mass shooting

Life sentence sought for teen in Oxford school shooting

By Ed White, Corey Williams, Associated Press

A first-degree murder conviction typically brings an automatic life prison sentence in Michigan. But teenagers are entitled to a hearing where their lawyer can argue for a shorter term and an opportunity for parole.

Man charged in Alabama church shooting fighting court-ordered mental evaluation

By Associated Press

A man facing a potential death penalty in the killing of three people who were shot at an Alabama church dinner is fighting a court-ordered mental evaluation.

Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook conspiracy trial moves to punitive damages phase

By Dave Collins, Associated Press

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing the possibility of having more penalties heaped onto the amount he owes relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Gunmen attack major Shiite holy site in Iran, killing 15 and wounding dozens

By Associated Press

Wednesday's attack came as thousands of protesters elsewhere in Iran marked a symbolic 40 days since a woman's death in custody ignited the biggest anti-government movement in over a decade.

Oxford school shooter to plead guilty, Michigan prosecutor says

By Ed White, Associated Press

David Williams, chief assistant prosecutor in Oakland County, says Ethan Crumbley is expected to plead guilty to all 24 charges. The 16-year-old is due in court Monday.

A runner with 3 boys, a Navy veteran about to be married among victims of Raleigh shooting

By Ben Finley, Hannah Schoenbaum, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press

Details about the five people killed in a mass shooting in North Carolina are continuing to trickle out.

No motive determined yet in Raleigh shooting that killed 5, police say

By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press and Gary D. Robertson, Allen G. Breed, Associated Press

A 15-year-old boy fatally shot two people in the streets of a middle class Raleigh neighborhood, then fled toward a popular walking trail where he opened fire, killing three more people and wounding two others in an attack that left…

5 people killed in North Carolina; 15-year-old shooter hospitalized

By Associated Press

Authorities didn’t offer any details on a motive.

North Carolina officials say shooting suspect arrested, 4 wounded

By Hannah Schoenbaum Associated Press

The city of Knightdale said in a tweet Thursday night that a suspect had been captured after the shooting in a nearby part of neighboring Raleigh. The shooting drew numerous police to the scene.