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November 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM

Suspect in deadly 2023 Atlanta shooting is deemed not competent to stand trial

A judge has ruled that a man charged with murder in a 2023 shooting in Atlanta is not competent to stand trial
November 13, 2024 at 7:08 PM
November 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM

Tuskegee University tightens security after homecoming shooting

The president of Tuskegee University in Alabama announced Monday that it was transitioning to a "closed campus" in the wake of a shooting that killed an 18-year-old on Sunday.
November 11, 2024 at 11:12 PM
The president of Tuskegee University in Alabama announced Monday that it was transitioning to a "closed campus" in the wake of a shooting that killed an 18-year-old on Sunday.
November 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM

Tuskegee University bans outsiders, fires security chief in wake of mass shooting

The president of Tuskegee University in Alabama announced that the school is being closed to outsiders following a mass shooting.
November 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM
The entrance to Tuskegee University, Nov. 11, 2024, in Tuskegee, Ala.
November 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM

1 killed, 16 injured when gunfire erupts at Tuskegee University homecoming 

Jaquez Myrick, 25, was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting at the college campus in Alabama, which killed an 18-year-old and left at least 16 people injured early Sunday.
November 11, 2024 at 6:54 PM
VIDEO: 1 killed, 16 injured when gunfire erupts at Tuskegee University homecoming 
November 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM

Deadly Tuskegee University shooting leads to machine gun possession arrest

Jaquez Myrick, 25, was arrested in relation to the deadly homecoming event shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama on Sunday.
November 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM
White Hall historic building, Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Ala.
November 11, 2024 at 1:44 AM

Authorities announce arrest in Tuskegee University mass shooting 

At least one person was killed, and more than a dozen were hurt in a mass shooting at Tuskegee University during a celebration of the school's 100th homecoming.
November 11, 2024 at 1:44 AM
VIDEO: Authorities announce arrest in Tuskegee University mass shooting 
November 8, 2024 at 9:44 PM

NC State student arrested for string of random highway shootings: Police

A North Carolina State student has been arrested for a string of apparently random shootings at cars on multiple highways in Raleigh.
November 8, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Andrew Thomas Graney, 23, was arrested for allegedly shooting at several cars on a highway in Raleigh, N.C., in early November, police said.
November 8, 2024 at 9:34 PM

Boy, 13, in custody after trying to enter Wisconsin elementary school while armed

Authorities say a 13-year-old boy who had researched school shootings online was arrested hours after he tried to enter a Wisconsin elementary school while armed
November 8, 2024 at 9:34 PM
Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin is seen on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)
November 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM

Survivors of gun violence fight for stricter gun laws as 2024 election nears

ABC News follows gun violence survivors, Drew Spiegel and Gen Z Congressman Rep. Maxwell Frost, across the country as they push for stricter gun laws ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
November 8, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Survivors of gun violence fight for stricter gun laws as 2024 election nears
November 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM

Fake guns found at home of teen who allegedly planned to scare elementary students

Several replica guns have been recovered from the home of a 13-year-old who allegedly planned to scare students at an elementary school.
November 8, 2024 at 4:36 PM
The Roosevelt Elementary School campus is seen, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kenosha, Wisc.
November 8, 2024 at 1:41 AM

Urgent investigation after a multiple cars and homes hit by gunfire

Authorities are investigating a shooting spree in Raleigh, North Carolina, after at least a dozen cars and homes near Interstate 40 were hit by gunfire. Police say two people have been detained.
November 8, 2024 at 1:41 AM
VIDEO: Urgent investigation after a multiple cars and homes hit by gunfire
November 7, 2024 at 9:59 PM

How advocates predict Trump's 2024 win could impact gun violence prevention laws

ABC News follows gun violence survivor Drew Spiegel and Rep. Maxwell Frost as they push for stricter gun laws.
November 7, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Drew Spiegel survived the 2022 Highland Park shooting.
November 7, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Police body camera video shows moments after Indiana firefighter was fatally shot

Local hero Robert “Robbie” Doerr was shot dead in his Indiana driveway on the evening of February 26, 2019. Doerr’s wife, Elizabeth Fox-Doerr remembered being “in panic” at the scene.
November 7, 2024 at 8:58 PM
VIDEO: Police body camera video shows moments after Indiana firefighter was fatally shot
November 6, 2024 at 11:08 PM

Gun violence prevention groups react to Trump victory

"The election of Donald Trump is deeply troubling for our safety and freedom from gun violence," Kris Brown, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said on Wednesday. 
November 6, 2024 at 11:08 PM
"The election of Donald Trump is deeply troubling for our safety and freedom from gun violence," Kris Brown, president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, said on Wednesday. 
November 6, 2024 at 9:54 PM

'Deeply troubling': Gun-violence prevention groups react to Trump victory

Gun-violence prevention groups said that they plan to double down in their fight for stronger firearm-control laws in the wake of former President Donald Trump's win.
November 6, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
November 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM

2 police officers shot and injured at Kentucky mental health center

Two police officers are expected to recover after being shot at a mental health center in Bowling Green, Kentucky
November 6, 2024 at 4:13 PM
November 4, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Mayor announces state of emergency after 2 killed, several hurt in shooting

At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said.
November 4, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Orlando police released video from the scene of a shooting on Nov. 1, 2024.
November 4, 2024 at 1:48 AM

22-year-old arrested in deadly Vancouver, Washington, shooting

One man is dead and two others were injured after the gunman fired several rounds, according to police.
November 4, 2024 at 1:48 AM
One man is dead and two others were injured after the gunman fired several rounds, according to police.
November 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM

Suspect arrested in deadly Halloween mall shooting

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and identified as a suspect in a deadly shooting that erupted on Halloween night in a mall in Vancouver, Washington.
November 3, 2024 at 9:14 PM
An exterior view of the Vancouver Mall in Vancouver, Wash. in an undated photo from Google Street View.
November 2, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Mandatory curfew set for downtown Orlando

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced a local state of emergency after two people were killed and several more were injured in a Halloween night shooting.
November 2, 2024 at 4:05 PM
VIDEO: Mandatory curfew set for downtown Orlando
November 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM

At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Halloween shooting in Orlando

At least two people are dead and six others have been injured in a Halloween night shooting in downtown Orlando, police said.
November 1, 2024 at 1:41 PM
VIDEO: At least 2 killed, 6 injured in Halloween shooting in Orlando
October 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM

LA man arrested in connection to 2 fatal shootings hours apart

Police have not yet said if they are aware of a motive for the double murder.
October 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Police have not yet said if they are aware of a motive for the double murder.
October 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM

Armed person arrested after reports of shooting in Atlanta near Four Seasons Hotel

Atlanta police apprehended an armed individual in Midtown after instructing people to shelter in place Tuesday afternoon due to reports of gunfire near the Four Seasons Hotel.
October 30, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Armed person arrested after reports of shooting in Atlanta near Four Seasons Hotel
October 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM

Armed person reported at Four Seasons in Atlanta

Police said they are responding to a report of an armed person at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta.
October 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
VIDEO: Armed person reported at Four Seasons in Atlanta
October 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Virginia au pair pleads guilty to manslaughter

Juliana Magalhaes pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing Joseph Ryan in February of 2023.
October 29, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Juliana Magalhaes pleaded guilty to manslaughter for shooting and killing Joseph Ryan in February of 2023.
October 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM

School shooting survivor on gun violence, 2024 election

Gun control activist David Hogg says a “divided Congress” is the biggest obstacle to strengthening gun laws.
October 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: School shooting survivor on gun violence, 2024 election
October 29, 2024 at 12:29 PM

3 charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting of New Jersey detective

Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley, with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office in New Jersey, was fatally shot at her home in Bridgeton on Oct. 15, according to police.
October 29, 2024 at 12:29 PM
New Jersey authorities are investigating after Det. Sgt. Monica Mosley with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office was killed during a home invasion in Bridgeton, N.J., Oct. 15, 2024.
October 29, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Minnesota man arrested in shooting incident with neighbor after yearlong dispute

A Minneapolis man is charged with attempted murder in the shooting of his neighbor, who had called police about the suspect's threats 19 times in the past year.
October 29, 2024 at 12:40 AM
Minnesota man arrested in shooting incident with neighbor after yearlong dispute
October 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Father ‘broken’ after son fatally shot at construction job

Salvador Ramirez, 23, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday morning, according to Atlanta police.
October 28, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Salvador Ramirez, 23, was found with multiple gunshot wounds on Saturday morning, according to Atlanta police.
October 26, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Advocates say gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics

Attention paid to gun violence prevention has had to compete and, at times, has been overshadowed by other hot-button campaign topics.
October 26, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Students and community members gather at a makeshift memorial outside of Apalachee High School on September 5, 2024 in Winder, Georgia.
October 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Gun violence still a big voting issue despite flurry of election topics

From the June presidential debate to the October vice presidential debate, at least 134 people were killed in 149 mass shootings across the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
October 25, 2024 at 8:46 PM
From the June presidential debate to the October vice presidential debate, at least 134 people were killed in 149 mass shootings across the United States, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
October 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM

Juror told conflicting theories in trial of ex-police officer in Andre Hill shooting

Opening statements were presented Thursday in the murder trial of former Columbus police officer Adam Coy, accused of killing Andre Hill.
October 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM
Former Ohio police officer Adam Coy appears in court, Oct. 24, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.
October 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Man arrested in Arizona DNC office shootings: Police

A suspect has been arrested in connection to three separate shooting attacks on a Democratic National Committee office in Arizona, the Tempe Police Department said.
October 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM
In this screen grab from a video, law enforcement are on the scene where a suspicious white substance was found near Phoenix, Arizona.
October 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Man arrested in Arizona DNC office shootings

Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, faces multiple charges that include unlawful discharge, shooting at a non-residential structure, terrorism and criminal damage, according to police.
October 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Jeffrey Michael Kelly, 60, faces multiple charges that include unlawful discharge, shooting at a non-residential structure, terrorism and criminal damage, according to police.
October 23, 2024 at 12:34 AM

3 kids, 2 adults dead in 'tragic, domestic violence situation'; teen boy in custody

Three children and two adults are dead, and a teenage boy is in custody, following a domestic violence incident at a home in Washington state, authorities said.
October 23, 2024 at 12:34 AM
Two adults and three children are dead from a domestic incident in Fall City, Washington, Oct. 21, 2024.
October 22, 2024 at 8:14 PM

77-year-old woman accused of killing man who 'jokingly' asked her to shoot him

A 77-year-old woman was arrested after the alleged fatal shooting of a man who "jokingly" asked her to shoot him on Sunday.
October 22, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Kathleen Geiger is seen in this undated police handout.
October 22, 2024 at 4:31 AM

Baby shot and killed by toddler in parked car: Police

In Texas, a baby was shot and killed by a toddler who got ahold of a loaded gun while they were in a parked car, police said.
October 22, 2024 at 4:31 AM
In Texas, a baby was shot and killed by a toddler who got ahold of a loaded gun while they were in a parked car, police said.
1 month ago

School shooting suspect hid long gun in poster board on the school bus, agent says

When Colt Gray rode the bus to his Georgia high school on the morning of Sept. 4, he had a long gun hidden in a poster board, video showed.
1 month ago
When Colt Gray rode the bus to his Georgia high school on the morning of Sept. 4, he had a long gun hidden in a poster board, video showed.
1 month ago

Detective shot, killed after suspects kicked in front door of her home: Police

A home invasion in New Jersey resulted in the death of Detective Sergeant Monica Mosley, who worked for the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, police said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Detective shot, killed after suspects kicked in front door of her home: Police
1 month ago

School shooting suspect hid long gun in poster board on the school bus, agent says

When Colt Gray rode the bus to his Georgia high school on the morning of Sept. 4, he had a long gun hidden in a poster board, video showed.
1 month ago
Law enforcement on the scene of mass shooting at Apalachee high school in Winder, Ga., Sept. 4, 2024.
1 month ago

Santa Monica College employee dies 2 days after workplace shooting

The long-time employee of a Southern California college who was wounded by another employee in a workplace shooting earlier this week has died, the college said.
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Santa Monica College's Center for Media and Design.
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Survivors, families of victims in Maine mass shooting file intent to sue military

A hundred survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine's history announced Tuesday their intent to sue the military.
1 month ago
In this Oct. 26, 2023, file photo, police back a up a truck at Schemengees Bar where a mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, Maine.
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2 suspects arrested in mass shooting near Tennessee State University homecoming event

Two suspects have been arrested in a mass shooting near a Tennessee State University homecoming football game event over the weekend, authorities said.
1 month ago
Nashville police officers investigate a mass shooting that left one man dead and nine people injured near a Tennessee State University homecoming event on Oct. 12, 2024.
1 month ago

2nd arrest made in deadly Michigan home invasion

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a Michigan home invasion. The perpetrators are believed to have gained entry by posing as utility workers. 
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2nd arrest made in deadly Michigan home invasion
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2nd arrest made in deadly home invasion where perpetrators posed as utility men

Two suspects has been arrested in connection with a Michigan home invasion in which they are believed to have gained entry by posing as utility workers.
1 month ago
The arrested suspect, identified by the sheriff's office as Carlos Jose Hernandez, seen on the victim's home security camera footage the night before the alleged homicide.
1 month ago

Manhunt after shooting near Tennessee State University

Police in Nashville are searching for the suspects involved in a shooting that killed least one person and wounded nine others, three of which are juveniles.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Manhunt after shooting near Tennessee State University
1 month ago

Suspect captured in killing deputy who tried to help woman being battered

A suspect in the killing of an off-duty Florida sheriff's deputy was captured Sunday, authorities said.
1 month ago
 A nationwide search has been launched for an armed suspect, pictured in this surveillance image dressed all in black on Oct. 12, 2024, who gunned down a sheriff's corrections officer at a Jacksonville, Florida, gas station as he tried to intervene in a domestic violence incident. 
1 month ago

1 dead, 9 injured after gunfire erupted near Tennessee State University: Police

Gunfire erupted between two groups of people during homecoming celebration events for Tennessee State University, Nashville Police Department officials said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 1 dead, 9 injured after gunfire erupted near Tennessee State University: Police
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1 dead, at least 12 injured in shooting at Oklahoma City party

The suspects are unknown at this time but several people have been detained.
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The suspects are unknown at this time but several people have been detained.
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1 dead, 9 injured after gunfire erupted near Tennessee State University: Police

One person is dead, and nine others are shot and injured after gunfire erupted during homecoming celebration events for Tennessee State University, police said.
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