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Should gun store sales get special credit card tracking? States are split

A new national divide is emerging among states over whether to track sales by gun stores
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Guns for sale are displayed at Maxon Shooter's Supplies in Des Plaines, Ill., Tuesday, June 25, 2024. A new national divide is emerging among states over whether to track sales by gun stores. A California law taking effect Monday will require credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes to assign to gun stores. By contrast, new laws taking effect in Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming will prohibit the use of special gun shop codes in financial transactions. A total of 17 states have passed some sort of limit on category codes for gun retailers, while California has been joined by Colorado and New York. (AP Photo/Teresa Crawford)
June 27, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Mass shooting shutters Arkansas town's only grocery store — for now

An Arkansas community is trying to fill the void left by the temporary closure of its only grocery store, the site of a mass shooting that killed four
June 27, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Damage can be seen to a front window law enforcement officers work the scene of a shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Ark., Friday, June 21, 2024. (Colin Murphey/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)
June 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM

2 killed, 5 injured in gang-related shooting in California desert, authorities say

Two people were killed and five others injured during a gang-related shooting in Southern California’s high desert
June 27, 2024 at 5:17 PM
June 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM

4 injured, including 2 children, in shooting at Milwaukee gas station

Four people, including two children, were injured in a shooting at a gas station in Milwaukee on Wednesday.
June 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Police monitor the scene of a shooting at a gas station in Milwaukee, WI, June 26, 2024.
June 25, 2024 at 11:42 PM

Gunman allegedly kills 5 people, critically injures teen in Nevada

The suspect, 57-year-old Erick Adams, was located on Tuesday and "is no longer a threat to the community," police said.
June 25, 2024 at 11:42 PM
The suspect, 57-year-old Erick Adams, was located on Tuesday and "is no longer a threat to the community," police said.
June 25, 2024 at 9:14 PM

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warns about the high rates of gun deaths in the country, now the leading cause of death among children and teens.
June 25, 2024 at 9:14 PM
VIDEO: US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
June 25, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Gunman allegedly kills 5, critically injures teen in shootings at 2 apartments

A man allegedly killed five people and critically injured a 13-year-old in shootings at two apartments in North Las Vegas, Nevada, authorities said.
June 25, 2024 at 8:01 PM
The North Las Vegas Police Department released this photo of 57-year-old Erick Adams, a suspect in multiple shootings.
June 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM

US surgeon general: Gun violence 'infiltrated the psyche of America'

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks to ABC News Live about his decision to declare gun violence a public health crisis for the first time ever.
June 25, 2024 at 6:47 PM
VIDEO: Murthy
June 25, 2024 at 5:53 PM

US Surgeon General Murthy declares gun violence 'public health crisis' in America

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has issued a new advisory on Tuesday declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
June 25, 2024 at 5:53 PM
A rifle gun display is seen on the wall of a gun shop in Colorado.
June 25, 2024 at 4:50 PM

'Killing spree': Man guns down 3 women in separate shootings within 1 hour

A man is dead after allegedly gunning down his mother, his cousin and an ex-girlfriend's new partner in three separate shootings in Florida Monday night.
June 25, 2024 at 4:50 PM
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells speaks at a press conference, June 25, 2024, holding a photograph of triple homicide suspect Javontee Brice.
June 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM

‘Killing spree’ ends with 3 women, suspect dead: Police

Javontee Brice, 28, allegedly shot and killed his mother, cousin and ex-girlfriend’s new partner in Bradenton, Florida, Monday night.
June 25, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Javontee Brice, 28, allegedly shot and killed his mother, cousin and ex-girlfriend’s new partner in Bradenton, Florida, Monday night.
June 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses how gun violence affects youth in the U.S. mentally and physically.
June 25, 2024 at 2:53 PM
VIDEO: US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis
June 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM

US surgeon general declares gun violence 'public health crisis'

Dr. Vivek Murthy’s concerns appear rooted in disturbing new trends, including the fact that gun violence has recently emerged as the leading cause of death for children and teens in this country.
June 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM
VIDEO: US Surgeon General declares gun violence 'public health crisis'
June 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM

Driver of vehicle sought in connection with Ohio shooting turns self in, police say

The driver of a vehicle authorities say was involved in an overnight shooting in Columbus, Ohio, that left 10 people injured has turned himself in, police said.
June 24, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Police tape at a crime scene.
June 24, 2024 at 2:22 AM

4th victim dies after grocery store mass shooting in Arkansas: Police

The suspect, Travis Eugene Posey, is being charged with capital murder.
June 24, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Law enforcement officials are on the scene of a shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, on June 21, 2024.
June 24, 2024 at 1:18 AM

Police search for suspect after 10 injured in Ohio shooting

Columbus police said they were searching for a suspect and a Honda Civic that may have been involved.
June 24, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Columbus police said they were searching for a suspect and a Honda Civic that may have been involved.
June 24, 2024 at 1:17 AM

3-year-old fatally shot while at family gathering in Buffalo

Police said they recovered a gun at the scene, and it's currently undergoing testing.
June 24, 2024 at 1:17 AM
Police said they recovered a gun at the scene, and it's currently undergoing testing.
June 24, 2024 at 1:16 AM

Police give update on Arkansas grocery store mass shooting

A fourth person has died and four others remain hospitalized after a mass shooting in Arkansas on Friday, authorities said.
June 24, 2024 at 1:16 AM
A fourth person has died and four others remain hospitalized after a mass shooting in Arkansas on Friday, authorities said.
June 24, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Death toll climbs to 4 in mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store

Authorities identify those who were killed in the Arkansas mass shooting at a grocery store near Little Rock on Friday.
June 24, 2024 at 1:11 AM
VIDEO: Death toll climbs to 4 in mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store
June 23, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Arkansas grocery store shooting was 'completely random,' police say

The shooting at an Arkansas grocery store on Friday was "a completely random, senseless act," Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar said in a press conference Sunday.
June 23, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Law enforcement officials are on the scene of a shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, on June 21, 2024.
June 23, 2024 at 7:04 PM

3-year-old fatally shot, 7-year-old injured while at family gathering

A 3-year-old boy was killed and his 7-year-old sister was injured by gunfire while at a family gathering Friday night in Buffalo, New York, officials said.
June 23, 2024 at 7:04 PM
This screengrab from a video shows the scene where two children were shot in Buffalo, NY, June 22, 2024.
June 23, 2024 at 12:19 AM

Suspect identified in grocery store shooting

Police identified 44-year-old Travis Eugene Posey as the suspect in the Arkansas grocery store shooting.
June 23, 2024 at 12:19 AM
VIDEO: Suspect identified in grocery store shooting
June 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM

1 dead, 7 wounded following shooting at nightclub: Police

Investigators in Louisville, Kentucky, are searching for clues after eight people were shot in a nightclub early Saturday morning.
June 22, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Louisville Police investigate a nighclub where eight people were shot on June 22, 2024.
June 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM

Teen charged with murder in death of 7-year-old Chicago boy struck by random gunfire

A teenager has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old Chicago boy, who was 300 feet away from the gunfire and not the intended target
June 22, 2024 at 3:25 PM
June 22, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Deadly Arkansas grocery store shooting

The 44-year-old suspect has been charged with three counts of capital murder.
June 22, 2024 at 2:20 PM
VIDEO: Deadly Arkansas grocery store shooting
June 22, 2024 at 3:17 AM

3 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at grocery store in Arkansas: Police

Police responded to the shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, about 70 miles south of Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Police.
June 22, 2024 at 3:17 AM
Police responded to the shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, about 70 miles south of Little Rock, according to Arkansas State Police.
June 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM

3 injured after gunmen open fire on building hosting funeral reception: Officials

Three people were injured after multiple gunmen opened fire on a community center that was hosting a funeral reception in the Chicago suburbs on Friday, officials said.
June 22, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Authorities respond to a shooting at a community center in Blue Island, Illinois, June 21, 2024.
June 22, 2024 at 1:20 AM

3 dead, 11 wounded in Arkansas mass shooting at Mad Butcher grocery store

Three people were killed and 11 were injured in a mass shooting at a grocery store in Arkansas on Friday, authorities said.
June 22, 2024 at 1:20 AM
VIDEO: 3 dead,11 wounded in Arkansas mass shooting at Mad Butcher grocery store
June 21, 2024 at 11:01 PM

3 killed, 10 hurt in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting

At least three people are dead and 10 were injured after a grocery store shooting in Fordyce, Arkansas, police said, and ABC News’ Morgan Norwood updates on this developing story.
June 21, 2024 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: 3 killed, 10 hurt in Arkansas grocery store mass shooting
June 20, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Orange County judge can stand trial in wife's shooting death, judge says

A judge has ruled there is sufficient evidence for a Southern California judge to stand trial on a murder charge in the shooting death of his wife
June 20, 2024 at 7:23 PM
June 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM

7-year-old boy shot dead outside his front door in Chicago: 'Unbearable'

The boy was heading to visit his next-door neighbor when he was shot.
June 20, 2024 at 5:50 PM
The boy was heading to visit his next-door neighbor when he was shot.
June 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM

7-year-old boy shot dead outside his front door: 'Unbearable'

A 7-year-old boy was fatally shot in the chest in a random shooting in Chicago, prompting an outcry from the mayor and police superintendent.
June 20, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Chicago police officers investigate the shooting that left 7-year-old Jai'mani Amir Rivera dead at the Oakley Square Apartments, June 18, 2024, in Chicago.
June 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM

'Dear Future Survivor': School shooting survivors pen letters to future survivors

As the number of school shootings grows, most recently at Michigan State University, survivors share what life is like in the weeks, months and years ahead.
June 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
School shooting survivors from across the country and across generations write letters to future survivors.
June 20, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Multiple people shot at splash pad park, suspect dead: Police

Police said they have a suspect contained after they allegedly opened fire at a Rochester Hills, Michigan splash pad that was filled with visitors.
June 20, 2024 at 1:00 AM
WXYZ -Splash Pad Shooting in Rochester Park Hills, MI Saturday 06/15/2024
June 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM

Club Q mass shooter sentenced to life in prison on federal hate crime charges

Five people were killed in the attack on the LGBTQ bar.
June 19, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Five people were killed in the attack on the LGBTQ bar.
June 18, 2024 at 6:42 PM

A 14-year-old fatally shot a 13-year-old girl. Now his father is on trial.

William Brown is the first person charged under the "Bennie's Law" gun law.
June 18, 2024 at 6:42 PM
William Brown is the first person charged under the "Bennie's Law" gun law.
June 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM

A 14-year-old fatally shot a 13-year-old girl. Now his father is on trial.

The trial has begun against William Brown, the father of the 14-year-old boy who fatally shot a 13-year-old girl nearly a year ago.
June 18, 2024 at 3:33 PM
This photo shows William Brown in a mugshot provided by New Mexico State Police, July 29, 2023.
June 18, 2024 at 6:25 AM

Father of teen who allegedly shot girl goes on trial

The trial has begun against William Brown, the father of the 14-year-old boy who is accused of fatally shooting a 13-year-old girl nearly a year ago.
June 18, 2024 at 6:25 AM
The trial has begun against William Brown, the father of the 14-year-old boy who is accused of fatally shooting a 13-year-old girl nearly a year ago.
June 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM

8-year-old shot in head at splash pad making 'amazing progress': Sheriff

An 8-year-old, his 4-year-old brother and their mother were among nine people shot at the Brooklands Plaza splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday, according to officials
June 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM
VIDEO: 8-year-old shot in head at splash pad making 'amazing progress': Sheriff
June 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM

Sheriff says 2 of 9 people wounded in Michigan shooting at splash pad remain in critical condition

A Michigan sheriff says two of the nine people wounded in a weekend shooting at a splash pad remain hospitalized in critical condition
June 17, 2024 at 10:30 PM
The Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad is seen Monday, June 17, 2024, in Rochester Hills, Mich. A Michigan sheriff says two of the nine people wounded in a weekend shooting at the splash pad remain hospitalized in critical condition. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
June 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM

8-year-old shot in head at splash pad is making 'amazing progress': Sheriff

Nine people were shot in a mass shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Saturday.
June 17, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Oakland County Sheriff Evidence Technicians document the scene where a shooting took place at Brooklands Plaza Splash Pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, June 15, 2024.
June 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM

2 killed, 14 injured in shooting at Juneteenth celebration; police seek suspect

Police in Round Rock, Texas, are asking the public to help find the suspect in a shooting at a Juneteenth celebration.
June 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Police Chief Allen Banks talks with reporters after a shooting at the Round Rock Juneteenth Festival in Round Rock, Texas, on June 16, 2024.
June 17, 2024 at 12:32 AM

Multiple people dead after a weekend of gun violence

Mass shootings at a water park near Detroit and during a Juneteenth celebration in Texas leave two dead and several injured.
June 17, 2024 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: Multiple people dead after a weekend of gun violence
June 16, 2024 at 3:04 PM

2 people shot and killed at a Juneteenth event outside Austin, police say

Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks told reporters a fight broke out between two groups at the Old Settlers Park Saturday night, then someone produced a gun and began to fire, killing two people.
June 16, 2024 at 3:04 PM
VIDEO: 2 people shot and killed at a Juneteenth event outside Austin, police say
June 16, 2024 at 2:38 PM

9 people shot at Michigan splash pad park, suspect dead: Police

Sheriff Mike Bouchard said that nine people were shot, including two boys from the same family. The 42-year-old suspect was found dead at a home he shared with his mother, police said.
June 16, 2024 at 2:38 PM
VIDEO: 9 people shot at Michigan splash pad park, suspect dead: Police
June 16, 2024 at 2:27 PM

2 dead in shooting at Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock, Texas, police say

A fight broke out between two groups at the Old Settlers Park at about 11 p.m., Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks told reporters early Sunday.
June 16, 2024 at 2:27 PM
A fight broke out between two groups at the Old Settlers Park at about 11 p.m., Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks told reporters early Sunday.
June 16, 2024 at 4:05 AM

Multiple people shot at Michigan splash pad park, suspect contained: Police

Sheriff Mike Bouchard of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office gave an update on the shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
June 16, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Sheriff Mike Bouchard of the Oakland County Sheriff's Office gave an update on the shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
June 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Adult killed, child injured in shooting during high school football game: Police

Police are still searching for a suspect who fled the scene after opening fire at a Maryland high school football game.
June 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Law enforcement officials are on the scene of a shooting near Potomac High School in Oxon Hill, Maryland, on June 15, 2024.
June 15, 2024 at 2:39 AM

Las Vegas shooting survivor reacts to bump stock decision

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with a survivor of the 2017 mass shooting in Las Vegas, Marisa Marano, about the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the ban on bump stocks.
June 15, 2024 at 2:39 AM
VIDEO: Las Vegas shooting survivor reacts to bump stock decision
June 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM

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
June 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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