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Gun violence

Published
October 26, 2023

Here’s what we know about the victims of Maine’s deadliest shooting

They were playing cornhole. They were bowling. They were enjoying being part of the crowd. Then a mass shooter walked through the door.
Published
October 26, 2023

National leaders respond to mass shootings in Lewiston

Political leaders from around the nation took to social media following the shootings in Lewiston to express sympathies for the tragedy, and once again call for action on gun safety.
Published
October 9, 2023

Suspects sought in Pennsylvania community center shooting that killed 1, wounded 8

Police say dozens of shots were fired and there may have been a gun battle inside the building.
Published
October 4, 2023

Massachusetts shooting claims life of baby delivered after mother was one of several hit by gunfire

Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died.
Published
October 4, 2023

Shooting erupted during dispute at a Baltimore university, but victims were unintended targets

The shooting happened at Morgan State University as students were headed to a homecoming week campus ball.

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Published
August 28, 2023

Gov. DeSantis booed at vigil as hundreds mourn the racist killings of 3 in Jacksonville

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – who has loosened gun laws in Florida and antagonized civil rights leaders by deriding 'wokeness' – was loudly booed as he addressed the vigil in Jacksonville.
Published
August 15, 2023

Mother pleads guilty to felony child neglect after 6-year-old used gun to shoot teacher

The case is one of three legal efforts seeking accountability, including the teacher’s $40 million lawsuit that accuses the school system of gross negligence.
Published
August 8, 2023

Cousin of Uvalde gunman arrested after allegedly threatening similar school shooting

The 17-year-old tried to purchase an AR-15 rifle on Monday.
Published
August 7, 2023

Neighbors say a Chicago man charged with killing an 8-year-old girl was upset over noise

The child was shot in the head as she rode a scooter.
Published
August 7, 2023

Attacks at U.S. medical centers show why health care is one of the nation’s most violent fields

Shootings and other attacks are increasing at hospitals across the U.S., contributing to health care becoming one of the nation's most violent fields.