Sandy Hook lawsuit could force gunmaker Remington to open books
A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits in the aftermath of mass killings.
A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court has upended a longstanding legal roadblock that has given the gun industry far-reaching immunity from lawsuits in the aftermath of mass killings.
California school gunman, 16, dies; motive of fatal shooting on suspect’s birthday still a mystery
A 16-year-old boy who authorities said shot five fellow students - killing two - before turning the gun on himself at a Southern California high school died on Friday afternoon.
A 16-year-old boy who authorities said shot five fellow students - killing two - before turning the gun on himself at a Southern California high school died on Friday afternoon.
What we know about the Saugus High School suspected shooter
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has yet to identify the gunman in Thursday's shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita but neighbors who lived next door to the suspect and others at Saugus High School say the shooter is 16-year-old Nathaniel "Nate" Berhow.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has yet to identify the gunman in Thursday's shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita but neighbors who lived next door to the suspect and others at Saugus High School say the shooter is 16-year-old Nathaniel "Nate" Berhow.
Saugus High School shooting suspect allegedly carried out deadly attack on his birthday, authorities say
Authorities said the 16-year-old gunman was identified through video surveillance at the school and first-hand witness accounts.
Authorities said the 16-year-old gunman was identified through video surveillance at the school and first-hand witness accounts.
Supreme Court allows families of Sandy Hook victims to sue maker of rifle used in shooting
The lawsuit says Remington Arms should never have sold a weapon as dangerous as the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle to the public, which gunman Adam Lanza used to kill 20 first graders and six educators.
The lawsuit says Remington Arms should never have sold a weapon as dangerous as the Bushmaster AR-15-style rifle to the public, which gunman Adam Lanza used to kill 20 first graders and six educators.
Shots fired during vigil in Dallas for victim of homecoming party shooting near Greenville
People came together Sunday to remember one of the victims of this weekend’s shooting in Hunt County. But gunfire at the vigil sent the crowd running.
People came together Sunday to remember one of the victims of this weekend’s shooting in Hunt County. But gunfire at the vigil sent the crowd running.
Illinois providing almost $3 million to help crime victims cope with trauma
Illinois is providing almost $3 million in state funds to help crime victims deal with their trauma.
Illinois is providing almost $3 million in state funds to help crime victims deal with their trauma.
Video released of moment Oregon high school football coach disarms and hugs student carrying loaded shotgun
Surveillance footage has been released showing the moment a high school coach in Oregon prevented a possible school shooting and suicide attempt five months ago.
Surveillance footage has been released showing the moment a high school coach in Oregon prevented a possible school shooting and suicide attempt five months ago.
Dick's Sporting Goods destroys $5M of high-powered rifles rather than sell them
Dick's Sporting Goods destroyed $5 million of semi-automatic sporting rifles rather than selling them as CEO Ed Stack tightened firearms policies amid a string of deadly school shootings.
Dick's Sporting Goods destroyed $5 million of semi-automatic sporting rifles rather than selling them as CEO Ed Stack tightened firearms policies amid a string of deadly school shootings.
Vegas mass shooting settlement expected to pay up to $800M, victims’ lawyers say
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the owner of the resort where the gunman opened fire into an outdoor concert on Oct. 1, 2017.
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against the owner of the resort where the gunman opened fire into an outdoor concert on Oct. 1, 2017.
Army warns soldiers to be ready for potential violence by incels at 'Joker' screenings: reports
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.
Military commanders are warning service members about the potential for mass shootings at screenings of the upcoming film "Joker", according to media reports.
Expect several more massing shootings this year, Chicago professor says
Thousands traveled to Capitol Hill, including many from Chicago, even celebrities like Common. They were all demanding an end to gun violence.
Thousands traveled to Capitol Hill, including many from Chicago, even celebrities like Common. They were all demanding an end to gun violence.
Six people shot outside mall in Indianapolis
Authorities say someone who was involved in a fight between two groups of youths outside a downtown Indianapolis shopping mall overnight opened fire and wounded six people before he fled the scene.
Authorities say someone who was involved in a fight between two groups of youths outside a downtown Indianapolis shopping mall overnight opened fire and wounded six people before he fled the scene.
Is it possible to round up 16 million AR-15s and AK-47s?
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke's recent vow to take away people's AR-15 and AK-47 rifles raised one big question: How is it possible to round up the millions of such guns that exist in the United States?
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke's recent vow to take away people's AR-15 and AK-47 rifles raised one big question: How is it possible to round up the millions of such guns that exist in the United States?
Gunmaker Colt suspends production of AR-15 for civilian market
Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15.
Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15.
Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling back-to school PSA to bring awareness to 'horrific new normal'
Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit aimed at preventing shootings and other harmful acts of violence in schools, released a chilling new PSA on Wednesday that depicts students in a cheery, familiar way showing off their new backpacks, jackets and binders — before taking a dark and sobering turn.
Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit aimed at preventing shootings and other harmful acts of violence in schools, released a chilling new PSA on Wednesday that depicts students in a cheery, familiar way showing off their new backpacks, jackets and binders — before taking a dark and sobering turn.
Nearly half of US adults fear being victim of mass shooting, poll finds
Americans appear to be more worried than ever about the possibility of themselves or a loved one becoming a victim of a mass shooting, according to a new Gallup poll.
Americans appear to be more worried than ever about the possibility of themselves or a loved one becoming a victim of a mass shooting, according to a new Gallup poll.
Several major chains asking customers not to openly bring in guns
Several major retail chains are now asking customers not to openly carry guns in stores, even if local laws allow it.
Several major retail chains are now asking customers not to openly carry guns in stores, even if local laws allow it.
Mass shooters exploited gaps, errors in US background checks
Most mass shooters in the U.S. acquired the weapons they used legally because there was nothing in their background to disqualify them, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist with Northeastern University who has studied mass shootings for decades.
Most mass shooters in the U.S. acquired the weapons they used legally because there was nothing in their background to disqualify them, according to James Alan Fox, a criminologist with Northeastern University who has studied mass shootings for decades.
O'Rourke calls for mandatory buyback of AK-47, AR-15 rifles
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other gun control measures don't do enough to remove weapons already on the streets.
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke says a mandatory government buyback program for AK-47 and AR-15 rifles is needed because other gun control measures don't do enough to remove weapons already on the streets.