Mass Shootings - Page 55

September 12, 2023

In wake of Uvalde, recently passed Texas statewide mandate means an armed security officer in every school

Texas lawmakers quietly passed a sweeping school security bill in June that requires public schools to have an armed officer.

September 11, 2023

Michigan State University bans licensed concealed gun carriers from bringing firearms onto campus

Following a mass shooting in February, Michigan State University will now ban public members from bringing guns onto college grounds even if they hold concealed carry permits.

September 7, 2023

Alabama man gets life without parole for killing 5 family members when he was 14

Mason Sisk, 18, has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for the 2019 shooting deaths of his father, stepmother, and siblings, aged six months to six years.

September 6, 2023

Las Vegas officials approve design of memorial commemorating the 58 victims of the 2017 mass shooting

The design for a memorial commemorating the victims and survivors of the 2017 massacre at a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been approved by local officials.

September 5, 2023

Democrat lawmaker of 'Tennessee Three' announces 2024 challenge to Republican US Sen Marsha Blackburn

State Rep. Gloria Johnson, part of the "Tennessee Three," announced a 2024 Democratic challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn at a rally Tuesday.

September 2, 2023

Teen killed, adult wounded in shooting outside Louisiana high school football game

A teen was killed, and an adult was wounded, in a shooting outside a Louisiana high school football game. The deadly violence took place outside a West Baton Rouge School District stadium.

August 31, 2023

Biden admin's proposed rule to combat gun violence would require firearms dealers to conduct background checks

The Biden administration has proposed a rule that would require more firearms dealers who sell firearms online or at gun shows, to conduct background checks.

August 29, 2023

Tennessee special session on public safety ends amid chaos and political strife

A special session of Tennessee lawmakers, initially convened to address public safety concerns following a tragic elementary school shooting, concluded abruptly with disarray.

August 29, 2023

Colorado judge to decide Tuesday whether prosecution will resume for mentally ill supermarket mass shooter

Court proceedings may resume for Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, a mentally ill man who was charged with murdering 10 people at a Boulder, Colorado, supermarket in 2021.

August 28, 2023

DeSantis directs $1M to secure historically Black college, $100K for families of Jacksonville shooting victims

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $1 million award for Edward Waters University and $100,000 to support the families of the Jacksonville shooting victims.