House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Chicago's Father Michael Pfleger weighs in on gun control
The calls for lawmakers to act on gun control have continued to grow in the wake off all the recent mass shootings. Congress held a hearing Wednesday on the issue. Meanwhile, national and local leaders continue to speak out and demand change.
The calls for lawmakers to act on gun control have continued to grow in the wake off all the recent mass shootings. Congress held a hearing Wednesday on the issue. Meanwhile, national and local leaders continue to speak out and demand change.
DePaul professor weighs in on mass shootings, gun control in America
The focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday was squarely on gun control. During an emotional House hearing, many who've lost loved ones spoke, including one woman who mentioned Chicago in saying gun laws are not effective. A DePaul College of Law teacher who aided the FBI in drafting the school?s active shooter response plan joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
The focus on Capitol Hill Wednesday was squarely on gun control. During an emotional House hearing, many who've lost loved ones spoke, including one woman who mentioned Chicago in saying gun laws are not effective. A DePaul College of Law teacher who aided the FBI in drafting the school?s active shooter response plan joined FOX 32 to talk about it.
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility' after Uvalde school shooting
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Actor Matthew McConaughey pushed for stricter background checks and raising the minimum age to purchase an AR-15 rifle during Tuesday's White House press briefing. "Now is this a cure-all? Hell no, but people are hurting."
Philadelphia shooting: 3 killed, 11 others shot on South Street
A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.
A shooting on Philadelphia's South Street late Saturday night left at least three people dead and 11 others injured after police say multiple gunmen opened fire on a crowd.
Chicago area students rally for gun control amid string of mass shootings
Students in the north suburbs rallied for change nationwide as part of National Gun Violence Awareness this weekend.
Students in the north suburbs rallied for change nationwide as part of National Gun Violence Awareness this weekend.
Chicago area students rally for gun control amid string of mass shootings
Students in the north suburbs rallied for change nationwide as part of National Gun Violence Awareness this weekend.
Students in the north suburbs rallied for change nationwide as part of National Gun Violence Awareness this weekend.
Buffalo mass shooting: 911 dispatcher fired for allegedly hanging up on store worker
The dispatcher had been placed on administrative leave “pending a disciplinary hearing.”
The dispatcher had been placed on administrative leave “pending a disciplinary hearing.”
President Biden calls for action after mass shootings across the US
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
In his Thursday night address to the nation where he pushed several gun control measures, President Biden said just since Uvalde, there have been 20 mass shootings in the U.S.
House panel advances gun legislation in wake of US mass shootings
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
The House Judiciary Committee has advanced legislation that would raise the age limit for purchasing a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21.
Biden calls for tougher gun laws following series of mass shootings: 'How much more carnage?'
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
The speech follows recent mass shootings in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Uvalde, Texas and Buffalo, New York.
Tulsa hospital shooter targeted surgeon he blamed for pain, police say
The Tulsa shooter who opened fire at a medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people.
The Tulsa shooter who opened fire at a medical office had purchased an AR-style rifle hours before fatally shooting four people.
Mother of Sandy Hook shooting victim meets with CPS to discuss school safety
A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.
A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.
Mother of Sandy Hook victim meets with CPS to discuss school safety
A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.
A mother who lost her son during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting is meeting with Chicago Public Schools officials to discuss how to enhance school safety.
Uvalde teacher closed propped-open door before attack, Texas police say
The Robb Elementary School teacher who propped open an exterior door that law enforcement said a gunman used to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers had closed the door but it did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
The Robb Elementary School teacher who propped open an exterior door that law enforcement said a gunman used to get inside and kill 19 students and two teachers had closed the door but it did not lock, state police said Tuesday.
Uvalde grieves at funerals for 19 children, 2 teachers after Texas shooting
It should have been the first day of a joyous week for Robb Elementary School students in Uvalde, Texas — the start of summer break.
It should have been the first day of a joyous week for Robb Elementary School students in Uvalde, Texas — the start of summer break.
Memorial Day weekend violence: 51 shot, 9 fatally, in Chicago
Chicago experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend in five years — 9 killed, 42 wounded — despite stepped up police patrols and a focus on neighborhood programs that city officials hoped would provide peaceful alternatives.
Chicago experienced its most violent Memorial Day weekend in five years — 9 killed, 42 wounded — despite stepped up police patrols and a focus on neighborhood programs that city officials hoped would provide peaceful alternatives.
Chicago records two mass shootings less than 24 hours apart this Memorial Day weekend
One person was killed and nine others were wounded in mass shootings less than 24 hours apart so far this Memorial Day weekend.
One person was killed and nine others were wounded in mass shootings less than 24 hours apart so far this Memorial Day weekend.
SWAT responds after man killed, suspect among 4 wounded in West Humboldt Park shooting
A man was killed and four others, including the suspect, were wounded in a shooting that prompted a SWAT response Sunday night in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.
A man was killed and four others, including the suspect, were wounded in a shooting that prompted a SWAT response Sunday night in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood.