Gun violence

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.

WATCH: Garland delivers remarks on guns and crime at ATF forum

By Associated Press

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered remarks before a Police Executive Forum for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on Thursday.

Mass shootings and violence around the country leave several dead and injured this weekend

By Matthew Brown, Claire Savage, Associated Press

Mass shootings and violence killed and wounded people across the U.S. over the weekend, including 60 in the Chicago area alone. The shootings happened in cities and rural areas alike. Bullets flew in Idaho and Washington state as well as…

Many children who survive gun violence face barriers to mental health care

By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery

Firearm-related injuries among children have been on the rise, with nearly 16 in 100,000 children experiencing gun violence, according to the latest data. Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and a lead…

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Study shows jump in suicides and homicides among young Americans early in the pandemic

By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press

Experts cited several possible reasons for the increases, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services and the number of guns in U.S. homes.

Gunman who killed 2 after high school graduation targeted graduate, police say

By Sarah Rankin, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

The gunfire sent hundreds fleeing in panic outside the state capital's city-owned Altria Theater after the graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School.

White woman who fatally shot Black neighbor arrested on manslaughter charges in Florida

By Curt Anderson, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press

Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, who is white, was arrested on charges of manslaughter with a firearm, culpable negligence, battery and two counts of assault in the death of Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four.