Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks

Tuesday's executive order does not change U.S. government policy. Instead, it directs federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures.

Teen faces murder charge in shooting during Texas mall melee

The suspect allegedly opened fire after a confrontation between the two groups escalated into a physical fight.

US mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade, report says

“It is not an exaggeration to say that we live in an age of extremist mass killings,” the report by the Anti-Defamation League says.

Sailor grabbed gun barrel, blistering his hand, to end Club Q shooting, detective says

Prosecutors haven't revealed anything about why they charged the suspect with a hate crime, so details are expected to be revealed during a court hearing Wednesday.

Buffalo mass shooter sentenced to life in prison during emotional hearing

The sentencing hearing for Payton Gendron was disrupted briefly when he was charged by a man in the audience, who was quickly restrained.

DOJ giving states $231M for gun violence prevention programs

The funding is part of the $1.4 billion from the legislation provided to the Justice Department over five years for gun violence prevention measures.

Michigan State shooting victims: Everything we've learned about the 8 students shot

Monday night on campus was a typical one on campus at MSU in East Lansing. Students were studying, planning, and perhaps a bit excited for some Valentine's Day plans. Then a gunman ended that.

Mass shootings lead to widening divide on state gun policies

For the third straight year, the U.S. in 2022 recorded over 600 mass shootings in which at least four people were killed or injured, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

Gunman kills 6 near Jerusalem synagogue

Police said the gunman was "neutralized," a term that typically means he was killed.

Half Moon Bay shooting victim's nephew says uncle killed trying to stop gunman

The nephew of Half Moon Bay shooting victim, Marciano Martinez-Jimenez described his uncle as being kind and said he was killed while trying to stop the gunman from hurting others.

Lunar New Year massacre: Sheriff says shooter didn’t know Monterey Park dance hall victims

Authorities say Huu Can Tran hadn’t been to the dance hall in at least five years and did not appear to target the victims specifically. Police are still investigating a motive for the shooting.

'It's insane': California copes with 3rd massacre in 8 days

California is reeling from three major mass shootings in just over a week. Gov. Gavin Newsom says he is fatigued and frustrated by the senseless violence.

Lunar New Year massacre: Victims of the Monterey Park mass shooting

The massacre was the nation’s fifth mass killing this month. It dealt another blow to a community that has been the target of high-profile violence in recent years.

Lunar New Year shooting: Cops took 5 hours to warn dance hall shooter was on the run

Experts say an alert should have been sent out immediately after police responded to the shooting in Monterey Park that left 11 dead. During the delay, the shooter walked into another dance club with his weapon, but was disarmed.