Mass shootings across the U.S. leave dozens killed or wounded this weekend
2 years, 9 months ago

Mass shootings across the U.S. leave dozens killed or wounded this weekend

NPR  

Mass shootings across the U.S. leave dozens killed or wounded this weekend Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Perez/AP Michael Perez/AP A string of shootings left at least 15 people dead and more than 60 others wounded in eight states this weekend, a spasm of gun violence that came as the nation continues mourning the lives lost in mass shootings last month in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas. Sponsor Message "Once again, we see lives lost and people injured in yet another horrendous, brazen and despicable act of gun violence," Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement on Sunday. Multiple weekend shootings rattle Arizona A 14-year-old girl was killed and eight others were injured during a shooting early Saturday at a Phoenix strip mall, The Associated Press reported. 156 days, at least 240 mass shootings Mass shootings also happened in Texas, Georgia, New York and Michigan over the weekend, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a group that tracks mass shootings.

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New York Mass Shooting Live Updates: ‘30 shots fired during incident,' say NYPD
2 months, 3 weeks ago

New York Mass Shooting Live Updates: ‘30 shots fired during incident,' say NYPD

Hindustan Times  

At least 11 people were injured after a shooting outside a New York nightclub, police said. The shooting took place near the Amazura nightclub in the Jamaica neighborhood of New York City, just before 11.20 pm. The mass shooting in New York City follows the deadly attack in New Orleans, which left 15 people dead. A US citizen drove a …

Mass Killings in US: 165 Deaths across 38 tragic incidents in 2024
3 months, 1 week ago

Mass Killings in US: 165 Deaths across 38 tragic incidents in 2024

India Today  

Mass killings in the United States have unfortunately become the norm. IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK: August 31 Four people were found dead after firefighters extinguished multiple blazes at a home in upstate New York, though authorities said they likely were killed by something else. SYOSSET, NEW YORK: August 25 Police said a man distraught that he was being forced to move …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
3 months, 1 week ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK: Aug. 31 Four people were found …

Three people dead in school shooting in US state of Wisconsin
3 months, 1 week ago

Three people dead in school shooting in US state of Wisconsin

Al Jazeera  

There have been 322 school shootings in the US in 2024, the second highest number since 1966. A shooting at a private Christian school in the northern United States has killed two people as well as a 15-year-old female student who is suspected of carrying out the attack, authorities say. The shooting on Monday at the Abundant Life Christian School …

Five people were killed in Jamaica in the island’s latest mass shooting
4 months ago

Five people were killed in Jamaica in the island’s latest mass shooting

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Five people were fatally shot in Jamaica, marking the latest mass shooting on the small island. Jamaica has seen a recent increase in mass shootings, including one where five men were killed at a soccer game in late October in a neighborhood that once struggled with gang violence. While Jamaica has one of the world’s …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

Associated Press  

The latest mass killing in the U.S. happened Sunday in Wichita, Kansas, after police found the bodies of four people and the suspected shooter inside three separate homes. IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK: Aug. 31 Four people were found dead after firefighters extinguished multiple blazes at a home in upstate New York, though authorities said they likely were killed by something else. …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

Associated Press  

The latest mass killing in the U.S. emerged Thursday when police investigating the deaths of a woman and her son in Duluth, Minnesota, discovered another woman and boy dead at a different home along with the man police suspected. IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK: Aug. 31 Four people were found dead after firefighters extinguished multiple blazes at a home in upstate New …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. IRONDEQUOIT, NEW YORK: Aug. 31 Four people were found …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
5 months ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. : Aug. 31 Four people …

17 people have been killed in 2 mass shootings in the same street in South Africa
6 months ago

17 people have been killed in 2 mass shootings in the same street in South Africa

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — Seventeen people, including 15 women, were killed in two mass shootings that took place at two homes on the same street in a rural town in South Africa, police said Saturday. The shootings took place Friday night in the town of Lusikisiki in Eastern Cape province in southeastern South Africa. Police minister Senzo Mchunu said at a press …

Mass shooting kills 4 and wounds 18 in nightlife district in Birmingham, Alabama
6 months ago

Mass shooting kills 4 and wounds 18 in nightlife district in Birmingham, Alabama

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A mass shooting killed four …

4 killed, 17 wounded in mass shooting in Birmingham, Ala.
6 months, 1 week ago

4 killed, 17 wounded in mass shooting in Birmingham, Ala.

LA Times  

Bystanders near the scene of a shooting Saturday night in the Five Points South entertainment district of Birmingham, Ala. Four people were killed and 17 others injured when multiple shooters opened fire Saturday in what police described as a targeted “hit” on one of the people killed at a popular nightlife spot here. “The priority is to find these shooters …

Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting
6 months, 1 week ago

Four killed, dozens injured in Alabama mass shooting

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: A mass shooting involving several assailants has left at least four people dead and dozens wounded in the US state of Alabama, police said on Saturday. "We believe that multiple shooters fired multiple shots on a group of people" in the Five Points South district of Birmingham just after 11:00 pm, police officer Truman Fitzgerald told local media. Dozens …

7 injured in Kentucky highway shooting, gunman identified; accused on the run
6 months, 3 weeks ago

7 injured in Kentucky highway shooting, gunman identified; accused on the run

India Today  

At least seven people were injured in a shooting on a highway in the US state of Kentucky. Mayor Randall Weddle of London confirmed in a Facebook post that seven people were reported injured so far in the incident, including some who were shot. The local sheriff's office posted on Facebook warning locals that it was an "active shooter situation" …

Gun culture continues to kill, but nobody cares
8 months ago

Gun culture continues to kill, but nobody cares

China Daily  

The shoot-out at a party in West Philadelphia on Sunday, in which three people were killed and six others injured, once again shows the danger from firearms in the United States. Unlike random shootings, the shoot-out in West Philadelphia was triggered by an argument at the party, which then turned violent with people involved pulling out firearms. Because of lax …

Gun culture continues to kill, but nobody cares
8 months ago

Gun culture continues to kill, but nobody cares

China Daily  

The shoot-out at a party in West Philadelphia on Sunday, in which three people were killed and six others injured, once again shows the danger from firearms in the United States. Unlike random shootings, the shoot-out in West Philadelphia was triggered by an argument at the party, which then turned violent with people involved pulling out firearms. Because of lax …

USA: 7 killed in two shooting incidences in Birmingham, Alabama: at least 293 mass shootings in 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

USA: 7 killed in two shooting incidences in Birmingham, Alabama: at least 293 mass shootings in 2024

Op India  

The string of mass shooting incidences continues to be reported from the United States as at least seven people lost their lives in two separate shooting incidences in Birmingham, Alabama on late Saturday. In a video posted on social media, Birmingham Police Department Officer Truman Fitzgerald said that the officers responded shortly after 11 p.m. after they received reports that …

US: Birthday party turns deadly in Kentucky, uninvited guest kills 4, later accused die in police car chase
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US: Birthday party turns deadly in Kentucky, uninvited guest kills 4, later accused die in police car chase

India TV News  

Kentucky mass shooting: At least four people were killed, and three others were wounded in a shooting during a party at a home in northern Kentucky, police said on Saturday. The shooting suspect later died after fleeing the home and leading police on a vehicle pursuit that ended with the suspect's car falling into a ditch, police said. VIDEO: Kentucky …

USA: At least 33 dead in violent attacks and mass shooting incidences since 4th July
8 months, 3 weeks ago

USA: At least 33 dead in violent attacks and mass shooting incidences since 4th July

Op India  

Continuing the tragic yet familiar pattern for American cities, at least 33 people lost their lives and around a hundred others suffered serious injuries across the United States of America in incidences of mass shooting and other violent attacks. 11 killed, 55 wounded in Chicago in violent attacks and mass shooting this year During the extended July fourth weekend, at …

Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer

LA Times  

A woman wipes away tears after a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade left seven people dead and dozens wounded in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park in 2022. Two years ago, a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade left seven people dead outside Chicago. “It’s the gathering, the free time, the drinking,” said James Alan …

Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Why mass shootings and violence increase in the summer

Associated Press  

Violence and mass shootings often surge in the summer months, especially around the Fourth of July, historically one of the deadliest days of the year. “It’s the gathering, the free time, the drinking,” said James Alan Fox, a criminologist and professor at Northeastern University, who oversees a mass killings database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership …

Mass shooting: 3 killed in firing near University of Cincinnati in US
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mass shooting: 3 killed in firing near University of Cincinnati in US

Op India  

On Monday, another mass shooting incident was reported in the United States of America in which three people lost their lives while two others were injured. It later stated that it was a shooting incident and said, “Be observant/take action as needed.” UC Emergency- Police on scene of shooting at Highland/ E University. — UC Public Safety July 1, 2024 …

US: Another morning starts with mass shooting! Several killed near University of Cincinnati campus
8 months, 4 weeks ago

US: Another morning starts with mass shooting! Several killed near University of Cincinnati campus

India TV News  

Cincinnati : In another incident of mass shooting in America, at least five people were shot, including three fatally, near the University of Cincinnati campus early Monday, police said. “There were multiple firearms recovered at the crime scene and two subjects are being detained at this time,” Cincinnati police Capt Mark Burns told The Associated Press in an email. The …

Mass shootings across the US mark the first weekend of summer
9 months ago

Mass shootings across the US mark the first weekend of summer

Associated Press  

The first weekend of summer brought a tragic yet familiar pattern for American cities wracked by gun violence as mass shootings left dozens dead or wounded at a party in Alabama, an entertainment district in Ohio and a grocery store in Arkansas. Mass shootings across the US mark the first weekend of summer AP correspondent Jackie Quinn reports the first …

Authorities across US grapple with a rash of violence in final days of spring
9 months, 1 week ago

Authorities across US grapple with a rash of violence in final days of spring

Associated Press  

Communities across the country are grappling with a rash of violence in the final days of spring that included at least four mass shootings in one weekend, and continued Monday with stabbings outside an Indiana strip mall. The shooting at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock also wounded two children, Round Rock Police Chief Allen Banks said. Indianapolis stabbing In …

Authorities across US grapple with rash of violence in final days of spring
9 months, 1 week ago

Authorities across US grapple with rash of violence in final days of spring

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That remains to be seen.” Splash-pad shooting In suburban …

US mass shooting: Gunmen open fire at children's water park, 8 people including 2 children injured
9 months, 1 week ago

US mass shooting: Gunmen open fire at children's water park, 8 people including 2 children injured

India TV News  

At least eight people were injured, including an 8-year-old boy who was struck in the head and was in critical condition, after a shooter opened fire at a splash pad in a Detroit suburb where families gathered to escape the summer heat Saturday. Authorities initially said they believed as many as 10 people had gunshot wounds from the shooting in …

US mass shooting sees two killed, two injured at Ohio nightclub; no arrest so far
9 months, 2 weeks ago

US mass shooting sees two killed, two injured at Ohio nightclub; no arrest so far

Hindustan Times  

A mass shooting has occurred inside a nightclub in Ohio, claiming lives of at least two people and injuring two others. According to Assistant Chief of Police Greg Bodker, one male person, whose identity is yet to be revealed, was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement Ogle County Sheriff said the deputies were called to a property in …

A list of mass killings in the United States this year
10 months, 3 weeks ago

A list of mass killings in the United States this year

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. KING CITY, CALIFORNIA: March 3 …

Kansas City Chiefs parade rampage that left one dead and 21 wounded is the 49th mass shooting this year that has already seen 81 people killed in US by gun violence act
1 year, 1 month ago

Kansas City Chiefs parade rampage that left one dead and 21 wounded is the 49th mass shooting this year that has already seen 81 people killed in US by gun violence act

Daily Mail  

Among those were a shooting spree in Joliet, Illinois, and an incident where a Pennsylvania man gunned down five of his relatives In the first seven weeks of 2024, Americans saw seven mass murders There have been 49 mass shootings less than two months into 2024 The U.S. is on course for another year of bloody gun violence, with more …

US mass shootings have risen to a high not seen since 2006. Here’s why
1 year, 3 months ago

US mass shootings have risen to a high not seen since 2006. Here’s why

Firstpost  

On Sunday, the US recorded its 37th and 38th mass shooting for 2023 in Texas and Washington – breaking last year’s record of 36 mass shootings. On Sunday, the country witnessed its 37th and 38th mass shootings in Texas and Washington – breaking last year’s unfortunate record of 36 mass shootings and making the year the worst for mass shootings …

I covered Maine’s first mass shooting in Lewiston and everyone thinks it won’t happen to them
1 year, 4 months ago

I covered Maine’s first mass shooting in Lewiston and everyone thinks it won’t happen to them

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy “I just …

Rampant shootings mar Halloween weekend across US, 8 dead, 50+ injured
1 year, 4 months ago

Rampant shootings mar Halloween weekend across US, 8 dead, 50+ injured

Hindustan Times  

The Halloween weekend was marred by multiple shootings across the US that left at least eight people dead and more than 50 others wounded. The US is facing a severe problem of gun violence, which is influenced by factors such as easy access to firearms, poor gun control laws, racial injustice, social and economic issues. The worst mass shooting occurred …

US: Three people killed in two separate shooting incidents in Florida and Indiana
1 year, 5 months ago

US: Three people killed in two separate shooting incidents in Florida and Indiana

India TV News  

At least three people were killed in two separate incidents in the US states of Florida and Indiana that left dozens injured. Two persons were killed after a major fight broke out between a couple of groups in Florida on Sunday morning, while 18 people were injured in the incident, according to police. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw said that …

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured

NPR  

Multiple mass shootings over Halloween weekend leave 11 dead and scores injured Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris O'Meara/AP Chris O'Meara/AP The weekend before Halloween saw a spate of deadly mass shootings in several U.S. cities that left at least 11 people dead and 76 others injured, according to data from the nonprofit Gun Violence Archive. At some point during …

Joe Scarborough Delivers Blistering Takedown Of Mike Johnson's Gun Logic
1 year, 5 months ago

Joe Scarborough Delivers Blistering Takedown Of Mike Johnson's Gun Logic

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough slammed House Speaker Mike Johnson’s “preposterous” comments against gun reform following a mass shooting in Maine that left 18 people dead. In an interview on Fox News Thursday, the Louisiana Republican said the problem is not guns, but “the human heart,” and argued it’s “not the time to be talking about legislation.” On “Morning …

Fox News’ Sean Hannity said he’d use his MMA skills in a mass shooting
1 year, 5 months ago

Fox News’ Sean Hannity said he’d use his MMA skills in a mass shooting

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fox News host Sean …

A List Of Mass Killings In The United States So Far This Year
1 year, 5 months ago

A List Of Mass Killings In The United States So Far This Year

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The latest mass killing in the U.S. happened Wednesday night in Lewiston, Maine, when a man opened fire at a bowling alley and a restaurant, killing at least 18 people, the state’s governor announced Thursday. Police in Oklahoma City said a 28-year-old man fatally shot three young children — ages 9, 5 and 2 — and his …

How many mass shootings have there have been in 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

How many mass shootings have there have been in 2023

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. January 21: Monterey Park, California A 72-year-old gunman …

22 killed, many injured in mass shooting in US\'s Maine, gunman at large
1 year, 5 months ago

22 killed, many injured in mass shooting in US\'s Maine, gunman at large

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: At least 22 people were killed and "many, many more" were injured in shootings in the city of Lewiston, Maine Wednesday evening, city officials reported, overwhelming local hospitals with gunshot victims. Rescue vehicles rushed in from around central Maine to tend to the wounded, McCarthy said, and the two Lewiston hospitals "have called in every off-duty staff member that …

A list of mass killings in the United States since January
1 year, 5 months ago

A list of mass killings in the United States since January

Associated Press  

Another mass killing happened in the United States on Tuesday after authorities say one man killed six people and wounded three in a trail of attacks that stretched 80 miles between Austin and the San Antonio area. NEW YORK CITY: Dec. 3 A 38-year-old man used a knife to kill four relatives, including two children, and stab another woman and …

US shooting highlights: ‘Dark day for Maine’, says Governor as 18 dead in mass shootings
1 year, 5 months ago

US shooting highlights: ‘Dark day for Maine’, says Governor as 18 dead in mass shootings

Hindustan Times  

US shooting news highlights: At least 16 people have been reportedly killed in multiple shootings in Maine's Lewiston city on Wednesday. The police warned that Card should be “considered armed and dangerous.” The shooting spree took place at a bowling alley, a local bar and a Walmart distribution center at around 7 pm local time. US President Joe Biden and …

Mass shooting in Maine: Here's what we know so far
1 year, 5 months ago

Mass shooting in Maine: Here's what we know so far

Hindustan Times  

Over 18 people were killed and about 13 were injured in separate incidents of mass shooting in Maine's Lewiston city on Wednesday, according to multiple media reports. This handout image released on October 25, 2023 by the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office via Facebook shows the armed suspect in a shooting as law enforcement in Androscoggin County investigate two active shooter …

Mass shooting in Maine, Lewiston is the deadliest shooting this year in the US - with more than 500 recorded already
1 year, 5 months ago

Mass shooting in Maine, Lewiston is the deadliest shooting this year in the US - with more than 500 recorded already

Daily Mail  

A mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine is tracking to be the deadliest this year as America hits a somber milestone with more than 500 recorded already. Including this shooting the US has so far seen 565 mass shootings this year, data shows, making it the third year in a row the country has been hit the somber milestone, before November. …

At least 18 killed in mass shooting in US state of Maine
1 year, 5 months ago

At least 18 killed in mass shooting in US state of Maine

Al Jazeera  

Police say suspect, who remains at large, targeted businesses in Lewiston including a bar and bowling alley. “We have literally hundreds of police officers working around the state of Maine to investigate this case to locate Mr Card, who is a person of interest,” Maine Public Safety Commissioner Mike Sauschuck told a news conference. A state police bulletin said Card …

Maine mass shooting leaves 18 dead; shelter-in-place orders extended as manhunt expands
1 year, 5 months ago

Maine mass shooting leaves 18 dead; shelter-in-place orders extended as manhunt expands

LA Times  

When a man with an assault rifle stormed into Schemengees Bar & Grille in Maine, Joseph Walker grabbed a long-bladed knife. Michael Sauschuck, commissioner of the Maine Department of Public Safety, said law enforcement officials were “following up on a number of different things,” but that the suspected gunman’s location was unknown. “What gave us hope the whole time,” Young …

Gun homicides and suicides in US children and teens are at a record high
1 year, 5 months ago

Gun homicides and suicides in US children and teens are at a record high

CNN  

CNN — Children and teens in the US are dying of gun-related homicides and suicides in record numbers, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There were 2,279 firearm homicides in children and teens in 2021 – double the number of deaths recorded a decade prior, according to the CDC’s WONDER database. Seventeen …

US: Man accused of Georgia mass killings shot dead by police in gunfire exchange, 3 personnel hurt
1 year, 8 months ago

US: Man accused of Georgia mass killings shot dead by police in gunfire exchange, 3 personnel hurt

India TV News  

The accused in a mass shooting in Georgia on Saturday that killed four people, was shot dead by police in a gunfire exchange near Atlanta that left three officers injured, according to authorities. According to Hampton Police chief James Turner, the accused Longmore belonged from the same neighbourhood where the four victims of the shootings lived. A total of 153 …

US: 4 killed in yet another mass shooting in Georgia, suspect yet to be arrested
1 year, 8 months ago

US: 4 killed in yet another mass shooting in Georgia, suspect yet to be arrested

India TV News  

At least four people were killed in a mass shooting in the US state of Georgia on Saturday, according to a county government spokesperson. Before the July 4 celebrations, the US witnessed several instances of mass shootings. There have been more than 550 mass killing incidents since 2006, according to the database, in which at least 2,900 people have died …

United States sets a grim milestone with new record for the deadliest six months of mass killings
1 year, 8 months ago

United States sets a grim milestone with new record for the deadliest six months of mass killings

The Hindu  

The United States has registered 28 mass killings during the first six months of this year, according to a database maintained jointly by the Associated Press, USA Today and the Northeastern University. “The fact that there’s 28 in half a year is a staggering statistic.” But the chaos of the first six months of 2023 doesn’t automatically doom the last …

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