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In 2021, Ethan Crumbley went to school with a gun. Now, his parents are going to jail
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/ethan-crumbley-parents-jailed-for-school-shooting/103689552
25 Years After Columbine, We Need to Talk About Who Commits Mass Shootings: Men: Until we’re willing to say, men’s gun violence, we’ll continue to miss the mark ...
commondreams.org/opinion/columbine-mass-shootings-men
New Orleans leaders call for gun control reform after mass shooting: Twelve people were shot outside a New Orleans nightclub.
axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/15/mass-shooting-nightclub-gun-control
Tennessee students and parents protest arming teachers: Students marched to the Tennessee Capitol to protest the bill.
axios.com/local/nashville/2024/04/16/tennessee-students-parents-protest-arming-teachers
Harris to announce gun control measures on visit to Parkland, Fla.: Vice President Harris will make two announcements on gun violence prevention efforts Saturday ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4550438-harris-to-announce-gun-control-measures-on-visit-to-parkland-fla/
Colorado bill to ban purchase, sale of assault weapons passes first vote: Democratic legislators are supporting a bill to ban assault weapons in Colorado ...
denverpost.com/2024/03/19/colorado-assault-weapons-ban-legislature/
Michigan man charged under gun storage law after 2-year-old girl shoots self: Authorities say a Michigan man whose 2-year-old daughter shot herself in the head ...
apnews.com/article/michigan-firearm-saf-a38c8e01fff0bb70e90b9985d5bd4150
Harris plans to visit the Parkland school where 14 kids were killed in 2018: Vice President Harris will walk through Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in ...
npr.org/2024/03/11/1237215884/harris-will-visit-parkland-school
Shots Fired (and Keep Firing): Gun Violence Epidemic in the United States: The normalization of gun violence has already created a generation of youth who does ...
commondreams.org/opinion/gun-violence-in-the-us
Florida Democrat says Kansas City shooting ‘horrific,’ but especially so on sixth anniversary of Parkland
thehill.com/homenews/house/4469118-florida-democrat-says-kansas-city-shooting-horrific-but-especially-on-parkland-anniversary/
Actors Melissa Joan Hart, Wilson Cruz call for action on gun violence: Actors Melissa Joan Hart and Wilson Cruz called on lawmakers to take action on gun control ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4427898-melissa-joan-hart-wilson-cruz-action-gun-violence/
Michigan: Man charged under new gun storage laws after daughter, 2, shoots herself in the head
news.sky.com/story/michigan-man-charged-under-new-gun-storage-laws-after-daughter-2-shoots-herself-in-the-head-13077992
These six young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/ai-generated-voices-victims-gun-control-cec/
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Czech parliament toughens gun laws after December mass shooting: New legislation will increase the frequency of medical checks for gun owners and require ...
euronews.com/2024/03/07/czech-parliament-toughens-gun-laws-after-december-mass-shooting
Good Riddance to Wayne LaPierre—and Hopefully Soon the Entire NRA: For the first time, the NRA can’t buy their way out of this problem.
commondreams.org/opinion/nra-wayne-lapierre
1 Dead, 22 Injured in Shooting at Super Bowl Victory Parade in Kansas City: In Kansas City, Missouri, at least one person died and 22 were wounded during a ...
democracynow.org/2024/2/15/headlines/1_dead_22_injured_in_shooting_at_super_bowl_victory_parade_in_kansas_city
Quick Glance: Kansas City Shooting: Dispute Escalates During Super Bowl Parade
- Police: Injured victims aged 8 to 47, at least half under 16
- Three suspects in custody after shootings
- No link to terrorism confirmed by police
- Police seek witnesses and information on shooting incident
These 6 young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
omaha.com/news/nation-world/ai-voices-gun-control-campaign/article_a2ee730d-dc3b-5347-9586-ca8ffe8fc50d.html
Lakewood shooting renews some calls for Texas red flag laws: Red flag laws have failed to gain momentum at the Texas Legislature, despite constant advocating and ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/lakewood-shooting-advocates-red-flag-laws-18677167.php
These 6 young people died by gun violence. Now their AI-generated voices are sending gun control pleas to lawmakers
richmond.com/news/nation-world/ai-voices-gun-control-campaign/article_438e2323-eaa8-5dc7-9b7b-a0c5534638dd.html
A Kansas City crowd acted in a way gun debaters never have: Collectively: Shuttering public gatherings is exactly the wrong response to Chiefs parade shooting.
washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02/16/chiefs-parade-gun-control-debate/
Should Kansas City have more say over guns? Democrats will push plan after mass shooting
kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article285665552.html
AI-Generated Voices of Child Gun Violence Victims Push for Change: With AI, nothing is quite impossible; in fact, AI-generated voices of shooting victims are ...
techtimes.com/articles/301790/20240219/ai-generated-voices-child-gun-violence-victims-push-change.htm
Missouri GOP leaders dismiss calls for tougher gun laws after KC shooting: “We will work on the unfolding events in Kansas City, but I believe Kansas City ...
stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/missouri-gop-leaders-dismiss-calls-for-tougher-gun-laws-after-kc-shooting/article_2cae67f8-cc17-11ee-9790-df0cd234fb0c.html
Gun control activists welcome Crumbley verdict: Gun control advocacy groups welcomed what legal experts called an unprecedented guilty verdict in the criminal ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/06/gun-control-activists-welcome-crumbley-verdict/72498233007/
Quick Glance: Mother convicted for son's school shooting
- Jennifer Crumbley, mother of school shooter Ethan Crumbley, found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
- She was convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with her son's crimes.
- Crumbley showed little emotion in court as she appeared with her attorney.
- The prosecution presented video evidence of Crumbley and her husband seeing their son at a police station after the shooting.
Mass shootings increased while gun violence deaths dropped in 2023: There was an average of about 118 deaths per day from gun violence last year.
axios.com/2024/01/09/mass-shooting-gun-violence-us-2023
What People Get Wrong About Wayne LaPierre’s Time at the NRA: Common retellings of its history miss the continuity that dates back to the group's 1871 founding.
time.com/6564789/nra-lapierre-history/
Police say 6th-grader killed, 5 injured by 17-year-old in Iowa school shooting. Live updates
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/04/iowa-perry-high-school-shooting/72105921007/
Quick Glance: Perry High School Shooting, Iowa
- Police respond to shooting at Perry High School, Iowa, on Thursday, January 4, 2024.
- Numerous emergency vehicles surrounded the building that houses the town's middle school and high school.
- A media staging area was established near the high school.
- The shooting occurred against the backdrop of the Iowa caucuses and close to where Republican candidates were campaigning.
Trial Begins for Michigan School Shooter’s Mother, Jennifer Crumbley: A teenager killed four students at his high school in Oxford, Mich., in 2021 ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/25/us/jennifer-crumbley-trial-michigan-school-shooting.html
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Michigan School Shooter's Mother on Trial for Student Deaths
- Jennifer and James Crumbley to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deaths of four students.
- The parents are not accused of knowing about their son's attack plans.
- Jury selection began slowly in Jennifer Crumbley's trial.
- The Crumbleys are the first parents to be charged in a mass school shooting in the US.
A Mass Shooter’s Mom Found Guilty: A jury convicted Jennifer Crumbley on charges of involuntary manslaughter for the school shooting committed by her son.
slate.com/podcasts/what-next/2024/02/the-mom-of-a-mass-shooter-is-found-guilty-of-manslaughter
The community of Perry, Iowa, rallied around "our survivors, our community, our teachers, our first responders" in the aftermath of a school shooting ... Show more tinyurl.com/2bhfyzj4
Czechs to Tighten Gun Control Rules After Worst Mass Shooting: The Czech Republic took a step toward tightening gun controls a month after the worst mass ...
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Monterey Park survivors, community gather for anniversary: The massacre left a permanent mark on the enclave, and has sparked discussions about gun control and ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-01-22/monterey-park-mass-shooting-survivors-community-mark-anniversary
Quick Glance: Kamala Harris Urges Stricter Gun Regulation
- Kamala Harris emphasized the need for stricter gun regulations on the one-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California.
- It was the deadliest massacre in Los Angeles County history.
- The event took place after a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, a city with a large Asian population.
- Shortly after the massacre, a confrontation occurred at a nearby dance hall, the Lai Lai Ballroom in Alhambra, California, where an employee wrestled the weapon away from the suspect.
Iowa teenager kills sixth grader and wounds five in school shooting: A 17-year-old opened fire at a small-town Iowa high school on the first day of school after ...
france24.com/en/americas/20240104-iowa-teenager-kills-sixth-grader-and-wounds-five-in-school-shooting
Maine Legislature expected to consider gun restrictions after state's deadliest mass shooting
pbs.org/newshour/politics/maine-legislature-expected-to-consider-gun-restrictions-after-states-deadliest-mass-shooting
DOJ Report Details “Cascading Failures” in Response to 2022 Uvalde Massacre: The Justice Department pointed to a series of “cascading failures” in the response ...
democracynow.org/2024/1/19/headlines/doj_report_details_cascading_failures_in_response_to_2022_uvalde_massacre
Sins of a son confronted, in gripping “Truth Be Told” | Theater review: Sins of a son confronted, in gripping “Truth Be Told” | Theater review ...
denverpost.com/2024/01/19/curious-theatre-denver-truth-be-told-review/
WATCH: Garland hails gun restrictions, but warns about spike in threats to public officials
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-garland-hails-gun-restrictions-but-warns-about-spike-in-threats-to-public-officials
Amid deep grief in Lewiston, calls for gun control from victims' families and lawmakers | WBUR News
wbur.org/news/2023/12/12/holidays-maine-lewiston-shooting-gun-assault-rifle-laws
Murphy on Nevada shooting: ‘This carnage is a choice’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) attacked his GOP colleagues for turning down gun control legislation on ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4346405-murphy-nevada-shooting-this-carnage-is-a-choice/
Police have announced that they will hold an extraordinary briefing on the most tragic shooting incident in Czech history next week. Read more here: expats.cz/r/xzoji
New gun safety laws take effect around US after over 650 mass shootings in 2023: California, Illinois and Colorado among states implementing ‘red flag’ laws ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/gun-safety-laws-us-2024
Stephen King Slams Jim Jordan Over Gun Control: On Tuesday, King criticized Jordan for trying to link gun violence with the Democratic party.
newsweek.com/stephen-king-slams-jim-jordan-over-gun-control-1855684
The mass shooting in the historic center of Prague has reignited debates around gun control in the Czech Republic. Should the steps to legal gun ownership ... Show more expats.cz/r/tsude
Nuns Who Own Shares of Smith & Wesson Sue Over AR-15 Deaths: A coalition of Catholic nuns claim that the gun maker is putting itself at risk by selling the ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/07/us/nuns-activists-ar-15-lawsuit.html
Inside a month of America’s school shootings: The hidden impacts of gun crime are devastating and poorly understood
economist.com/interactive/united-states/2023/11/13/inside-a-month-of-americas-school-shootings
Quick Glance: Impact of School Shootings in America
- Within a month, America experienced school shootings and 148 'SWAT hoaxes'.
- Some datasets only include shootings during the school day, while others only count incidents with casualties.
- The K-12 School Shooting Database includes every instance of a gun being used on or near school property for any reason.
- Studies show that school shootings lead to increased absences, grade repetition, and decreased graduation rates.
US supreme court refuses to overturn Illinois assault weapons ban: Law was passed following Highland Park shooting in 2022, and has been challenged by gun shops ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/15/supreme-court-assault-weapons-ban-illinois
Biden asks ‘who the hell’ needs a high-capacity assault weapon after Maine shooting
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4280952-biden-high-capacity-assault-weapons-maine-shooting/
Maine shootings renew scrutiny over state’s ‘yellow flag’ gun law: Gun-control advocates are blaming the killings on what one called Maine's "weak gun laws ...
globalnews.ca/news/10052801/maine-shooting-gun-laws-yellow-flag/
Speaker Johnson’s hypocritical First and Second Amendment contradictions: Last week, Johnson opined that it was inappropriate to discuss gun control “in the ...
thehill.com/opinion/national-security/4285308-speaker-johnsons-hypocritical-first-and-second-amendment-contradictions/
Speaker Johnson on shootings: "Problem is the human heart, not guns": Johnson rejected the idea of new gun control legislation after the Lewiston ...
axios.com/2023/10/27/speaker-mike-johnson-gun-control-gay-marriage
Quick Glance: The Role of Speaker Mike Johnson's Religious Views in Politics
- Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, currently serving his fourth term in Congress, is gaining attention for his strong religious views and how they shape his political decisions.
- During a recent interview on Fox News, Johnson was asked by a member of the media about his thoughts on various topics.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Johnson for his extreme anti-abortion stance.
- Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign, described Johnson as the most anti-equality Speaker in the U.S. in a statement to ABC News.
Supreme Court will rule on ban on rapid-fire gun bump stocks, used in the Las Vegas mass shooting
apnews.com/article/supreme-court-guns-bump-stocks-2b66dbcbce4c04c19b448951696fe4b6
Quick Glance: Supreme Court to Review Challenge to Nationwide Bump Stock Ban
- The Supreme Court will review a challenge to the nationwide ban on bump stocks.
- Federal appeals courts have conflicting opinions on the legality of the ban.
- The challenge questions whether the ATF exceeded its authority in 2018 by reclassifying bump stocks as 'machine guns' under the National Firearms Act.
- A conservative federal appeals court, the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, concluded that the ATF acted unlawfully because the statutory definition of 'machine gun' does not include bump stocks.
LeBron James criticizes gun laws after UNLV shooting: ‘It’s ridiculous’: James says it “makes no sense” that nothing changes when it comes to gun control in the ...
ocregister.com/2023/12/07/lakers-lebron-james-criticizes-gun-laws-after-unlv-shooting-its-ridiculous/
Speaker Johnson says now not the time to discuss gun control: ‘Problem is the human heart, not guns’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4279085-speaker-johnson-says-now-not-the-time-to-discuss-gun-control-problem-is-the-human-heart-not-guns/
"It's stupid" – LeBron James on the lack of gun control in the US after yet another mass shooting.
"We keep dealing with the same story – this ... Show more
LeBron James Pleads For Gun Control After UNLV Shooting, 'It's Ridiculous': LeBron James is fed up with the lack of change to America's gun laws after the recent ...
tmz.com/2023/12/07/lebron-james-pleads-for-gun-control-after-unlv-shooting-ridiculous/
Biden visits Maine shooting sites, says ‘consensus’ on gun violence is possible: President Biden on Friday called for consensus around reforms to curb gun ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4292709-biden-maine-mass-shooting-consensus-gun-violence/
Maine official responds to Collins’ comment that mass shooter should have been flagged
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4279363-lewiston-maine-mass-shooting-official-susan-collins-yellow-flag-laws/
How Gun Violence Archive Became Best Source for US Shooting Stats: Mark Bryant helped start his organization because nobody else was tracking the country’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/features/2023-11-30/how-gun-violence-archive-became-best-source-for-us-shooting-stats
DeSantis, Kristen Welker spar over Maine’s gun laws in wake of mass shooting: NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker on Sunday sparred with Florida Gov ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4282061-desantis-kristen-welker-spar-over-maines-gun-laws-in-wake-of-mass-shooting/
Recent polling suggests that Americans are very worried about gun violence. A Quinnipiac University poll taken from Oct. 26 to 30 ... Show more five-thirty-eight.visitlink.me/pF9qmY
DeSantis points to ‘liberal, soft on crime policies’ in wake of Maine mass shooting
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4279364-desantis-liberal-soft-crime-policies-maine-mass-shooting/
Thailand: Groom shoots bride and mother-in-law in wedding rampage: Ex-marine and Paralympian Chaturong Suksuk killed Kanchana Pachunthuek, her mum ...
metro.co.uk/2023/11/27/thailand-groom-shoots-bride-mother-in-law-wedding-rampage-19888304/
Maine Gunman Disclosed He Had Mental Health Issues, Gun Shop Owner Says: The man sought to purchase a gun silencer in August but was denied after self-reporting ...
nytimes.com/2023/10/29/us/maine-shooting-gunman.html
Quick Glance: Warnings about armed Robert Card, who threatened a shooting
- Documents reveal that local sheriffs in Maine were informed about concerns regarding Robert Card.
- Concerns about Card were documented by the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office from May to mid-September.
- Card's ex-wife, Cara Card, told a deputy that Card recently acquired 10-15 handguns/rifles from his brother.
- The family stated that they believed Card would seek medical treatment.
Maine passed law to try to prevent mass shootings. Some say more is needed: Barely four years before a gunman’s deadly rampage in Maine, the state’s governor ...
apnews.com/article/gun-control-lewiston-maine-shooting-c0ea366da50bd9d9dd4fb1aac256c049
How mass shootings have historically prompted changes in gun laws: Maine's gun laws are under scrutiny after the Lewiston shooting.
abcnews.go.com/US/mass-shootings-historically-prompted-gun-laws/story
Massive search launched after deadly shooting in Maine: An order for residents and business owners to stay inside and off the streets of the city of 37 ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/massive-search-launched-after-deadly-shooting-in-maine
Quick Glance: Maine shooting suspect found dead, ending 2-day manhunt
- The man believed to have killed 18 people and wounded 13 others in a Maine city on Wednesday has been found dead, state officials confirmed Friday night.
- Maine Governor Janet Mills said Robert Card's body was found in Lisbon, a town about 12 kilometers east of Lewiston where the shootings took place.
- Card, 40, was a U.S. Army reservist who opened fire at Schemengees Bar and Grille and at Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley in Lewiston on Wednesday night and then fled both scenes.
- A bulletin sent to police across the country shortly after the attack, which was viewed by the Associated Press, said Card had been committed to a mental health facility for two weeks this past summer after 'hearing voices and threats to shoot up' a military base.
Maine mass shootings: debate over tighter gun laws begins: History shows that legislative responses to mass shootings yield mixed results ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/11/21/metro/maine-shooting-gun-laws/
Gun control advocacy group gives political candidates a boost in races with special program
abcnews.go.com/US/gun-control-advocacy-group-political-candidates-boost-races/story
Sean Hannity: 'Martial Arts Training' Can Stop Mass Shootings: Fox News host Sean Hannity invited mockery for suggesting that his 'martial arts ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/sean-hannity-martial-arts-stop-mass-shootings-1234863468/
California man sentenced to 1-year in federal prison for cyberstalking, harassing parent of Parkland school shooting victim
cnn.com/2023/10/24/us/florida-parkland-james-catalano-cyberstalking/
The Battle For Something — Anything — On Gun Control: The Maine shooting highlights the pitfalls of bending to conservatives on gun policy reform.
huffpost.com/entry/maine-red-flag-yellow-flag_n_65450e70e4b06bc01e2404d9
Disarming Domestic Abusers Can Protect Us All: A federal law banning those convicted of domestic violence from purchasing a gun is an approach supported by 81 ...
commondreams.org/opinion/us-vs-rahimi
Connecticut enacts its most sweeping gun control law since the Sandy Hook shooting
apnews.com/article/connecticut-gun-control-law-sandy-hook-3b92ea0755863f2b2d32a45948eb6a70
Quick Glance: Connecticut strengthens gun law after Sandy Hook incident
- The new law, signed by Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont in June, bans the open carrying of firearms and limits the sale of more than three handguns within 30 days to any one person.
- Other liberal-leaning states like California, Washington, Colorado, and Maryland have also enacted controversial gun laws this year.
- About 150 gun rights activists held a rally outside the state Capitol, despite the rainy weather, to mark the last day that carrying a visible firearm was legal in Connecticut.
- Despite having stringent gun laws, Connecticut remains vulnerable to states with looser gun laws.
In shadow of loss, mother of Aurora theater shooting victim’s long search for happiness
denverpost.com/2023/10/31/sandy-phillips-mother-jessica-ghawi-aurora-theater-shooting/
Maine congressman reverses his opposition to assault weapons ban: Rep. Jared Golden, a Democrat who had enjoyed an A+ rating from gun rights advocates ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/26/maine-shooting-gun-control-laws/
Quick Glance: Democrat changes stance on assault weapons ban after Maine shootings
- Maine Representative Jared Golden was one of only five Democrats to vote against a ban on semi-automatic weapons last year.
- After a gunman killed 18 people in his hometown of Lewiston on Wednesday, Golden changed his position on the weapons ban.
- He was one of only five Democratic representatives to vote against a proposed ban on assault-style weapons passed by the House of Representatives in 2022.
- However, on Thursday, Golden stated that the shooting in Lewiston had prompted him to reconsider.
In shadow of loss, mother of Aurora theater shooting victim’s long search for happiness
denverpost.com/2023/10/31/sandy-phillips-mother-jessica-ghawi-aurora-theater-shooting/
Here's how Maine used 'yellow flag' gun law in the past: According to the state, law-enforcement authorities in Maine have used the law 82 times since it took ...
bostonglobe.com/2023/10/31/metro/maine-yellow-flag-gun-law/
Tyler Austin Harper saw the gun-violence epidemic—and his relationship to it as a gun owner—as an abstraction. Then, he writes ... Show more theatln.tc/FzX4FMxW
Kramer: Lewiston shooting highlights need for gun control: We are all hostages staring down the barrel of the next assault rifle that could murder any of us or ...
bostonherald.com/2023/10/31/kramer-lewiston-shooting-highlights-need-for-gun-control/
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