Mass Shootings

This type of gun violence involves the killing of four or more individuals in a single location, not including the perpetrator. It's become increasingly prevalent in many parts of the world and can have devastating effects on individuals and communities.

16-year-old Colorado school shooting suspect to be tried as adult

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — The younger of two students charged in a fatal school shooting in suburban Denver will be tried as an adult,... More

December 5, 2019

Ex-Florida sheriff in school shooting sues over ouster

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former Florida sheriff ousted following the Parkland high school massacre is suing over his removal from office. Attorneys More

November 25, 2019

Sheriff calls deadly Halloween shooting at Airbnb rental a ‘bloodbath’

ORINDA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area are calling a shooting that left five dead during a Halloween party at an... More

November 18, 2019

Payouts for Vegas victims a ‘cold, mathematical calculation’

BY KEN RITTER AND BRIAN MELLEY | ASSOCIATED PRESS LAS VEGAS (AP) — They may have been united by a love for country music, but... More

October 4, 2019

Judge: Teen should be tried for Colorado school shooting

BY COLLEEN SLEVIN | ASSOCIATED PRESS CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — Prosecutors have enough evidence for a Colorado teenager to be tried for a school... More

September 26, 2019

Judge set to rule on trial for suspect in synagogue shooting

BY ELLIOT SPAGAT | ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge was expected to rule Friday whether a 20-year-old former college student should stand... More

September 20, 2019

Hearing begins for California synagogue shooting suspect

BY ELLIOT SPAGAT | ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO (AP) — Prosecutors began presenting evidence Thursday to a judge who will decide whether a man should... More

September 19, 2019