The Latest Breaking News on Gun control

Prosecutors seeking new indictment for Hunter Biden before end of September

A plea deal with federal prosecutors on a gun possession charge that would have kept Hunter Biden out of prison fell through in July. Members of Congress are mulling impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2023

Oregon man who was sentenced to death is free 2 years after murder conviction was reversed

A man sentenced to death for a 1998 murder is now free, two years after the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed the conviction

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Teen who saved 10-year-old’s life in South Chicago shooting in 2020 shot dead on Labor Day

Swaysee Rankin, 15, helped save the life of 10-year-old La’Mya Sparks in 2020. Six months later, Swaysee was hurt in a shooting near the scene of the previous attack.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Teenager stabbed devoted mother to death during mental health crisis, court told

Zak O’Neill pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his mother, Michelle, by reason of diminished responsibility.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Killer caught on CCTV as he led estranged wife to her death is jailed for life

Pawel Chmielecki was ordered to serve at least 18 years behind bars after stabbing Marta Chmielecka 32 times at his rented room in Northamptonshire.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Billie Eilish, Peter Gabriel and others join music coalition against gun violence

The artists join Sheryl Crow and Nile Rodgers in forming a new organisation, kicking off with a string of live events

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Do not bow down to gun lobby on safety reforms, Keyham MP tells Sunak

Luke Pollard raised concerns that ‘sensible measures’ could be watered down

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Kevin Smith 'tried to stab' love rival before fatal confrontation, jury hears

As Daniel Pettersson lay dying outside a home at Jesmond, a witness claims accused murderer Kevin Smith asked him: "Do you want it as well".

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2023

2 Pennsylvania school districts cancel classes after a man escaped from prison

Danelo Cavalcante was sentenced to life in prison and has been spotted six times since escaping from the Chester County Prison in late August. Police say how he got out is still under investigation.

WEKU · Sep 6, 2023

‘I got hit once and I kept running.’ 15-year-old recounts shooting after Mount Carmel-Morgan Park football game

Damario Ferguson was one of seven young people shot over the Labor Day weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2023