#gun violence

#gun violence

Gun violence is a harsh reality for students in urban communities, impacting them emotionally and academically. [ more ]

Former assistant principal charged with felony child neglect after a student brought a gun to class and shot a teacher.

Rare criminal charges against school officials following school shootings highlight a case in Virginia elementary school. [ more ]

Three children wounded, one killed in primary school shooting in Finland.

High gun ownership in Finland but rare gun violence incidents. [ more ]

Police in Brooklyn are searching for a shooter who killed a 21-year-old man.

The shooting incident occurred at the corner of Belmont and Euclid Avenues in East New York on March 28. [ more ]

13-year-old boy fatally shot after a Nets game, called his mother, Troy Gill shot multiple times. [ more ]

Four students were shot in the parking lot of an Atlanta high school.

The students were taken to a hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. [ more ]

Gun violence in Oakland led to unprovoked shooting resulting in victim's death. [ more ]

Increasing gun violence incidents involving teenagers in NYC. [ more ]

The 16-year-old victim of a shooting outside a Soho hotel has been identified as Mahki Brown. [ more ]

A 38-year-old man in Oakley shot at his father with a shotgun, leading to a struggle where the father ended up stabbing his son. [ more ]

A 38-year-old man in Oakley was shot at and stabbed by his father during a struggle over a gun.

The incident involved the son threatening his parents, discharging a shotgun, and being ultimately disarmed by his mother. [ more ]

Second line parades in New Orleans carry cultural, political, and historical significance. [ more ]

Tribal violence in Papua New Guinea's highlands resulted in 64 deaths, with the use of high-powered guns.

The deployment of additional troops is being demanded by opposition groups to address the ongoing violence. [ more ]

A gun-wielding assault suspect was shot dead by a joint NYPD-federal task force in Manhattan after a violent struggle. [ more ]

Family seeks financial support for funeral expenses. [ more ]

Severe gun violence in New York City with three shootings in one evening resulting in fatalities and injuries. [ more ]

A family dog was tragically shot by a stray bullet, leading to her eventual death, causing immense grief to her owners and community. [ more ]

A gunman in North London, Ricardo Anderson, shot at rivals in a busy street, causing panic among shoppers and children. Police emphasized the severity of the incident and the ongoing dispute between gangs. [ more ]

Gun violence incident resulted in serious harm, multiple convictions, and impactful victim statements. [ more ]

Shaquille Graham was shot in Catford Broadway.

Luke Wilson pays tribute to Shaquille as a great dad who was never involved in trouble. [ more ]

Sherri Paul, traumatized after witnessing subway chaos, vows to never ride NYC rails again.

Incident involving aggressive behavior, knife, and gun on NYC subway leaves one critical. [ more ]

The Bartons' experience at the Super Bowl parade reflects the ongoing public health crisis of gun violence.

Community leaders in Kansas City are grappling with how to support those affected by the shooting incident. [ more ]

Parents James and Jennifer Crumbley found guilty of manslaughter related to their son's high school shooting.

Both parents will be sentenced on April 9 with manslaughter carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. [ more ]

Three men charged in firearms trafficking case linked to Kansas City shooting

Importance of enforcing federal firearms laws to prevent illegal trafficking. [ more ]

Illegal weapon conversion leads to increased gun violence

Use of conversion devices in recent mass shootings [ more ]

States with more guns have higher firearm deaths.

The map incorrectly correlates gun ownership with gun violence. [ more ]

Two men charged with murder after shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade

City of Kansas City struggles with gun violence amidst celebratory events [ more ]

The violent clash in a Brooklyn subway car led to one man shooting the other with his own gun.

The commuters pleaded for the men to stop fighting, highlighting the panic and chaos in the train. [ more ]

Legislation introduced to address social media addiction and gun violence

Bills aim to study social media effects on mental health and establish violence prevention programs [ more ]

The memory of Trayvon Martin is invoked as gun violence threats and racism persist. Stand your ground laws are linked to rising gun deaths and racist violence. [ more ]

Homicide clearance rates have dropped across the US from over 60% in 1990 to about 50% in 2020.

Black victims, especially men, face lower clearance rates for their homicides compared to white victims. [ more ]

Gun violence claimed a 57-year-old man's life in East Oakland, marking the city's 12th homicide of the year.

Police are seeking information and offering a reward for details leading to an arrest in the case. [ more ]

Gunfire incident resulted in a 57-year-old man dying in East Oakland.

12th homicide in Oakland for the year, with police seeking information for leads. [ more ]

Police are investigating the murder of a 16-year-old Pittsburg teenager found fatally shot in Antioch.

The victim was shot in the 2000 block of Tupelo Way, separated by roughly 1.5 miles from where he was found in a car. [ more ]

Firearm death rates have increased significantly among Black and Hispanic children, with Black children now facing six times the rate of firearm deaths compared to white children.

Gun assaults are the main driver of the overall increase in firearm deaths among children in the U.S. [ more ]

Natasha Cloud's involvement in the community extended beyond basketball to addressing societal issues like gun violence and social justice.

Cloud won the Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for her activism in addressing local and national political issues and community involvement. [ more ]

Tourist sends desperate audio message after being shot in Times Square

Lemons grateful to be alive after the traumatic experience [ more ]

One person died and 21 others were wounded in a shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade in Kansas City.

Nine children between 6 and 15 years old were among the injured, but they are expected to recover fully. [ more ]

One person killed and 20 others wounded in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory rally.

Children were among those shot, and no suspects or motive have been identified. [ more ]

Mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory parade leaves one dead and over 20 injured.

NFL players and political leaders express condolences and call for action to reduce gun violence. [ more ]

A new report by Everytown for Gun Safety reveals a rise in homicides of transgender people in the United States, with a concentration in the Southern states.

Approximately three-quarters of these homicides involve a gun, highlighting the pressing need to address gun violence as a key factor in these deaths. [ more ]

The deceased shooter at Joel Olsteen's Lakewood Church was a female armed with a long rifle, wearing a trench coat.

The shooter brought a small child with her who was hit during the shooting and is in critical condition. [ more ]

Gun violence among teens continues to rise during the pandemic.

Addressing the gun violence crisis requires more than just gun control, but also addressing the trauma and providing support within communities. [ more ]

Black women in the U.S. are six times more likely to be murdered than white women.

The Midwest has the greatest regional inequity in homicide rates for Black women compared to white women. [ more ]