Family of Highland Park shooting suspect release statement, retain lawyers
Tweets posted by Steve Greenberg, a criminal defense attorney at Greenberg Trial Lawyers, stated the family of the suspected gunman in the Highland Park shooting has retained two lawyers to represent them.
Highland Park shooting: Biden orders flags flown at half-staff
President Joe Biden tweeted on Monday calling the mass shooting “senseless” and said he has not given up “fighting the epidemic on gun violence.”
Senators have agreement on gun violence bill, lead Dem says
Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, meaning a vote could happen later this week.
Alabama church shooting: What we know about the suspect, victims, Vestavia Hills
Police continue to investigate a shooting at a suburban Alabama church amid outrage at recent mass shootings across the U.S.
Harlem mass shooting: College basketball player Darius Lee killed, 8 others injured
A 21-year-old college basketball standout was identified as the victim killed in a mass shooting in East Harlem early Monday morning that injured eight others.
New body armor rules in NY miss vest worn by Buffalo killer
The new law enacted by state lawmakers after the Buffalo mass shooting only restricts sales of “bullet-resistant soft body armor" which has legislators considering a possible solution.
Buffalo mass shooting: Payton Gendron in federal court on hate crime counts
Payton Gendron, the white man who shot to death 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket made his first appearance in federal court on hate crime charges.
Gun safety proposal announced by bipartisan group of Senators
A group of Senate Democrats and Republicans announced Sunday the outline of a gun deal that includes modest curbs on obtaining firearms, plus aid for mental health and schools.
Slain Uvalde girl remembered as caring and opinionated
Lexi, as she was known to family and friends, was among the 19 children and two teachers shot to death during the May 24 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
Joe Louis Esquivel charged with murder in Smithsburg manufacturing facility shooting
Joe Louis Esquivel of Hedgesville, WV, has been charged in connection to the shooting at Columbia Machine, Inc. on Thursday.
Uvalde school police chief defends Texas shooting response
In his first extensive comments, Pete Arredondo, the police chief of the Uvalde school district, speaks about the response to the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
Texas House kicks off inquiry into Uvalde shooting behind closed doors
State Rep. Dustin Burrows, the chairman of the investigating committee, said he couldn’t promise a timeline for the review, and that witnesses will be questioned in private.
House votes to set minimum age of 21 for buying semi-automatic weapons in response to recent mass shootings
The legislation has almost no chance of becoming law as the Senate pursues negotiations focused on improving mental health programs, bolstering school security and enhancing background checks.
Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims and survivors testify in Congress
Families of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas appeared before a U.S. House committee Wednesday in an effort to share the human impact of gun violence and the urgency for lawmakers to enact gun control legislation.
Justice Department names team of 9 to aid in Uvalde investigation
The Justice Department says the review will include an examination of police policies, training, and communication, along with the deployment of officers and tactics.
Dave Chappelle donating proceeds from Buffalo show to families of mass shooting victims
The famous comedian invited the family members of the Buffalo shooting victims to his show Sunday.
Matthew McConaughey calls for 'gun responsibility,' new laws following Uvalde school shooting
An 18-year-old shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school on May 24.
Company halts plans for Taser-armed drone to fight school shootings
Axon's CEO said the drone plans were to discuss a possible solution after the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Nine board members resigned Monday over the proposed project.