Shootings
#Feralhogs Trends on Twitter as Man's Defense of Assault Weapons Goes Viral
Amid calls for a ban on assault weapons after the shootings in El Paso and Dayton, one Twitter user posed a question that sparked a huge response.
Ohio College Dems: Rep. Who Blamed Mass Shootings on Obama Should Resign
Representative Candice Keller's comments were also criticized by legislators and a local sheriff, who also called for her resignation.
ICE and CBP Deny Rumors Agents Are 'Targeting Victims' of El Paso Shooting
"This is not a time to compound one tragedy upon another by spreading fear in our community with false rumors of ICE operations," the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said.
Almost 70 Percent of College Students Favor Banning Assault-Style Weapons
The move was also supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, who is a top contender among college students for the 2020 election.
Facebook Says Christchurch Video Viewed 4,000 Times
Facebook said the first user report of the video wasn't received until 12 minutes after the live broadcast ended.
After New Zealand Attack, Gun Owners Turn In Weapons
"Once you accept that these things can be harmful in the wrong hands, the trade-off is a small inconvenience," one gun owner said.
Cities Across U.S. Increase Security at Mosques
"In the wake of this tragedy, we urge mosques, Islamic schools and other community institutions in the United States and around the world to take stepped-up security precautions, particularly during times of communal prayer."
Every Reported Chicago Shooting in 2019 So Far
Here is a list of the shootings in Chicago in 2019.
America's Deadliest Mass Shootings
The five most deadly mass shootings took place from 2007 onwards.
Gabby Giffords: Shootings Becoming 'Everyday Occurence'
Former congresswoman releases statement decrying gun violence after three workplace shootings occur across the country in less than 24 hours.
Jeff Sessions Blames Gun Death Spike on ACLU
"If you want more shootings, more death, then listen to the ACLU, Antifa, Black Lives Matter, and groups who do not know the reality of policing," said Attorney General Jeff Sessions
Man Allegedly Trained Captive Kids to Commit Shootings
Siraj Ibn Wahhaj, 40, was arrested last week, along with four other people, after 11 children were found in devastating conditions on the compound in Taos, New Mexico.
Toronto Shooting: Does Canada Have a Gun Problem?
In Canada, a firearm is nearly seven times less likely to be used in a homicide than in the U.S., according to Statistics Canada.
Capital Gazette Asks for Volunteer Reporters
"The Capital Gazette staff needs our help. In the wake of the June 28 shooting, they need journalists to volunteer their time and talents to help publish the daily paper."
China Warns Tourists to Beware U.S. Mass Shootings
The Chinese Embassy in Washington told travellers to purchase medical insurance, prepare for strict immigration checks, and beware "frequent" shootings and robberies.
Man Charged for Driving Through Antwon Rose Protest
Police have charged a man who drove through a protest for the killing of unarmed black teen Antwon Rose.
Death of Father Possibly Linked to Other Shootings
Tristan Beaudette was found fatally shot once in the head in Malibu Creek State Park while camping with his young daughters.
Atlanta Woman Shot and Killed Near Crime Scene
Police said they did not believe she was killed for speaking with officers.
Newspaper's Former Editor Was Concerned About Suspect
Thomas Marquardt said the paper wasn't sure how to handle Jarrod Ramos and considered getting a restraining order against him.
Remembering The Victims of Capital Gazette Shooting
Newsweek remembers the victims of Thursday's attack on a newspaper.
Suspect Identified In Capital Gazette Shooting
Authorities said the suspect was in custody Thursday afternoon.
Capital Gazette Shooting: Everything We Know
At least five people are dead and a suspect is in custody.
How to Help Annapolis Shooting Victims
At least five people were killed and others "gravely injured" in Thursday's shooting.
Americans Have 40 Percent of World's Guns: Report
The U.S. was the only country in the world found to have more guns than people, possessing more civilian firearms than the next 25 nations combined.
Sarah Sanders Chokes Up as Child Fears School Shootings
"I think that as a kid and certainly as parent, there is nothing that could be more terrifying than for a kid to go to school and not feel safe," Sanders said.
AR-15s in 2018 School Shootings
Newsweek looked at 24 school shootings that have taken place in 2018 to determine how many might have involved an AR-15 or similar gun.
74 People Shot In Chicago Over Past Week
The city of Chicago had seen a large reduction in murders and shootings for the first four months of 2018, but as temperatures have increased, so has crime.
Police Video Shows Utah Intruder Shot Dead By Officer
"Both officers perceived that threat at the same time and they both fired," West Valley City Police Chief Colleen Jacobs said.