uvalde Cop During School Shooting Sparks Outrage
Police have faced criticism for how officers responded to the shooting, which saw 19 children and two teachers killed.
Alleged Snapchat Threat to Uvalde Students Ends in Teen's Arrest: Police
A 17-year-old allegedly threatened to "end" those who hurt him in Snapchat messages that included an image of a toy gun.
March For Our Lives—8 of the Best Quotes From Survivors And Activists
Survivors of gun violence and the families of victims of shootings made impassioned speeches calling for stricter gun control legislation.
Ted Nugent Proposes In-School 'Commandos' as Mass-Shooting Solution
Nugent proposed reducing doors at schools and installing military-style "commandos" who are "looking for trouble" as a way to stop repeated mass shootings.
Did AR-15 Sales Surge After Uvalde? What We Do Know, What We Don't
The aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting has drawn focus toward the sale and regulation of the gun used to commit the atrocity: The AR-15 rifle.
The U.S's Spiraling Gun Problem Explained in 5 Graphs
More than 13,000 Americans were killed by firearms in 2020, compared to just over 1,700 who were killed by knives.
Majority of Texas Teachers Do Not Want to Be Armed: Survey
Ninety percent of respondents to the survey said they were afraid that a shooting would happen at their schools.
Uvalde Mom Ran Mile to School Before Discovering Daughter Was Among Killed
On Wednesday, parents of a child killed in the Uvalde school shooting testified in front of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, calling for new gun laws.
Man Advocates Public Executions While Opposing Abortion In Viral Video
"I'm all for public execution," a man said outside the NRA convention in Texas, seconds before decrying abortion as "murder."
Internet Praises Matthew McConaughey's White House Speech on Uvalde Victim
"Kudos to Matthew for keeping this light shining on Uvalde. Much respect to him," a user said.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Gun Control Will Not Protect Kids at School
The Republican congresswoman, who represents Georgia, says placing more guns into schools will increase children's safety.
Democrat Hopes Young Uvalde Survivor Can Sway GOP Into Gun Reform
Representative Carolyn Maloney said Friday that a hearing scheduled for next week is about examining the country's gun violence epidemic and "saving lives."
After Uvalde, Dems See Opportunity to Win Parents With School Safety Debate
Republicans last year capitalized on public anger over critical race theory and mask mandates. This year, Democrats can put them on defense over gun control.
Multiple School Shooting Threats Made by South Carolina Man: DOJ
Jonathan Trent Patterson, 22, has been charged with electronically transmitting multiple shooting threats relating to several schools in Anderson County.
Is the NRA Funded by Russia? What We Know and What We Don't
The pro-gun group has bene criticized for ties to foreign nationals in wake of the Uvalde school shooting.
School District Partners With Security Company Claiming to Slow Shooters
"When faced with a problem, people turn to the experts," Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said Wednesday announcing a partnership with a security company.
Five Questions Uvalde Police Chief Pete Arredondo Needs to Answer
Arredondo is accused of making "the wrong decision" by delaying officers from entering the classroom where a gunman was attacking children calling 911 for help.
'Buy AR-15' Searches Surge After Uvalde Sparks Gun Control Debate
Google Trends show spike on people looking to purchase firearm after latest school shooting in the country.
There Have Already Been 17 Mass Shootings in the Week Since Uvalde
That's about 2.4 mass shootings a day since 19 children and two children were killed in Uvalde last week.
As Texas Shooting's Blame Game Begins, Will the Media Include Themselves?
While mass shootings keep occurring across the country, one group that's avoided scrutiny is the press.
Texas School Shooting Review: Five Things You Need to Know
Newsweek offers an analysis of the Texas school shooting, including the timeline of the massacre, and why it took police so long to enter the classroom.
Police Response to Uvalde Shooting 'Mind-Boggling': Ex-NYPD Commissioner
"I have great pride in my profession...But that pride was diminished somewhat this week," ex-commissioner Bill Bratton said Sunday.
Adam Kinzinger Says Fellow Republicans 'Scared' to Talk About Gun Issue
The GOP lawmaker, who backs gun rights, said Sunday he's "open" to a ban or certification for AR-15s.
Police 'Let Our Babies Get Slaughtered,' Says Dad of Texas Shooting Victim
Students were "sacrificed" while police "were sitting behind a wall," said Jesse Rodriguez, who lost his 10-year-old daughter.
Trump Draws Ire for Dance at NRA Convention After Texas School Shooting
A clip of the former president dancing onstage at a NRA conference on Friday has been viewed over 2.7 million times on Twitter.
How to Talk to Your Child About Texas School Shooting—Psychologists Advise
Two psychologists have highlighted the importance of parents speaking to their children about the school shooting and how to handle it.
Salvador Ramos Arrested 4 Years Ago for Planning Attack at 18—Texas Rep.
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales claimed the Uvalde shooter had been arrested for planning a school shooting once he turned 18.