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Ohio gunman had bulletproof vest, was stopped within 30 seconds of opening fire outside bar, police say

August 4, 2019

Ohio gunman had bulletproof vest, was stopped within 30 seconds of opening fire outside bar, police say

The gunman in the deadly rampage in Dayton, Ohio, was wearing a mask, bulletproof vest, earplugs and was carrying a rifle capable of holding at least 100 rounds when he opened fire outside a bar, killed nine, including his sister, and injuring more than two dozen, one in critical condition, police said Sunday.

Mexican government vows legal action against US in response to El Paso mass shooting

August 4, 2019

Mexican government vows legal action against US in response to El Paso mass shooting

The Mexican government on Sunday threatened legal action against the United States for its response to Saturday's mass shooting at Walmart in El Paso, Texas that left 20 people dead, including six Mexican nationals.

Ocasio-Cortez demands McConnell stop 'giving bogus excuses' and pass gun background check bill

August 4, 2019

Ocasio-Cortez demands McConnell stop 'giving bogus excuses' and pass gun background check bill

In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., slammed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for failing to call a vote on a gun reform bill that the Democratically-controlled House of Representatives passed in February.

Tim Ryan calls for passage of background check bill, ban on assault weapons following attacks in El Paso and Dayton

August 4, 2019

Tim Ryan calls for passage of background check bill, ban on assault weapons following attacks in El Paso and Dayton

2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate Tim Ryan on Sunday called on Congress to immediately head back to session to pass a background check bill for those seeking to buy firearms and called for a ban on the purchase of assault weapons.

Mulvaney on mass shootings: 'I don't think it's fair to lay this at the feet of the president'

August 4, 2019

Mulvaney on mass shootings: 'I don't think it's fair to lay this at the feet of the president'

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney defended his boss on Sunday against accusations by many top Democrats that President Trump’s rhetoric on issues like immigration is in part responsible for the two mass shootings over the last 24 hours.

Dayton, Ohio, shooting that left 9 dead, 27 hurt halted 'in under a minute' by cops who shot suspect: mayor

August 4, 2019

Dayton, Ohio, shooting that left 9 dead, 27 hurt halted 'in under a minute' by cops who shot suspect: mayor

Gunfire on Saturday night in Dayton, Ohio, has resulted in multiple fatalities, according to local media reports.

Blink 182 postpones El Paso show after massacre; Mark Hoppus reveals he was in hotel on lockdown during shooting

August 4, 2019

Blink 182 postpones El Paso show after massacre; Mark Hoppus reveals he was in hotel on lockdown during shooting

Blink 182 postponed their upcoming show in El Paso, Texas, and bassist Mark Hoppus was on lockdown in his hotel after a gunman opened fire at a local Walmart on Saturday, killing at least 20 people and injuring another 26.

Beto O'Rourke says Trump's rhetoric in part to blame for El Paso mass shooting

August 4, 2019

Beto O'Rourke says Trump's rhetoric in part to blame for El Paso mass shooting

Democratic presidential primary candidate Beto O’Rourke said on Sunday that President Trump’s harsh rhetoric toward immigrants and Latinos was in part to blame for Saturday’s mass shooting inside an El Paso, Texas Walmart that left 20 people dead and scores more injured.

El Paso community quickly comes together to donate blood after mass shooting leaves 20 dead

August 4, 2019

El Paso community quickly comes together to donate blood after mass shooting leaves 20 dead

The "outstanding" El Paso, Texas, community came together on Saturday to donate blood after a gunman opened fire at a Walmart store, killing at least 20 people and injuring another 26.

Democrats denounce white nationalism after El Paso massacre

August 4, 2019

Democrats denounce white nationalism after El Paso massacre

On Saturday, after news broke that a gunman opened fire on shoppers in El Paso, Texas, a number of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates denounced white nationalism and the epidemic of gun violence in America.