Gun violence

Officials say one victim was killed prior to Fourth of July mass shooting in Philadelphia

By Associated Press

The Philadelphia district attorney says one of five people believed to have been killed in the city July 3 appears to have been fatally shot almost two full days before the mass shooting reported last week.

Police search for suspect after 9 people shot in Cleveland, 1 seriously injured

By Associated Press

An early morning shooting in a nightclub area of downtown Cleveland sent nine people to the hospital, but no fatalities were reported, authorities said.

Philadelphia district attorney discusses what needs to be done to curb gun violence

By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Ryan Connelly Holmes

A mass shooting on the eve of the Fourth of July left five people dead in Philadelphia. It was just one of several U.S. cities that saw violence on the holiday. The suspect, 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker, was arraigned Wednesday on…

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3 dead and 8 injured in Texas after Fort Worth festival shooting

By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Authorities in Texas say three people were killed and eight people were injured when gunfire erupted following a local festival.

Highland Park community marks 1 year since mass shooting at July 4 parade

By Claire Savage, Associated Press

“The Community Walk will symbolize the reclaiming of the 2022 parade route as we build resiliency together,” the city said on its website.

Balitmore police search for suspects after deadly weekend block party shooting

By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press

Police in Baltimore say more than one person is suspected of opening fire during a holiday weekend block party in Baltimore that killed two and wounding 30 others, many of them under 18.

Holiday weekend shooting in Baltimore leaves 2 dead and dozens injured, police say

By Julio Cortez, Holly Ramer, Associated Press

The deceased victims were an 18-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man. The wounded ranged in age from 13 to 32, with more than half of them being younger than 18.

Woman who fatally shot Uber driver wrongly thought she was being kidnapped, police say

By Associated Press

A Kentucky woman has been accused of fatally shooting her West Texas Uber driver after mistakenly believing she was being kidnapped and taken to Mexico, according to police.

Kansas City, Missouri shootings leave at least 3 dead, 5 injured

By Associated Press

At least three people have been found dead, and at least five others are thought to be injured, police in Missouri said while investigating two shootings with multiple victims in the same area of Kansas City early Sunday morning.

Analysis: Mix of impulsivity, access to guns contribute to shootings by American teens

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Recent high-profile mass shootings by young people underscore the deadly mix of teenage bravado, immaturity and growing access to high-powered guns that can kill faster and more efficiently than ever.