An argument between two women led to a gunfight that left 11 people injured in a busy tourist area.
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Hundreds pack funeral for Roger Fortson, Black airman killed in his home by a Florida deputy
On the day he was killed, Fortson opened the door while holding a handgun pointed toward the floor, according to a deputy’s body camera footage.
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New podcast focuses on guns in aftermath of mass shooting in Lewiston
Host Tim Boyum said Lewiston looks normal now, but ‘intense pain’ remains as people search for solutions.
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Kittery Trading Post threatens to move firearms sales to New Hampshire over new gun law
The outdoor sports retailer said the law will have ‘irreversible consequences’ for its business, which relies heavily on tourism.
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A criminal probe continues into staff at a Virginia school where a 6-year-old shot a teacher
Prosecutors in Virginia say they still need to find out why the child’s disciplinary records disappeared after the violence.
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Former assistant principal charged in case of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher
The former administrator at a Virginia elementary school showed a reckless disregard for the lives of Richneck Elementary School students on Jan. 6, 2023, according to indictments unsealed Tuesday.
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Michigan school shooter’s parents sentenced to at least 10 years in prison
Jennifer and James Crumbley, who were found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, are the first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting.
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Last-minute red flag bill draws a divided crowd to State House hearing
Supporters say the bill would provide an important path forward for families seeking to restrict a loved one’s access to firearms without stigmatizing mental illness, while opponents raise concerns about due process and Second Amendment rights.
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Committee backs expanded background checks, waiting period for gun purchases
The Judiciary Committee also will soon take up a last-minute bill that would put in place ‘an improved crisis intervention order’ for restricting access to firearms when people are deemed to be a threat.
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Lewiston victims, law enforcement see a lot riding on investigators’ full report on mass shooting
The interim findings of the state-appointed panel focused largely on ‘abdication of law enforcement’s duty,’ but preventing future killings will require more than laying blame.