Gun Violence

Much more action is needed to "address the epidemic of gun violence that is tearing our communities apart," Biden said in a statement released by the White House. He called on Republican lawmakers in the U.S. Congress to negotiate with his fellow Democrats on gun reforms.

Gun Violence in America: A look at 10 most deadly mass shootings of 2023

The US has seen at least 191 mass shootings in the first 127 days of the year, with the latest in a busy Texas shopping mall leaving nine people dead – including the suspected gunman. A look at America’s 10 most deadly mass shootings of 2023.

1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting during Miami Beach spring break

The shooting happened on South Beach's Ocean Drive, which is closed to vehicle traffic along its busiest stretch as hundreds of people gather to celebrate spring break.

US: Fatal shooting erupts at Georgia party with over 100 teens

Investigators have been piecing together what transpired at the Douglasville home.

6-year-old shoots teacher inside classroom

The shooting occurred at the Richneck Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. The police are investigating how the child got the gun.

Watch: Viral video of US woman training 5-year-old son to survive a shooting

Many parents praised the woman for preparing her son but experts said that approach required caution.

New York man shoots McDonald's worker for serving his mother cold french fries

The incident took place in Brooklyn on August 1. The victim is in critical condition in hospital.

At least 21 dead after 3 tavern shootings in South Africa

Early Sunday in Soweto, in Johannesburg, a group of men armed with rifles and automatic handguns stormed a busy tavern in the Nomzamo shantytown, in the city’s Orlando East neighborhood, said Col. Dimakatso Sello, a spokeswoman for the police.

Tens of thousands rally against gun violence across U.S.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators descended on Washington and at hundreds of rallies across the United States to demand that lawmakers pass legislation aimed at curbing gun violence following last month's massacre at a Texas elementary school.

5 killed, two dozen wounded in weekend US mass shootings

Five people were killed and two dozen others wounded in a pair of weekend mass shootings in the United States, the latest in a string of deadly gun attacks that have left lawmakers scrambling to tackle the crisis.

At least three dead in Philadelphia in latest U.S. mass shooting

A gunman opened fire in Philadelphia's busy South Street area, which has multiple bars and restaurants, around midnight on Saturday. Two men and a woman were killed, officials said.

Why Canada races on gun policy when America crawls

Differences in national culture and issues, while meaningful, do not on their own explain things. Rather, much of the gap in how these two countries handle contentious policy questions comes down to something that can feel invisible: the structures of their political systems

What gun violence does to our mental health

The mental health toll doesn’t just affect those closest to gun violence. It also ripples through a community and the nation, said Erika Felix, an associate professor of clinical psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, who has studied survivors of shootings

Company that made Texas shooter’s rifle had posted weapon ad featuring toddler

The ad by arms manufacturer Daniel Defense has sparked anger on social media, amid global criticism of the United States’ gun laws.

The stupefying tally of American gun violence

The United States has many more guns than citizens, about 400 million firearms, according to a 2018 survey conducted by the nonpartisan Small Arms Survey, and 331 million people.

US Gun Violence | A look at gun death figures in the US

As US witnesses two shootings in 48 hours, here’s what the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.

2 minors dead, 9 wounded in United States shooting incident

At least 11 people were hospitalised with gunshot wounds, including the two male victims who died at the hospital, Pittsburgh Police said.

Deadly and untraceable: ‘Ghost guns’ are becoming more common in New York

Ghost guns, which can be built from kits available for purchase from gun manufacturers online, have been a concern for law enforcement authorities for more than a decade. The weapons stymie investigations, which rely on tracing guns to their source to find out who purchased them.

Georgia massage parlor shootings leave 8 dead; man captured

A 21-year-old man suspected in the shootings was taken into custody in southwest Georgia hours later after a manhunt, police said.

Two students open fire at Colorado school: One killed, seven wounded

An 18-year-old male was pronounced dead at the scene.

Obama vows vigorous effort to implement new gun measures

President Barack Obama said on Monday that he would formally present this week a list of "sensible, common sense steps" to reduce gun violence from Vice President Joe Biden and vowed to work vigorously to implement them.

Biden says Obama could use executive order to restrict guns

US Vice-President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the White House plans to act quickly to curb gun violence and will explore all avenues - including executive orders that would not require the approval of Congress - to try to prevent incidents like the massacre at a Connecticut school in December.