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4 students among 5 shot at Morgan State University in Baltimore, police searching for suspect

Five people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore on Tuesday night, authorities said.
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4 students among 5 shot at Morgan State University
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on guns

The 2024 presidential candidates have spoken about their policy ideas related to gun violence and gun regulations, as gun deaths remain a major problem in the country
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on guns
October 4, 2023, 7:12 PM

A Texas official faces criminal charge after accidentally shooting his grandson at Nebraska wedding

A Texas politician who accidentally shot his grandson during a wedding he was officiating in Nebraska could be charged with a felony
October 4, 2023, 7:12 PM
Texas official faces criminal charges for accidentally shooting grandson at wedding
October 4, 2023, 3:51 PM

Manhunt under way after shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore

Authorities said five people were injured, four of them students, at the historically Black university.
October 4, 2023, 3:51 PM
Manhunt under way after shooting at Morgan State University in Baltimore
October 4, 2023, 1:45 AM

11-year-old charged in football practice shooting

The victims, two 13-year-olds, were wounded but survived the shooting, police said.
October 4, 2023, 1:45 AM
11-year-old charged in football practice shooting
October 3, 2023, 9:49 PM

11-year-old shoots, injures 2 teens following altercation at Florida Pop Warner football practice

Police say an 11-year-old boy retrieved a gun from an unlocked box in his mother’s vehicle and shot two 13-year-olds following an altercation that began during a Pop Warner football practice in central Florida
October 3, 2023, 9:49 PM
Juvenile shoots, injures 2 children after altercation at Pop Warner football practice
October 3, 2023, 7:53 PM

11-year-old arrested for shooting 13-year-olds after football practice: Police

Police said the 11-year-old shot two 13-year-olds with a gun taken from his mother's car after a dispute between the suspect and the two victims.
October 3, 2023, 7:53 PM
11-year-old arrested for shooting 13-year-olds after football practice: Police
October 3, 2023, 1:17 PM

Philadelphia journalist shot and killed in his home; no arrests made

Josh Kruger, a freelance journalist and former city employee, was shot and killed in his Philadelphia home early Monday, according to local officials.
October 3, 2023, 1:17 PM
Journalist dies after being shot 7 times in his home; no arrests made
October 3, 2023, 12:39 AM

Philadelphia journalist shot and killed in his home

Josh Kruger formerly worked for the city and was a freelance journalist.
October 3, 2023, 12:39 AM
Philadelphia journalist shot and killed in his home
October 2, 2023, 5:17 PM

Philadelphia journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home

Authorities say a journalist and advocate who rose from homelessness and addiction to serve as a spokesperson for Philadelphia’s most vulnerable was shot and killed at his home early Monday
October 2, 2023, 5:17 PM
Journalist who advocated for homeless and LGBTQ+ communities shot and killed at home
September 30, 2023, 5:31 AM

Inside the night that Tupac Shakur was shot, and what led up to the fatal gunfire

Authorities on Friday made their first arrest in the 1996 shooting death.
September 30, 2023, 5:31 AM
Inside the night that Tupac Shakur was shot, and what led up to the fatal gunfire
September 30, 2023, 12:25 AM

Hundreds of children, teens have been victims of gun violence this year

Recent gun violence incidents involving children and teens continue to mount, as the total of fatal shooting deaths continue to climb.
September 30, 2023, 12:25 AM
Recent fatal shootings highlight gun violence against children, teens
September 30, 2023, 12:16 AM

Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia pleads guilty, becoming first defendant to do so

A bail bondsman charged alongside former President Donald Trump and 17 others in the Georgia election interference case has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges
September 30, 2023, 12:16 AM
September 29, 2023, 10:37 PM

2 Mexican migrants shot dead, 3 injured in dawn attack on US border near Tecate, Mexico

Two Mexican migrants were shot to death in a dawn attack near Tecate, across the border from California
September 29, 2023, 10:37 PM
2 Mexican migrants shot dead, 3 injured in dawn attack on US border
September 29, 2023, 9:09 PM

A doctor caught in the crossfire was among 4 killed in a gunbattle at a hospital in Mexico

Police in northern Mexico say that hitmen stormed a hospital in a bid to kill a patient
September 29, 2023, 9:09 PM
Doctor caught in crossfire and among 4 killed in a gun battle at hospital in Mexico
September 29, 2023, 3:24 PM

3-year-old Cleveland boy shot dead while in car with his mom: Police

A 3-year-old boy has been shot and killed while in the car with his mother and brother.
September 29, 2023, 3:24 PM
3-year-old boy shot dead while in car with his mom
September 28, 2023, 3:38 AM

‘American Gun’ explores AR-15’s origin from LA garage to cultural lightning rod

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to Wall Street Journal reporters Cameron McWhirter and Zusha Elinson about their book “American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15” and the story of the controversial gun.
September 28, 2023, 3:38 AM
‘American Gun’ explores AR-15’s origin from LA garage to cultural lightning rod
September 28, 2023, 12:12 AM

At least 200 killed in District of Columbia so far this year: Police

Homicides in the nation's capital are up 28% from last year.
September 28, 2023, 12:12 AM
At least 200 killed in District of Columbia so far this year: Police
September 27, 2023, 3:59 PM

Mom of slain deputy devastated DA isn't pursuing death penalty: 'How dare you'

The mother of a young sheriff's deputy who was gunned down on duty is devastated that the district attorney is not pursuing the death penalty.
September 27, 2023, 3:59 PM
Mom of slain deputy devastated DA isn't pursuing death penalty: 'How dare you'
September 27, 2023, 2:51 PM

Comedians say threats are not jokes in new Sandy Hook Promise gun violence PSA

Comedians Wanda Sykes, Margaret Cho and Billy Eichner appear in "Just Joking," a new gun violence PSA to show the importance of taking gun violence seriously.
September 27, 2023, 2:51 PM
Comedians lend voice to new gun violence PSA with message: Threats are not jokes
September 27, 2023, 2:46 PM

Police say they thwarted 'potential active shooter' outside church in Virginia

Police say they thwarted a "potential active shooter" outside church in Virginia.
September 27, 2023, 2:46 PM
Police say they thwarted 'potential active shooter' outside church in Virginia
September 27, 2023, 1:05 AM

Deadly mass shooting plot against church averted: Police

Police said they arrested a man who allegedly was minutes from carrying out a mass shooting in Northern Virginia.
September 27, 2023, 1:05 AM
Deadly mass shooting plot against church averted: Police
September 27, 2023, 1:04 AM

Charges dropped against officer in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office said it "disagrees" with the judge's decision and refiled the criminal complaint against Mark Dial.
September 27, 2023, 1:04 AM
Charges dropped against officer in fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry
September 26, 2023, 4:49 PM

3 teen boys arrested in shooting that killed 3, violence stemmed from 'stupid' fight: Sheriff

A South Carolina community is reeling in the wake of a shooting that killed three teenagers and injured a fourth.
September 26, 2023, 4:49 PM
3 teens killed in shooting over 'stupid' fight, 3 arrested
September 26, 2023, 5:28 AM

Colombian club president shot dead after match

Colombian second division club Tigres FC has announced its president was fatally shot after his team’s loss on Saturday night
September 26, 2023, 5:28 AM
Colombian club president shot dead after match
September 26, 2023, 12:06 AM

3 teens dead in South Carolina shooting

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested for three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
September 26, 2023, 12:06 AM
3 teens dead in South Carolina shooting
September 24, 2023, 9:19 PM

Virginia shooting kills 14-year-old, injures 4 others: Police

A 14-year-old is dead and four others injured following a shooting in Chesapeake, Virginia, according to police.
September 24, 2023, 9:19 PM
Virginia shooting kills 14-year-old, injures 4 others: Police
September 24, 2023, 6:01 PM

Suspect arrested after shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair injures 1, police say

Oklahoma City police say one person was injured when shots were fired during an argument between two groups of people at the Oklahoma State Fair, sending a crowd of people running for safety
September 24, 2023, 6:01 PM
Suspect arrested after shooting at the Oklahoma State Fair injures 1, police say
September 24, 2023, 2:09 PM

Toddler and 2 adults fatally shot in Florida during argument over dog sale, authorities say

A 3-year-old child and two adults are dead after being shot during an argument over an apparent dog sale
September 24, 2023, 2:09 PM
Toddler, 2 adults fatally shot during argument over dog sale, authorities say
September 21, 2023, 4:38 PM

Quavo takes a stand against gun violence

Quavo, founder of The Rocket Foundation and co-founder of Migos, advocated for gun safety with a visit to Capitol Hill after his nephew and bandmate Takeoff was killed last year.
September 21, 2023, 4:38 PM
Quavo takes a stand against gun violence
September 20, 2023, 11:50 PM

Ralph Yarl’s shooter charged in court

Ralp Yarl’s mother and aunt share their thoughts after attending the court hearing of Yarl’s accused killer.
September 20, 2023, 11:50 PM
Ralph Yarl’s shooter charged in court
September 20, 2023, 5:47 PM

Parkland school shooting survivor develops Joy, an app built on AI that helps people heal

Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School when a gunman murdered 14 students and three staff members on Valentine’s Day in 2018
September 20, 2023, 5:47 PM
Parkland school shooting survivor develops Joy, an app that helps people heal
September 20, 2023, 5:29 AM

Police search for gunman who killed family of four

A father, mother and their two sons were shot and killed in their home in a Chicago suburb, according to police.
September 20, 2023, 5:29 AM
Police search for gunman who killed family of four
September 19, 2023, 8:08 PM

Police arrest suspect Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old

Washington, D.C., police announced they have arrested Karon Gregory, 19, and charged him with first-degree murder while armed.
September 19, 2023, 8:08 PM
Police arrest suspect Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old
September 19, 2023, 7:03 PM

DC police announce arrest in Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old girl

Washington, D.C. police have arrested a suspect in connection to the Mother’s Day murder of 10-year-old Arianna Davis.
September 19, 2023, 7:03 PM
DC police announce arrest in Mother’s Day killing of 10-year-old girl
September 18, 2023, 8:08 PM

78-year-old allegedly shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees along their property lines

A 78-year-old Florida man allegedly shot and killed his neighbor who was trimming trees along their property lines, authorities said.
September 18, 2023, 8:08 PM
78-year-old allegedly shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees on property line
September 18, 2023, 3:24 PM

14-year-old arrested in fatal shooting in Florida

Authorities in Florida have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with a shooting that left one victim dead and another in critical condition.
September 18, 2023, 3:24 PM
14-year-old arrested in fatal shooting in Florida
September 14, 2023, 7:49 PM

Indiana man charged with child neglect after 2-year-old finds gun on bed and shoots him in the back

A northeastern Indiana man faces felony charges after he was shot in the back by a 2-year-old boy who found the weapon on a bed
September 14, 2023, 7:49 PM
Man charged after 2-year-old finds gun on bed and shoots him in the back
September 13, 2023, 5:08 PM

1 student dead, 2 injured in Louisiana school shooting

Police said all three victims and the shooter were students at St. Helena High School.
September 13, 2023, 5:08 PM
1 student dead, 2 injured in Louisiana school shooting
September 13, 2023, 3:27 PM

New Mexico governor's temporary ban on carrying guns in public meets resistance

Emergency orders were issued by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham suspending the right to carry firearms in public in and around Albuquerque.
September 13, 2023, 3:27 PM
Governor's temporary ban on carrying guns in public meets resistance
September 13, 2023, 3:21 PM

Governor suspends right to carry firearms in public in Albuquerque due to gun violence

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has temporarily banned the right to carry firearms in public in Albuquerque in response to recent gun violence.
September 13, 2023, 3:21 PM
Governor suspends right to carry firearms in public in this city due to gun violence
September 11, 2023, 12:53 PM

Teen arrested after a guard shot breaking up a fight outside a New York high school football game

Police in central New York say a 16-year-old was arrested for shooting a school security guard who was breaking up a fight outside a high school football game
September 11, 2023, 12:53 PM
Teen arrested after guard shot breaking up fight outside high school football game
September 11, 2023, 4:16 AM

New Mexico Governor suspends right to carry guns

Gun rights advocates are protesting the Governor's emergency declaration that temporarily bans the public carrying of firearms in Albuquerque after the shooting deaths of two children.
September 11, 2023, 4:16 AM
New Mexico Governor suspends right to carry guns
September 9, 2023, 6:03 PM

11-year-old dead, woman injured after shots fired into car in Albuquerque

An 11-year-old was shot dead and a woman in her 20s is in critical condition after shots were fired at a car in Albuquerque near Isotopes Park.
September 9, 2023, 6:03 PM
11-year-old dead, woman injured in shooting near baseball stadium
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A person is shot and hurt at Lil Baby concert in Memphis. Police think it was premeditated, targeted

Police say one person has been shot and wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee
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Person shot, critically wounded at Lil Baby concert in Memphis, Tennessee, police say
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11-year-old shot dead near baseball stadium in New Mexico

Police said someone fired "several shots" at a truck that the boy and woman were in as it was moving.
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11-year-old shot dead near baseball stadium in New Mexico
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Schools install AI gun detection system to help prevent mass shootings

With decades of failed attempts at gun reform, some school officials say they are desperate for alternate solutions, including an AI system that uses human verification to better detect shooters.
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Schools install AI gun detection system to help prevent mass shootings
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Maker of rapid-fire triggers falsely told customers they are legal, judge says in preliminary ruling

A federal judge in New York City has ruled that evidence shows a company whose after-market triggers can make semiautomatic AR-15-style rifles fire like automatic weapons fraudulently misled consumers that the devices were legal
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Maker of rapid-fire triggers falsely told customers they are legal, judge says
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There have been more mass shootings than days in 2023, database shows

The Gun Violence Archive shows that there have been more mass shootings than days in 2023 so far.
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There have been more mass shootings than days in 2023, database shows
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Texas college student shot at random: Police

According to the arrest warrant, the suspect allegedly admitted to shooting the victim for no discernible reason and said he might have shot more people if he hadn't run out of ammunition.
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Texas college student shot at random: Police