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Gunman who shot dozens fantasized about mass violence for years: FBI
The shooter who carried out the 2019 shooting in Dayton, OH had an "enduring fascination with mass violence."
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Friend of Dayton gunman pleads guilty to federal firearms charges
The friend of the gunman who killed nine people in a popular nightlife district in Dayton, Ohio, in August has pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges.
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Ohio governor pushes to strengthen background checks after Dayton shooting
Ohio officials are pushing to strengthen the state and federal background check systems in an effort to stop people from getting guns when they have warrants.
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Ohio governor pushes for stronger background checks following Dayton shooting
Gov. Mike DeWine announced his proposal to mandate that arrest warrants and protective orders be put in the background check system.
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Dave Chappelle hosting benefit concert to honor victims of Dayton shooting
Comedian Dave Chappelle is using his fame to help the community in Dayton, Ohio, recover after a shooting in its popular Oregon District killed nine people.
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Parents of alleged mass shooter apologize for 'insensitive' obituary
Connor Betts allegedly killed nine people, including his sister.
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Dayton gunman had cocaine, alcohol and anti-anxiety drugs in system: Coroner
The alleged shooter who killed nine in Dayton, Ohio, was found to have cocaine, alcohol and anti-anxiety drugs in his system.
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Suspected Dayton shooter had cocaine, alcohol, anti-anxiety drugs in system: Coroner
A pipe device containing cocaine was found in the alleged shooter's pocket.
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Obituary for alleged Dayton shooter from Ohio funeral home sparks outrage
The funeral home published a glowing obituary for the man who allegedly shot 26 people, calling him "funny, articulate and intelligent" but not mentioning how he died.
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New video, photos released in Dayton mass shooting
The footage shows that in just 32 seconds, more than a dozen people were hurt and nine people were killed, including the shooter's own sibling.
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26 shot in 32 seconds: New details, videos released in Dayton mass shooting
Nine were killed in the Aug. 4 massacre.
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Timeline of Dayton shooting becomes clearer with new images, video
Surveillance video and images show Connor Betts arriving in the area of the shooting with his sister and a friend at around 11 p.m., about two hours before the shooting began, according to officials.
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Federal charges filed against friend of Dayton gunman: Authorities
Federal charges have been filed against a friend of the gunman in a shooting in Dayton, Ohio, that killed nine people.
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Friend of Dayton shooter charged with lying on federal firearms forms
Prosecutors say Ethan Kollie bought body armor and ammunition that Connor Betts used to allegedly kill nine people. Officials said it does not appear Kollie knew how Betts would use the equipment.
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John Legend visits Dayton to 'bring comfort to' survivors week after mass shooting
One week after the Dayton shooting, singer John Legend visited the survivors to bring comfort and send a message of hope.
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Funerals for victims of Dayton mass shooting begin
Family and friends of six of the victims in last week's massacre in Dayton, Ohio, mourned their loved ones Saturday in the first set of heart-wrenching funerals.
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Funerals for victims of Dayton mass shooting begin
Services for the victims of the Dayton mass shooting began Saturday, just two two days after the first funeral was held for a victim of the El Paso massacre.
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Alleged Dayton gunman showed signs of misogyny, mirroring a grim pattern for shooters
Alleged Dayton gunman Connor Betts demonstrated hate in the form of misogyny, which follows a pattern in mass shootings.
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Victims of the Dayton and El Paso shooting remembered: 'I'm just speechless'
One woman saw her brother just hours before the shooting, grateful to have a happy final memory of him.
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Dayton mayor meets with Trump after earlier criticism
In the lead up to his visit, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said that she planned to tell him "how unhelpful he's been" on the issue of gun reform.
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Dayton hero recalls 'dead stare' in killer's eyes
Jeremy Ganger, a bouncer at Ned Peppers in Dayton, Ohio, told ABC News he grabbed as many people as he could and guarded the bar's entrance to keep them safe.
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Heroic bouncer recalls 'dead stare' in alleged killer's eyes during mass shooting
Jeremy Ganger, a bouncer at Ned Peppers, said he grabbed as many people as he could and guarded the bar's entrance to keep them safe.
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Hero bouncer tells his story
One-on-one with Jeremy Ganger, the bouncer at Ned Peppers in Dayton, Ohio. He recalls the moment he saw the alleged gunman approach the bar and his mission to protect everyone inside.
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Hero Dayton bouncer: 'I would've died before that guy came in' to the bar
Jeremy Ganger, who pushed as many people as he could into the bar as the shootings occurred, came face-to-face with the suspect before the gunman was shot by police.
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Trump arrives in Dayton ahead of visits to city and El Paso
President Trump landed in Dayton, Ohio, as demonstrators protested his arrival to the city.
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Family of suspected Dayton shooter is 'shocked and devastated'
The family put out a statement Tuesday night, which was read by police Chief Doug Doherty of the Belbrook Police Department.
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Cory Booker speaks on white supremacy, guns at South Carolina church
The New Jersey senator spoke at the Mother Emanuel AME Church following the deadly mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton.
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Trump paints Dayton shooter as liberal sympathizer
President Trump called the Dayton shooter "a fan of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. Nothing to do with Trump, but nobody mentions that."
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Suspected Dayton shooter's family is 'shocked and devastated by' the shooting
Connor Betts' put out a statement Tuesday night, which was read by the local police chief, saying that they are "shocked and devastated by the events of Sunday morning."
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Pressure grows for Congress, Trump to act on gun legislation
Red flag laws designed to take guns away from dangerous individuals may be one of the only measures with a realistic chance of getting through Congress.
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Dayton alleged shooter's ex-girlfriend said he felt suicidal
The ex-girlfriend of the suspected shooter who opened fire in Dayton this weekend said that they spoke openly about mental illness and suicidal thoughts.
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Dayton mayor will tell Trump he's been 'unhelpful'
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said that she plans to tell President Trump "how unhelpful he's been on this," regarding his comments about ways to tackle gun violence.
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Dayton gunman had a 'history of obsessions with violent ideations': Police chief
Authorities investigating Sunday's mass shooting in Ohio have determined that the gunman had been exploring violent ideologies prior to the shooting.
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Dayton mayor will 'absolutely' tell Trump 'how unhelpful he's been'
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said that she plans to tell President Trump "how unhelpful he's been on this," regarding his comments about ways to tackle gun violence.
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Details about Dayton gunman's past revealed
The ex-girlfriend of the gunman said he was suspended from high school for having a hit list of classmates.
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New video shows Dayton suspect trying to get inside bar
The surveillance video shows people on a bustling Dayton, Ohio, street running into a bar to get away from the suspect, who was shot by police near the bar's entrance.
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Ohio governor proposes legislation to combat gun violence
Gov. Mike DeWine proposed actions designed to help those with mental health issues and prevent future mass shootings.
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Dayton mourners demand action after deadly shooting
Mourners at a vigil at the Ohio Statehouse demanded action from government officials after a gunman opened fire in a busy downtown area, killing nine people.
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Dayton mass shooting survivors, witnesses describe trying to help victims
At least nine people were killed and 27 others were injured at the Ohio shooting early Sunday morning, which occurred about 13 hours after the one in El Paso, Texas.
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Dayton shooting witness calls the attack 'a real tragedy'
A witness who survived the shooting, Alexandria Lark, recalled the gunman being at the door of the bar she was in line for and saw a victim two inches away from her get shot.
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Authorities in Dayton killed gunman within 30 seconds of arriving at crime scene
There could have been more fatalities in the Ohio shooting if first responders didn't arrive quickly.
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Video shows chaos as suspected Dayton gunman tried to enter bar
Surveillance footage showed people running into the bar to escape; Connor Betts, 24, was carrying 200-round-capacity magazines and allegedly fired 41 times, police said.
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Witness says she was with a Dayton shooting victim 'when he took his last breath'
Holly Redman, a witness to the Dayton, Ohio, shooting, broke down while talking about how she tried to save a victim.
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Nine dead, dozens are wounded in Dayton, Ohio, shooting
Officials investigating the mass shooting in Dayton's Oregon district say the shooter was carrying more than 250 rounds.
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Coping with the aftermath of El Paso and Dayton massacres
ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton talks with psychiatrist Jess Clemons about how to help yourself through the shootings' trauma.
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Suspect's sister among 9 killed in Dayton mass shooting
At least nine people killed, 26 injured in a mass shooting in downtown Dayton, Ohio, overnight Sunday.
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Dayton community in disbelief after mass shooting
Families have been meeting up with their loved ones at the convention center in town as the community grapples with what transpired at the typically safe and popular tourist destination.
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Dayton mayor confirms 9 killed in mass shooting
As of 10 a.m. Sunday morning, 27 patients have been treated at nearby hospitals and 15 of those have been discharged, according to Mayor Nan Whaley.
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Police execute search warrant in connection to Dayton shooting
Bellbrook, Ohio, police Chief Doug Doherty said his department is assisting Dayton police and FBI agents in their ongoing efforts.
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Ohio mass shooting leaves 9 dead, 16 injured
The nation is devastated by yet another mass shooting, this time in Dayton, Ohio, as a popular nightlife area was attacked by a lone gunman.
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