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.
Uvalde school police chief a no-show at 1st city council meeting
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who is newly elected to the panel, has been criticized for the law enforcement response during the mass shooting.
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who is newly elected to the panel, has been criticized for the law enforcement response during the mass shooting.
Justice Department names team of 9 to aid in Uvalde investigation
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords tells Congress ‘be bold’ on gun reform
Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington Monument Tuesday and lobbied anew for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America.
Eleven years after her own life was massively altered by gun violence, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords stood in front of the Washington Monument Tuesday and lobbied anew for stricter gun laws after yet another string of mass shootings in America.
Matthew McConaughey calls for ‘gun responsibility’ in emotional plea at White House
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."
Dave Chappelle donating proceeds from Buffalo show to families of mass shooting victims
The famous comedian invited the family members of the Buffalo shooting victims to his show Sunday.
The famous comedian invited the family members of the Buffalo shooting victims to his show Sunday.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.
Parkland school shooter's defense attorneys try to withdraw from case
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
The public defenders representing Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz tried to withdraw from his death penalty trial, only to have the judge refuse their motion. They also tried – and failed – to delay the trial due to the Uvalde, Texas shooting, arguing that the recent massacre makes it impossible for Cruz to get a fair trial.
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.
Iowa football team postpones AR-15 giveaway after backlash from sponsors
The team’s owner initially refused calls for the rifle giveaway to be canceled, but he changed his mind later the same day after one of their sponsors threatened to sever ties.
The team’s owner initially refused calls for the rifle giveaway to be canceled, but he changed his mind later the same day after one of their sponsors threatened to sever ties.
Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers
Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.
Just nine states and Washington, D.C., have explicit waiting periods before people can purchase at least some types of firearms.
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.”
Teachers after Texas attack: ‘None of us are built for this’
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Teachers in the United States are reflecting on the responsibilities their jobs require as school shootings become more common.
Box of loaded guns found in Florida school near 2018 Parkland shooting site belong to principal, police say
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
A school resource officer found the weapons, but the school reportedly didn't notify parents until 24 hours later.
Uvalde schools Police Chief Pete Arredondo had no radio during shooting: senator
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arrendondo was without a radio while he was in charge of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting response, a state senator said.
Uvalde School District Police Chief Pete Arrendondo was without a radio while he was in charge of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting response, a state senator said.
Oklahoma shooting highlights vulnerability of hospitals
The vulnerability of health care facilities was highlighted by a shooter who killed four people and then himself Wednesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The vulnerability of health care facilities was highlighted by a shooter who killed four people and then himself Wednesday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
AT&T starts text-to-donate campaign to support Uvalde, Texas community
AT&T and the AT&T Foundation also are contributing $50,000 to the OneStar Foundation to support the Robb School Memorial Fund.
AT&T and the AT&T Foundation also are contributing $50,000 to the OneStar Foundation to support the Robb School Memorial Fund.
Incarcerated father loses bid to attend Uvalde victim's funeral despite help from Kardashian, others
The father of a Uvalde, Texas, school shooting victim is currently in federal prison for a drug trafficking offense and had asked for a temporary release to attend the 10-year-old’s funeral.
The father of a Uvalde, Texas, school shooting victim is currently in federal prison for a drug trafficking offense and had asked for a temporary release to attend the 10-year-old’s funeral.
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.