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What’s behind a recent surge in U.S. gun violence — and how to stop it

This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to…

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Memorial Day weekend shootings leave 10 dead in Chicago

By Don Babwin, Corey Williams, Associated Press

Chicago saw its deadliest Memorial Day weekend for gun violence since 2015. The 10 deaths are a jarring reminder that even a coronavirus pandemic and a statewide stay-at-home order cannot halt shootings in the city.

Man who filmed fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery arrested on murder charge

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.

Protests in Indianapolis after police kill 3 in separate incidents

By Rick Callahan, Associated Press

Police in Indianapolis are facing protests after officers fatally shot two men and killed a pregnant pedestrian in three separate incidents just hours apart.

Police: Parishioners kill man who fatally shoots 2 at church

By Associated Press

Congregants returned fire and fatally shot a gunman who killed two people in a church near Fort Worth, Texas, on Sunday, police said.

Sailor who killed 2 and himself at Pearl Harbor identified

By Caleb Jones, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Audrey McAvoy, Associated Press

The commander of Navy Region Hawaii, Rear Adm. Robert Chadwick, said he didn’t know the motive behind the shooting.

Suspect arrested after shooting in eastern Germany kills 2

By Geir Moulson, Jens Meyer, Associated Press

The attack took place near both a synagogue and a kebab shop, local media and a witness said.

2 dead, police officer wounded in Mississippi Walmart shooting

By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press

The gunman, who killed two Walmart employees in Southaven, Mississippi, was shot by a police officer and was hospitalized in unknown condition.

Principals from schools with shootings form support group

By Kantele Franko, Associated Press

There's a new network of current and former principals who hope to offer support to other school leaders in the aftermath of violence.

Dutch prosecutors consider terror motive in tram shooting

By Aleksandar Furtula, Mike Corder, Associated Press

Dutch prosecutors said Tuesday they are taking very seriously the possibility that the deadly shooting on a tram in the central city of Utrecht was an act of terror.