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fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 day ago
NYC LGBT

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

fromSFGATE
2 days ago
California

Unauthorized 'Picnic Day' gathering in Sacramento leaves four shot, injured

SF parents
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
1 day ago

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

Community leaders and residents demand accountability for gun violence following the death of 78-year-old Edgar Spence from a stray bullet.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Son of 78-year-old Bronx stray bullet victim decries citywide gun 'crisis'

Gun violence among youth in urban areas is a growing crisis that demands immediate attention and action from the community and authorities.
California
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Unauthorized 'Picnic Day' gathering in Sacramento leaves four shot, injured

Gunfire at an unauthorized 'Picnic Day' event in Sacramento injured four people, prompting an investigation with no arrests made yet.
SF parents
fromEsquire
3 days ago

Mike Johnson Can't Even Muster Up a Respectable Response for a Mass Shooting in His Own District

Mental health issues and easy access to firearms contributed to a tragic shooting of eight children in Louisiana by their father.
#murder
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Teen boy held at young offenders' institute dies

The juvenile from HMP Feltham A, which holds children aged between 15 and 18 who are on remand or have been convicted, died in hospital on Monday.
UK news
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago
Mental health

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago
Mental health

In a Mental Health Crisis, Families Need Help, Too

Community and family support are essential for improving mental health outcomes in young people.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
9 hours ago

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 hours ago

The Man Was Disarmed!' Tom Homan Grilled On Alex Pretti Shooting In Tense Exchange

Tom Homan addressed accountability concerns regarding ICE agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, emphasizing ongoing investigations into the incident.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
7 hours ago

Swansea parents arraigned after second-grader allegedly brought gun to school

Two parents face multiple charges including child endangerment and illegal firearm possession after a tip about a handgun at an elementary school.
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 hours ago

Tying art to peace: free Brooklyn workshop invites teens to reimagine the Knotted Gun * Brooklyn Paper

The Non-Violence Project has spent more than thirty years demonstrating that creative expression can shape how young people see themselves, their communities, and their ability to make change. This workshop extends that work into a public, collaborative setting, inviting students to engage directly with a global symbol and contribute their own perspective.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

Viral video assault: Teen arrested for body-slamming girl on Manhattan sidewalk had attacked her after asking for number, sources said | amNewYork

The viral video, which has over one million views on Instagram, shows the young suspect confronting the teenage female victim at the corner of East 107th Street and 3rd Avenue.
NYC parents
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

2018 East Palo Alto Halloween shooting suspect appears in court after 8 years being on the run

Family members of two shooting victims express mixed emotions as the suspect appears in court after nearly a decade on the run.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How grievance turns to violence in a mass shooter's mind

Mass shootings often stem from escalating grievances and personal trauma rather than spontaneous acts or primarily mental illness.
Law
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Youth who killed his friend, sold heroin in custody and assaulted prison officer, court hears

A 16-year-old murderer should not receive a life sentence, despite committing further offenses in adult prison.
Mission District
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Beloved San Francisco trans elder Dannielle Spillman killed in hit-and-run after dispute

A driver was charged with murder after hitting and killing 74-year-old Dannielle Spillman in San Francisco following a dispute.
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Man charged with lying to police about gun used by Louisiana shooter

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller stated that authorities are investigating 'every angle' of the shooting, particularly how Elkins secured the firearm used in the crime. He expressed hope that holding Ford accountable would provide some solace to the Shreveport community.
US news
fromNews 12 - Long Island
2 days ago

Teen beaten and robbed of bookbag in East Flatbush

Four individuals approached the 19-year-old man and got into an argument with him. They punched the victim multiple times in the face before taking his North Face book bag.
New York City
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Monday Night Stabbing Leaves One Man Critically Injured Near Sixth Street

A 42-year-old man was critically injured in a stabbing in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Ketamine, psychedelics, GHB: is the US falling out of love with cocaine?

Cocaine use in the US has left a trail of destruction, largely due to the illegal nature of the trade and the US government's war on drugs.
Public health
#mass-shooting
fromFuturism
3 days ago
Media industry

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

fromFortune
4 days ago
US news

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was 'unlike anything most of us have ever seen,' police say | Fortune

fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

Media industry
fromFuturism
3 days ago

In Article About Horrific Shooting That Killed Eight Children, Forbes Lets Readers Place Bets About Gun Control

Forbes introduced a prediction game feature alongside reporting on a mass shooting, allowing readers to bet faux coins on gun policy outcomes.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Mother who lost three kids in Louisiana shooting hospitalized with bullet lodged in face

A mass shooting in Louisiana resulted in the deaths of eight children, with the mother recovering in hospital after being shot.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Louisiana mass shooting: What we know about suspect, eight children killed

A man killed his seven children and a cousin in Shreveport, Louisiana, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the US in over two years.
US news
fromFortune
4 days ago

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a Louisiana shooting that was 'unlike anything most of us have ever seen,' police say | Fortune

A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children and two others in a domestic violence mass shooting, marking the deadliest incident in over two years.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Louisiana gunman killed eight children, including seven of his own, police say

Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, with the gunman shot dead by police during a car chase.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago
US news

8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Car deal gone bad sparks Brooklyn shooting death of teen food deliveryman

A car deal dispute is believed to have led to the shooting death of Steven Lantigua, an 18-year-old food deliveryman in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Heartbroken brother of 7-month-old killed in senseless NYC shooting keeps 'asking for his sister': DA

A 2-year-old brother is traumatized and asking for his sister after the murder of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Suspects in stray bullet slay of Brooklyn baby Kaori Patterson-Moore indicted for murder

Two suspects have been indicted for the murder of a 7-month-old girl in a botched gang shooting in Brooklyn.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Brooklyn shooting: 16-year-old boy slain inside NYCHA building; gunman at large | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives are investigating a shooting at a NYCHA complex that killed a 16-year-old boy on March 23.
#shooting
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man found shot to death on second floor of Harlem apartment: cops | amNewYork

A man was shot to death in a Harlem apartment building, and police are investigating the incident.
Arts
fromTruthout
4 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
#nypd
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

NYPD identifies 18-year-old Zahir Davis as the shooter of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, urging him to surrender to authorities.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Fatal shooting of Queens teen in park likely tied to gang activity; cops ID prime suspect | amNewYork

NYPD identifies 18-year-old Zahir Davis as the shooter of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre, urging him to surrender to authorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 hours ago

Dementia patient beaten, set on fire and killed in downtown L.A., prosecutors say

"This case involves an elderly man who was disoriented and living with dementia, conditions that made him particularly vulnerable. The level of violence alleged here is brutal, callous and extreme."
Los Angeles
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
19 hours ago

Boy, 16, dies after being 'beaten to a pulp' at London young offenders' institution

A 16-year-old inmate died after allegedly being beaten at Feltham Young Offenders' Institution, raising serious concerns about prison safety and care.
#manslaughter
SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

18, 19-year-old plead guilty in 2024 Dorchester killing

Two young men pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a Dorchester father while attempting to help his son.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

SF parents
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

18, 19-year-old plead guilty in 2024 Dorchester killing

Two young men pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a Dorchester father while attempting to help his son.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Canada news

Man sentenced to 10 years for manslaughter in shooting death of Leslieville mother | CBC News

NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn baby shooting: Gunman accused of killing infant with stray bullet claims child's father shot at him first | amNewYork

Amuri Greene claimed self-defense in the Brooklyn baby shooting, but police remain skeptical of his story and believe it was gang-related.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Florida to open criminal investigation into OpenAI over ChatGPT's influence on alleged mass shooter

Florida's attorney general is investigating OpenAI for potential influence on a mass shooting suspect's actions through ChatGPT.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Teen Robbed Of North Face Bookbag

A 19-year-old man was beaten and robbed in East Flatbush, suffering facial injuries and losing his backpack.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
6 days ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago

Man wanted in 6-hour spree of assaults in San Fernando Valley is arrested, records show

A sex offender was arrested for multiple sexual assaults on women in San Fernando Valley within a few hours.
#knife-crime
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training

Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training to divert children from serious violence with a £1.2m investment.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Schools in knife crime hotspots to get specialist training

Up to 250 schools in knife crime hotspots will receive specialist training to divert children from serious violence with a £1.2m investment.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
#san-francisco
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
California
fromMission Local
2 days ago

More and more people are locked up in S.F. jail. Hundreds are booked repeatedly.

San Francisco's crackdown on drug offenses has led to increased arrests, but many individuals continue to cycle in and out of jail without lasting change.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

A teenager was shot in a violent incident shortly after a citywide call for a ceasefire against street violence.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'They did nothing.' L.A. girl's death raises questions about darkest side of bullying at school

A tragic incident of bullying led to the death of 12-year-old Khimberly, raising questions about school safety and accountability.
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Mexican pyramid gunman had Columbine materials officials

Mexican authorities reported that the gunman, who killed one person and injured several others, had materials related to the Columbine school shooting, including books and handwritten notes referencing the 1999 attack.
US news
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

He was just a regular kid': Family mourns Queens teen shot dead in park as community prepares for emotional vigil | amNewYork

Jaden Pierre, a 15-year-old, was shot dead in Queens during a planned water balloon fight, leaving his family and community in mourning.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

D4vd charged with murder in slaying of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez

D4vd, a singer, was charged with murder in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found in his rental car.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Drill rap beef may be behind senseless NYC stray-bullet death of 7-month-old girl: sources

Accused gunman Amuri Greene was allegedly targeting the baby's rapper father, Jamari Patterson, when he fired into a crowd in Williamsburg on April 1, killing little Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Juvenile injured in Allston shooting

A shooting in Allston injured a person under 18, with the shooter fleeing the scene and no arrests made.
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

US mass shooting leaves 8 children dead in Louisiana

Shreveport police chief Wayne Smith stated, 'This is an extensive scene unlike anything most of us have ever seen,' highlighting the severity of the incident.
SF parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, gunman fatally shot by police

Eight children have been killed in a shooting spree in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of domestic violence.
SF parents
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Boy, 14, shot dead and teens arrested for murder

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, prompting a murder investigation and three arrests.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

High school student arrested in Lawrence after alleged assault during 'senior assassin' game

'Senior assassin' is not affiliated with or approved by local school districts and typically occurs off school grounds and after school hours.
SF parents
NYC parents
fromHoodline
4 weeks ago

Brooklyn Teen Fatally Shot by Teammate

A Brooklyn high school football player died from an accidental shooting involving a teammate, prompting an ongoing investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Should teens be allowed to carry handguns in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts's highest court will decide whether people under 21 can legally carry handguns, challenging the state's age restriction law following the Supreme Court's 2022 gun rights expansion.
New York City
fromFox News
2 months ago

Teen killed after protecting friends in 'senseless' shootout as locals raise alarm over rising crime in Bronx

A 17-year-old has been arrested after a "senseless" Bronx bus-stop shooting killed 16-year-old Christopher Redding amid rising youth violence.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Within a month he turned 18, graduated from high school, then shot and killed a man in Oakland

Abraham Salgado-Alfaro pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter for killing Ernesto Herrera and was sentenced to nine months in state prison.
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