Mar 14 James Crumbley, who bought the gun used by his son to kill 4 students, found guilty of manslaughter By Ed White, Associated Press It's the second jury conviction against Ethan Crumbley's parents, who were accused of failing to secure a gun at home and doing nothing to solve his mental health problems. Continue reading
Mar 08 Experts say Maine mass shooter’s brain injury doesn’t explain his violence By Holly Ramer, Michael Casey, Associated Press Boston University researchers who analyzed a sample of Robert Card’s brain tissue say they found evidence of traumatic brain injury, including degeneration in the nerve fibers allowing communication between different brain areas. Continue reading
Mar 08 In Missouri, gun laws take center stage after another shooting By Gabrielle Hays Missouri has some of the loosest gun laws in the United States. For years, lawmakers have struggled to find bipartisan solutions to gun violence in the state. Continue reading
Mar 04 Survivors say opportunities were missed that could have prevented Maine’s worst mass shooting By Patrick Whittle, David Sharp, Associated Press Emotional survivors of a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, called on politicians to protect the community from future tragedies. The testimony came during a hearing by a commission investigating the rampage last year. Continue reading
Feb 20 2 adults charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration By Nick Ingram, Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Missouri prosecutors say two men have been charged with murder in last week's shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade. Both adults are charged with second-degree murder and other charges. Continue reading
Feb 16 2 juveniles charged in connection with mass shooting during Kansas City Super Bowl rally By Nick Ingram, Scott McFetridge, Jim Salter, Associated Press A news release from the Jackson County Family Court said the juveniles were charged Thursday and are being detained in the county’s Juvenile Detention Center “on gun-related and resisting arrest charges.” More charges are expected. Continue reading
Feb 16 Kansas City attempts to recover after a mass shooting during its Super Bowl celebration By Associated Press A mother of two was killed and 22 people were injured by gunfire Wednesday afternoon, when shots erupted amid the throng of fans gathered at a rally outside Union Station after a parade through the city. Continue reading
Feb 15 Watch 3:32 Kansas City officials reflect on security after deadly Super Bowl parade shooting By Geoff Bennett, Eliot Barnhart Kansas City is coping with the aftermath of the Super Bowl parade shooting that left one person dead and 22 others injured. Half of them were under the age of 16. The shooting left local officials asking themselves about what… Continue watching
Feb 15 Shooting after Kansas City Super Bowl parade seems to stem from dispute between several people, police say By Heather Hollingsworth, Nick Ingram, Associated Press Police Chief Stacey Graves said Thursday that the victims ranged between the ages of 8 and 47 years old, and half of the 22 injured people were under the age of 16. Continue reading
Feb 14 At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed By Heather Hollingsworth, Nick Ingram, Associated Press Minutes after Kansas City Chiefs players vowed to go for a third-straight Super Bowl title, there was a shooting following the speeches that ended a victory parade. Continue reading