Jul 03 Drive-by shooting kills 4, wounds 14 others after party at Chicago restaurant By Laura Bargfeld, Christine Fernando, Associated Press The upbeat mood in a busy Chicago neighborhood known for its restaurants and nightlife quickly turned into horror late Wednesday as shots were fired at a crowd from a fast-moving vehicle, killing four people. Continue reading
Jun 30 Gunman started wildfire, then fatally shot 2 firefighters in ambush attack, Idaho officials say By Rebecca Boone, Christopher Weber, Associated Press A man who had intentionally set the fire to ambush the crew on Sunday was perched in a sniper position, firing at the firefighters on Canfield Mountain just north of Coeur d’Alene. Continue reading
Jun 14 Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated’ shooting, authorities search for suspect By Tim Sullivan, Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Hundreds of law officers fanned out across a Minneapolis suburb Saturday in pursuit of a man who authorities say posed as a police officer and fatally shot a Democratic state lawmaker in her home in what Gov. Tim Walz called… Continue reading
Jun 10 Nine people are dead and at least 12 are wounded in Austrian mass shooting By Philipp Jenne, Geir Moulson, Associated Press Police say the assailant was a 21-year-old Austrian man who used two weapons, which he appeared to have owned legally. Continue reading
Jun 05 Supreme Court blocks Mexico’s lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers over cartel violence By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The unanimous ruling tossed out the case under U.S. laws that largely shield gunmakers from liability when their firearms are used in crime. Continue reading
May 08 Father of teenager who shot and killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges By Scott Bauer, Todd Richmond, Associated Press Wisconsin prosecutors on Thursday charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in a school shooting last year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack. Continue reading
Apr 23 At gunman’s sentencing, survivors of July 4th parade shooting describe chaos, panic and bloodshed By Sophia Tareen, Associated Press People who attended a 2022 Independence Day parade where seven people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting are testifying about the chaos and terror that erupted as shots rang out. Continue reading
Apr 22 Indian police say gunmen kill at least 20 tourists, wound dozens of others at a Kashmir resort By Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press Police officers also say at least three dozen others were injured, with many in serious condition. Continue reading
Apr 18 Florida State students return to campus, gather at memorials after deadly shooting By Kate Payne, Curt Anderson, Associated Press Students dropped off balloons, candles and teddy bears at a memorial Friday morning near Florida State University's student union where a 20-year-old opened fire, killing two men and wounding six others. Continue reading
Apr 17 Suspect in custody after shooting at Florida State University that killed at least 2 and injured 5 By Kate Payne, David Fischer, Associated Press The 20-year-old gunman was the son of a sheriff’s deputy whose former service weapon was used in the shooting, authorities said. Continue reading