The Latest Breaking News on Gun control

Gunman wanted armed police to ‘finish the job’, court hears

Reed Wischhusen said he hoped police would shoot him dead after he failed to commit suicide.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Murder accused said he would shoot victim’s boyfriend, court hears

Environmental health worker Ashley Dale, 28, was killed in Old Swan, Liverpool, last year.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

Battersea shooting: First picture of young man gunned down on street as murder hunt continues

Rico Andrews, 21, was shot as he stood on the street in a busy residential area

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2023

1 killed and 8 wounded in shooting at Pennsylvania community center party

Authorities say one person was killed and eight were wounded in a shooting during a private party at a Pennsylvania community center early Sunday

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Shot 14 times, no charges for police: family’s grief over death of Cop City activist

Manuel Paez Terán, known as ‘Tortuguita’ was isolated and alone as police shot him dead – and his family and friends say the full story is being kept from them

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2023

Four gunmen at large following public fatal shooting

Tensions between organised crime groups over the tobacco trade are being looked at as police probe the fatal shooting of a man at a Melbourne shopping centre.

AAP · Oct 8, 2023

Chicago Marathon participants find solace in running

Though many compete in this event with the Olympics at the forefront of their mind, the Chicago Marathon provides people an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment through completing the race.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Oak Lawn woman charged with fatally stabbing 16-year-old Heaven Taylor

Egypt Otis, 18, surrendered to police Wednesday evening and faces a first-degree murder charge. She was on release for aggravated battery and robbery charges in juvenile court at the time of the stabbing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023

Man murdered daughter’s father-in-law in row over wedding gifts

Ahmad Alsino stabbed Mohammed Salem Ibrahim at the victim’s home

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023

Gun violence against America’s children keeps getting worse

Firearm fatalities among U.S. children under 18 increased by 87% within a decade between 2011 and 2022, according to a major study released last week. It’s a crisis the nation cannot ignore.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2023