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An Ohio City Shows the Devastating Impact of 2020's Rise in Gun Violence
Homicides rose sharply across the country, in cities big and small, in 2020, NBC News reports.
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‘Dark Period': Killings Spike in NYC Amid Pandemic, Unrest
New York City is closing the books on its bloodiest year after a long time of being known as the safest big city in America
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A Group of NYC Gunshot Victims Is Teaching Kids the Consequences of Gun Violence
A group of gun violence victims in Brooklyn are teaching kids how to avoid going down the same path that left them wheelchair-bound. Yusuf Omar of Hashtag Our Stories introduces us to the inspiring men behind Wheelchairs Against Guns and learns why they are choosing to use their second chance at life to help others.
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NYC Cathedral Shooter Left Note Detailing Plans to Take Hostages
The gunman who opened fire on the steps of a Manhattan cathedral before being shot by police detailed his apparent attack plans in writing, claiming his goal was to take hostages — and never expected to return home. A senior law enforcement official told NBC New York that Luis Vasquez wrote in a note found in his pocket that he…
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Police Kill Armed Suspect Firing Rounds Outside NYC Cathedral
What started as a peaceful Christmas concert on the steps of a historic New York City church quickly erupted into chaos late Sunday after a lone gunman opened fire outside the cathedral. Police say gunshots were first reported around 3:45 p.m. Sunday on the front steps of the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine immediately following the annual concert…
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Parents Charged After Boy, 13, Shoots, Kills Younger Cousin
Authorities in Tennessee say the parents of a 13-year-old boy who fatally shot his younger cousin while playing with a gun have been charged in the 9-year-old’s death
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Man Arrested in Deadly Attack at Nebraska Sonic Restaurant
Authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of two others at a Nebraska fast food restaurant.
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Mothers Call for End to Gun Violence After 3 Children Hurt in Goulds Shooting
Mothers who have lost their children to gun violence are calling for change in their communities.
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Goulds Community Discuss Gun Violence Following Shooting That Injured 3 Minors
Parents and local leaders in the Goulds community are asking for an end to gun violence after a shooting left three minors in the hospital.
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Oregon Boy, 3, Dies After Finding a Gun, Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Head
A 3-year-old boy named James Kenneth Lindquester, from Aloha, Oregon, has died after finding a handgun in a bedroom and accidentally shooting himself, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The tragic incident was reported on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, at 9:49 p.m., when deputies responded to the shooting. James’ family called 911 and reported that he had retrieved a handgun…
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With Anger at Police High, Officers Face Greater Danger
Recent shootings of police officers and protests that have left scores of officers injured are stark reminders of the dangers facing law enforcement as the country grapples with police killings of African Americans.
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How A Mass Shooting Survivor Is Helping Other Gen Z Voters Get Politically Engaged
Marcel McClinton, who survived a mass shooting outside his church as a teenager, helped organize the March for Our Lives Houston rally when he was 16. And when he was just 17, he launched a bid for a seat on the Houston City Council. While it was unsuccessful, he forced the race to a runoff. Now this gun control activist...
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Rapper to Pay for Funeral of Young Girl Shot in Dollhouse
Rapper and businessman Master P will pay for the funeral of a 3-year-old Kentucky girl who was fatally shot along with her father
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Police: at Least 18 Shot, With 4 Dead, Across Cincinnati
Police in Cincinnati said at least 18 people were shot and four killed as gunfire erupted in several places around the city overnight
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9th Circuit Ends California Ban on High-Capacity Magazines
A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has thrown out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines
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6 French Citizens, 2 Guides Killed by Gunmen at Giraffe Park
Niger and France say unidentified gunmen have killed six French aid workers and two Nigerien guides visiting a wildlife park east of Niger’s capital
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Family of Parkland Shooting Victim Hosts Virtual Birthday Celebration
On Tuesday, the family of Joaquin Oliver hosted a 20-hour virtual marathon to celebrate his life on what would have been his 20th birthday. Joaquin, aka Guac, was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. His parents have been active in pushing for an end to gun violence. It’s quite a birthday celebration, and not how the Oliver…
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Kids Getting Caught in Crossfire as US Gun Violence Surges
A 9-year-old boy was one of 105 homicide victims in Chicago in July, joining a grim roster of children who have been felled by the city’s gun violence.
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Enough! Grieving Relatives Demand Senseless Dallas Violence Come to an End
A grieving mother and son shine a spotlight on the senseless violence that has gripped Dallas, Tx.
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‘Hey, Karen': Chicago Mayor Tells WH Press Secretary to Watch Her Mouth
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday offered a blunt response to White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who called her a “derelict mayor” during a press briefing.