Gun violence

‘A Thousand Ways to Die’ offers a personal and historical take on the impact of violence

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Trymaine Lee has spent his career chronicling the daily toll of violence and inequality. In his new book, he blends journalism with personal narrative to show how racism, trauma and violence cut lives short and carry on…

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Suspect arrested and charged in deadly New Hampshire country club shooting

By Michael Casey, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press

One person was killed and two others were wounded by gunfire Saturday before the suspect was taken into custody, authorities said. Witnesses at the scene said the shootings took place in a restaurant adjacent to a wedding that was taking…

WATCH: Pennsylvania officials give update on shooting that left 3 police officers dead

By Associated Press

Three police officers were fatally shot and two wounded Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania, and the shooter was killed by police, authorities said. It was one of the deadliest days for Pennsylvania police this century.

Suspect in killing of Pennsylvania officers was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges

By Mark Scolforo, Marc Levy, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press

A suspected stalker armed with a rifle hid at his ex-girlfriend's home in the rolling farmland of southern Pennsylvania and ambushed police officers who came to arrest him, killing three of them, a prosecutor said Thursday.

How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact

The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence.

Graphic video of Kirk shooting was everywhere online, showing how media’s role has changed

By David Bauder, Associated Press

Video of Kirk's shooting was available almost instantly online and seen by millions of people, illustrating how the “gatekeeping” role of news organizations has changed in the era of social media.

Three teens critically wounded in suburban Denver high school shooting, authorities say

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

Authorities say three teens were critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school, including the suspected shooter.

Live updates: Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah college event

By Associated Press

The shooting comes amid a spike in attacks on political figures in the United States across all parts of the ideological spectrum.

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah Valley University event

By Hannah Schoenbaum, Alanna Durkin Richer, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination…

WATCH: Kennedy says NIH is studying possible causes of U.S. gun violence

By Joshua Barajas, Lisa Desjardins

PBS News’ Lisa Desjardins asked the health secretary if there was any discussion of mental health and firearms, and looking at the health of children in relation to firearms, when working toward this new report.