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June 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM

Security guard kills Michigan church gunman, preventing 'large-scale mass shooting'

An alleged active shooter bent on attacking a Michigan church on Sunday was shot and killed by a security guard, authorities said.
June 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Police are investigating a Facebook livestream at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne, MI. An event was being held on June 22, 2025, when members heard gunshots and immediately evacuated.
June 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM

1 injured in shooting near downtown Oklahoma City after NBA Finals win: Police

Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Rob Robertson told ABC News that shots rang out on the west side of Scissortail Park shortly after the game ended.
June 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
As Oklahoma City was celebrating the Thunder winning the NBA Finals championship on Sunday evening, police responded to a shooting near downtown OKC that left one person injured.
June 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM

1 person injured after shooting at Michigan church

The shooter was allegedly killed by a security guard.
June 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
VIDEO: 1 person injured after shooting at Michigan church
June 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Suspect killed by security guard after shooting at church in Michigan

Police in Michigan say a suspect has been shot and killed by a security guard after a shooting at a church in a suburb of Detroit
June 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
June 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM

2 men get life sentences in shooting death of 11-year-old outside stadium

Two men have been sentenced to lifelong terms in prison in the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy outside an Albuquerque baseball stadium in 2023 that prompted the New Mexico governor to issue a controversial gun ban
June 19, 2025 at 7:34 AM
June 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM

Congress is holding emergency briefings on security after Minnesota shootings

Members of Congress are attending emergency security briefings after the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker
June 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
FILE - Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM

The lawmaker shootings in Minnesota are a disturbing trend: Analysis

The recent shootings of lawmakers in Minnesota are part of a disturbing trend toward politically linked violence, ABC News analysts say.
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Authorities gather at a baseball park in Green Isle, Minnesota, June 15, 2025, as they search for the 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM

Police search for suspects in deadly mass shooting in Indiana

Police say multiple shooters were involved, one person was killed and 11 others were wounded in Elkhart, Indiana, early Sunday.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
VIDEO: Police search for suspects in deadly mass shooting in Indiana
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM

Gunman opens fire during 'No Kings' protest in SLC

Most of the "No Kings" protests across the country were peaceful, however, one person has died from a shooting in Salt Lake City.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
VIDEO: Gunman opens fire during 'No Kings' protest in SLC
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM

Lawmaker assassinated, another wounded in 'targeted political violence'

A manhunt is underway for the gunman who was impersonating a police officer and had a list of possible targets, officials said.
June 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman are shown in these undated file photos.
June 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Shooting on Las Vegas Strip near Bellagio that killed 2 was livestreamed, police say

A new police report released Thursday says two people killed in a shooting over the weekend on the Las Vegas Strip captured it on video while livestreaming to their shared YouTube channel
June 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers investigate the scene of a shooting on the Strip that left two dead Monday, June 9, 2025, in Las Vegas. (Madeline Carter/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
June 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Deadly school rampage in Austria kills 10

Officials say a former student opened fire inside a high school, killing at least 10 people – including nine teens – before taking his own life.
June 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
VIDEO: Deadly school rampage in Austria kills 10
June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Several killed in Austria high school shooting

Police say several people have been killed and injured after a shooting at a high school in Graz, the country’s second-largest city. 
June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Several killed in Austria high school shooting
June 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM

Suspect surrenders to authorities in Vegas strip shooting

The suspect accused of allegedly killing two people on the Vegas strip has turned himself into authorities.
June 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM
VIDEO: Suspect surrenders to authorities in Vegas strip shooting
June 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM

Chicago police officer -- mom to young daughter -- shot and killed while on duty

A 36-year-old police officer who was a mother to a young daughter and four-year veteran of the Chicago Police has been shot and killed while on duty in Chicago.
June 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
 Officer Krystal Rivera.
June 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Gun deaths among children surge after states loosen firearm laws, new study finds

Firearms are now the leading cause of death in children and teens in the U.S.
June 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Fay Brake co-owner of EJB's Gun Shop shows a pistol to customers at the store in Capitol Heights, Maryland, March 14, 2023.
June 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM

2 arrested in alleged high school graduation shooting plot

Two suspects are in custody as authorities in Michigan say a tragedy was averted.
June 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
VIDEO: 2 arrested in alleged high school graduation shooting plot
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Possible mass shooting at graduation thwarted; 1 suspect at large: Sheriff

A possible mass shooting plot at a Michigan graduation ceremony was thwarted, authorities said, and police are searching for one of the suspects who remains at large.
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A possible mass shooting plot at a Michigan graduation ceremony was thwarted, authorities said, and police are searching for one of the suspects who remains at large.
June 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM

Girl, 5, dies after brother accidentally shoots her

The children’s father owned the gun used in the shooting and was taken into custody, according to Phoenix police.
June 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The children’s father owned the gun used in the shooting and was taken into custody, according to Phoenix police.
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM

9-year-old accidentally shoots, kills 5-year-old sister with dad's AR-style rifle

A 9-year-old boy allegedly shot and killed his 5-year-old sister by accident in their Phoenix home, police said.
June 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Police tape at a crime scene.
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Supreme Court blocks lawsuit against gun manufacturers filed by Mexican government

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday in favor of U.S. gun manufacturers and blocked a liability lawsuit brought by the government of Mexico.
June 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
VIDEO: Supreme Court blocks lawsuit against gun manufacturers filed by Mexican government
June 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM

2 killed, including officer, in California shooting, sheriff says

At least two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
June 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
At least two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
June 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM

2 killed, including officer, in California shooting, sheriff says

At least two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
June 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Emergency vehicles and responders are seen in Baldwin Park, California, on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
June 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM

South Carolina girl, 7, shot in the head while sleeping at home

A 7-year-old girl in South Carolina remains in critical condition after she was shot while sleeping in her own home, according to the Pageland Police Department.
June 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Skylar Baker, 7, remains in critical condition after she was shot while sleeping in her own home, according to the Pageland Police Department.
June 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Supreme Court allows AR-15 ban in this state

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by a group of gun-rights advocates seeking to overturn Maryland's ban on AR-15 semi-automatic rifles under the Second Amendment.
June 2, 2025 at 8:51 PM
AR-15 rifles are displayed at an exhibition booth during the National Rifle Association annual convention in Dallas, Texas, May 18, 2024.
June 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM

1 dead, 12 injured in North Carolina mass shooting at house party 

One person is dead, and 11 others are injured after a mass shooting at a house party in North Carolina, authorities said.
June 2, 2025 at 10:37 AM
VIDEO: 1 dead, 12 injured in North Carolina mass shooting at house party
June 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM

1 killed, 11 injured in North Carolina shooting, say officials

One person was killed and at least 11 others injured early Sunday when gunfire broke out during a house party in Catawba County, North Carolina, authorities said.
June 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Police are investigating a shooting at a house pary in Mountain View, South Carolina, June 1, 2025, that left one person dead and 11 injured, authorities said. (Getty Images)
June 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM

1 dead, 4 injured in Virginia gun battle, say police

At least five people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday when a gunfight erupted between two groups at a large outdoor gathering in Danville, Virginia, police said.
June 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Five people were shot, one fatally, when gunfire erupted, June 1, 2025, between groups at a large outdoor gathering in Danville, Virginia, according to police.
June 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM

7 teenagers injured in alleged drive-by shooting in Chicago

ABC's Ike Ejiochi reports on the urgent search for a suspect in connection to an alleged drive by shooting in Chicago that left seven teenagers injured.
June 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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May 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM

2 shot outside high school graduation, suspect in custody: Police

Two people were shot outside a high school graduation ceremony at 3M Arena on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus Friday night, police said.
May 31, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Law enforcement vehicles are shown at the scene of a shooting outside Mariucci Arena on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis, on May 30,b2025.
May 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Shooting near Minnesota graduation event, suspect in custody

Police say two people were shot outside an arena on the University of Minnesota campus after the commencement ceremony for a local high school.
May 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
VIDEO: Shooting near Minnesota graduation event, suspect in custody
May 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM

Father allegedly shoots at vehicle carrying teens accused of bullying his daughter

Officers investigated a "shooting into an occupied vehicle stemming from alleged bullying and/or harassment," the San Mateo Police Department said in a statement.
May 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
San Mateo Police vehicles are seen in San Mateo, Calif., May 28, 2025.
1 month ago

Arrest made in Connecticut mall shooting that injured 5: Police

Police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Tajuan Washington.
1 month ago
The sign for the Brass Mill Center Mall is shown in Waterbury, Conn.
1 month ago

Multiple people shot at Connecticut shopping center: Police

There are no fatalities at this time, police said.
1 month ago
There are no fatalities at this time, police said.
1 month ago

Fully automatic gun used in Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia park: Police

Two people are dead, and nine others have been injured in a Memorial Day mass shooting in Philadelphia, authorities said.
1 month ago
Two people were killed and several others injured in a shooting on Memorial Day night in Philadelphia, Monday, May 26, 2025.
1 month ago

Shooting on South Carolina charter boat leaves 11 injured: Police

At least 11 people were transported to the hospital after a shooting in Little River, South Carolina, on Sunday.
1 month ago
Police in Little River, South Carolina, are responding to a shooting that left at least 11 people hospitalized over Memorial Day weekend.
1 month ago

Arrest made in Colorado Springs shooting that injured 6: Police

At least six people were injured late Saturday in a shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, during an argument between multiple individuals, according to police.
1 month ago
Police in Colorado Springs, Colorado, investigate a shooting, May 24, 2025, that left several people injured. (KRDO)
1 month ago

At least 6 injured in Colorado Springs shooting: Police

At least one victim was hospitalized in critical condition while others injured were in stable condition, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
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At least one victim was hospitalized in critical condition while others injured were in stable condition, according to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
1 month ago

Juveniles among 7 injured in shooting at Jackson, Tennessee, park, say police

Gunfire erupted in a Jackson, Tennessee, park Saturday night leaving seven people, including juveniles, injured and police seeking the shooting perpetrators.
1 month ago
Police are investigating a shooting, May 24, 2025, at the Kate Campbell Park in Jackson, Tennessee, that left seven people injured, including juveniles, authorities said. (Getty Images)
1 month ago

Shooting reported at CIA headquarters in Virginia

The front gate at the headquarters was closed until further notice.
1 month ago
The agency seal on the floor of the lobby at the CIA, in Mclean, Va., Sept. 24, 2022.
1 month ago

Officials give update after 2 Israeli Embassy staffers shot in Washington, DC

Two staff members with the Israeli Embassy were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "act of terror."
1 month ago
Two staff members with the Israeli Embassy were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what FBI Director Kash Patel called an "act of terror."
1 month ago

Shooting reported at CIA headquarters in Virginia

The CIA reported a security incident outside its headquarters, with police saying a driver was shot and wounded after crashing into a gate outside CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Shooting reported at CIA headquarters in Virginia
1 month ago

Speaker Johnson condemns ‘antisemitic attack’ in DC

House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his condolences and condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday night, saying it was “obviously an antisemitic attack.”
1 month ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his condolences and condemned the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy staffers on Wednesday night, saying it was “obviously an antisemitic attack.”
1 month ago

‘2 beautiful people’ died in DC shooting: AJC CEO

Ted Deutch is the CEO of American Jewish Committee, an advocacy group that held the event where the fatal shooting occurred.
1 month ago
VIDEO: ‘2 beautiful people’ died in DC shooting: AJC CEO
1 month ago

2 Israeli staffers gunned down in Washington, DC

Two staffers were killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 2 Israeli staffers gunned down in Washington, DC
1 month ago

Washington, DC gunman chanted ‘Free Palestine’: Police

Two members of the Israeli embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
1 month ago
Two members of the Israeli embassy staff were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
1 month ago

DC shooting probe will be ‘swift moving’: Former FBI agent

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas and contributor Richard Frankel report on the investigation into the background of alleged gunman Elias Rodriguez.
1 month ago
VIDEO: DC shooting probe will be ‘swift moving’: Former FBI agent
1 month ago

2 Israeli Embassy staff killed in shooting at Capital Jewish Museum in DC: Officials

One man and one woman were shot and killed in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News on Wednesday.
1 month ago
One man and one woman were shot and killed in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News on Wednesday.
1 month ago

Newly released images show deadly Las Vegas gym shooting

Newly released images show the deadly mass shooting at a Las Vegas gym that police say would have been a mass casualty event if the shooter’s gun didn’t jam.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Newly released images show deadly Las Vegas gym shooting
1 month ago

11-year-old boy accidentally shot to death by sibling inside of their home

An 11-year-old boy was accidentally shot to death by his sibling inside of their Wisconsin home, police said.
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