Gun Violence
The hearing featured a common thread centered around the need for better education and job opportunities to help break the cycle of violence.
2 years ago
Man charged in shooting of Black teen at his front door
The prosecuting attorney said at a news conference that Andrew Lester shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, who is recovering at home after being released from the hospital on Sunday.
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Officials have identified the 4 people who died in an Alabama shooting
Another 28 people were injured. Authorities have given few details about the weekend shooting during a birthday party, including if they knew of any suspects or a motive.
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Shooting injures 2 women at Lincoln University; 2 men wanted for questioning
It happened at approximately 10 p.m. Saturday at a campus event called Yardfest.
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At least 4 people were killed in a shooting at a teen’s birthday party in Alabama
Over 17 ambulances responded to a shooting in downtown Dadeville, Ala. — a small city located about an hour's drive from the state capital of Montgomery.
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Camden, N.J. announces Office of Gun Violence Prevention at Moms Demand Action lunch
The Camden Board of Commissioners hosted lunch for local Moms Demand Action members, lawmakers, and law enforcement to discuss N.J.’s contributions to gun violence prevention.
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13-year-old boy to be charged in shooting of 12-year-old girl in Cobbs Creek
According to the district attorney's office, a total of four children ages 12 to 13 were inside a home without any adults around.
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City Council members discuss teen programs, police recruitment ahead of summertime
“It’s gonna be 85 degrees,” said Katherine Gilmore-Richardson. “If we don’t have it together, you will get what you always have."
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The AR-15 style rifle used in the Louisville shooting was bought legally
The gunman who killed five people and injured eight others during a shooting in downtown Louisville on Monday bought the AR-15 rifle used in the attack legally.
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More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives
A new national poll reveals statistics of Americans who have loved ones who were fatally shot, have been threatened with a gun or have personally witnessed a shooting.
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Wary shoppers return to Christiana Mall as police provide more details on Saturday’s mass shooting
Police said three males began attacking one victim, and when his two friends fought back, one suspect fired several bullets and struck three people.
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5 people are dead and 6 are injured after a shooting in downtown Louisville
The suspected shooter is dead and there's no longer an active threat, police said.
2 years ago
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3 shot, 5 injured in Christiana Mall shooting; Delaware State Police search for gunman
The mall will remain closed on Easter Sunday for an investigation.
2 years ago
Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest
The vote to oust Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday came after fellow Democratic Rep. Justin Jones was expelled but a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.
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Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting
Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.
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