May 25 In Texas school massacre, shooter took aim at ‘anyone that was in his way’ By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America, Jim Vertuno, Associated Press An official says an 18-year-old gunman who killed 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a classroom, "shooting anyone that was in his way."… Continue reading
May 24 Watch 5:53 What we know about the deadly mass shooting at Texas elementary school A gunman killed 18 children and a teacher at an elementary school in south Texas Tuesday. Gov. Abbott says the 18-year-old shooter was killed by police. The mass shooting took place in the city of Uvalde about 85 miles west… Continue watching
May 24 Watch 5:35 ‘We know we have a crisis,’ advocate says after Texas mass shooting Gunfire erupted Tuesday afternoon at a Texas elementary school where at least 18 children were killed. As new details about the rampage emerge, gun advocates in Texas say they have been calling for changes to state gun laws for years… Continue watching
May 22 Buffalo mass shooting opens longstanding wounds of Black trauma and neglect By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press Just over a week ago, a white gunman in body armor killed 10 Black shoppers and workers at the supermarket that has been temporarily closed. Three others were injured in the attack, which federal authorities are investigating as a hate… Continue reading
May 21 Funeral held for youngest victim in Buffalo mass shooting By Associated Press Roberta Drury is the second shooting victim to be eulogized. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 8:30 New York struggles with a sharp rise in violent crime amid COVID-19 By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Weber After hitting near historic lows pre-pandemic, crime has been spiking in many parts of the U.S., including in the nation's most populous city. Shootings in New York City have more than doubled this year compared to the same time period… Continue watching
May 20 First funerals held for Buffalo shooting victims By Aaron Morrison, Associated Press The first of several funerals for 10 Black people massacred at a Buffalo supermarket was planned for Friday, one day after victims' families called on the nation to confront the threat of white supremacist violence. Continue reading
May 18 Watch 7:12 Buffalo massacre highlights how mass shooters are able to obtain weapons legally By John Yang New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took steps Wednesday to strengthen the state’s “red flag” law after an accused gunman in the Buffalo massacre bought the weapon used in the attack despite being held for a mental health evaluation last year. Continue watching
May 17 For Buffalo shooting victims and survivors, it was ‘like every other day’ By Carolyn Thompson, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press The 10 people shot and killed in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, were caregivers and protectors and helpers. Continue reading
May 16 Watch 6:48 Young playwrights use the theater to confront the trauma of gun violence By Jeffrey Brown, Lena I. Jackson, Madison Staten In 2021, more than 1,500 children and teenagers in the United States were killed by gunfire. Activists across the country are working to shed light on that issue through a series of plays written and performed by young adults, many… Continue watching