Gun Violence

Joe Biden Unveils New White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

President Joe Biden introduced the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention on Friday, emphasizing the significance of addressing this issue both personally and nationally.
Joe Biden Signs Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence

Joe Biden Signs Executive Order to Reduce Gun Violence

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday to increase the number of background checks needed to buy guns, encourage better and more secure storage of firearms, and ensure that U.S. law enforcement agencies are gaining the most out of a bipartisan gun control law passed last summer.
Most Extensive Federal Gun Crime Report in 20 Years Shows More Legally Bought Firearms Are Being Used in Crimes

Most Extensive Federal Gun Crime Report in 20 Years Shows More Legally Bought Firearms Are Being Used in Crimes

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has released the most extensive federal gun crime report in more than 20 years.
Alex Jones Loses Court Battle vs. Sandy Hook Parents, Must Pay $4 Million in Damages

Alex Jones Loses Court Battle vs. Sandy Hook Parents, Must Pay $4 Million in Damages

The family members of the Sandy Hook victims have filed a lawsuit against Alex Jones and won. The host of Infowars must now pay these family members $4 million in damages.
Uvalde School Board Pushes For 'Symbolic' Gun Law Reform: Will Gov. Abbott Agree?

Uvalde School Board Pushes For 'Symbolic' Gun Law Reform: Will Gov. Abbott Agree?

The Uvalde School Board is pushing for a landmark decision in the state of Texas, a gun reform legislation brought about by the tragic Robb Elementary School shooting.
California: Gavin Newsom Picks Associate Justice Patricia Guerrero As First Latina Supreme Court Justice Ahead November Reelections

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Approves Bill Allowing Lawsuits Against Gun Makers for Negligence

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Tuesday that will allow victims and survivors of gun violence and others to sue gun makers for negligence.
Florida Boy Shoots and Kills Baby, Wounds Toddler After Finding Dad's Gun in Closet

Florida Boy Shoots and Kills Baby, Wounds Toddler After Finding Dad's Gun in Closet

An eight-year-old Florida boy took his father's loaded gun and fired off one shot that killed a baby and wounded a toddler.
Texas School Shooting Update: Pres. Joe Biden Blames Deadly Incident on 'Gun Lobby'; Death Toll Rises to 21

Texas School Shooting Update: Pres. Joe Biden Blames Deadly Incident on 'Gun Lobby'; Death Toll Rises to 21

President Joe Biden addressed the nation hours after the Texas school shooting and blamed the gun lobby for the incident that killed over a dozen people.
Dr. Tung Nguyen

AAPI Victory Alliance Commemorates Anniversary of Indianapolis Murders and Calls for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation

To mark the one year anniversary of the murder of eight workers at a shipping facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, AAPI Victory Alliance issued a statement commemorating the anniversary and calling for gun violence prevention legislation.
AAPI Victory Alliance

AAPI Victory Alliance Issues Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Atlanta spa shootings, Urges Gun Violence Prevention and Raising Awareness

Today, in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings which killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women, AAPI Victory Alliance released a statement to commemorate this tragedy and call for robust gun violence prevention policies.
Iowa School Shooting: 6 Teens Charged in 15-Year-Old Boy's Death; Pres. Joe Biden Says 'Enough' on Gun Violence

Iowa School Shooting: 6 Teens Charged in 15-Year-Old Boy's Death; Pres. Joe Biden Says 'Enough' on Gun Violence

At least six teenagers were charged with murder in connection to the Iowa school shooting on Monday that killed a 15-year-old boy and wounded two other teens.
Mexican Drug Cartel Wave of Gun Violence Leaves 2 Foreign Tourists Dead in Mexico's Bar, Turns More Villages Into Ghost Towns

Mexican Drug Cartel Wave of Gun Violence Leaves 2 Foreign Tourists Dead in Mexico's Bar, Turns More Villages Into Ghost Towns

Two female tourists were killed, and three others were wounded after an exchange of gunfires between rival Mexican drug cartels at a bar in Mexico.

Oregon: 2 Dead, 6 Others Injured in Separate Portland Shootings

Separate Portland shootings left two dead and several others injured on Saturday, as the city experiences a surge in gun violence.

Pres. Joe Biden Unveils Strategy on Addressing Gun Violence

President Joe Biden announced a strategy in curbing gun violence across the United States. The said strategy would focus on five different areas.
Biden to Unveil Actions to Curb Gun Violence, Including New ATF Head

Pres. Biden to Unveil Actions to Curb Gun Violence, Including New ATF Head

President Joe Biden is set to announce his actions in controlling gun violence in the U.S., as well as the nomination of the new ATF director on Thursday.
13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Shooting Younger Sister to Death

13-Year-Old Boy Arrested for Shooting Younger Sister to Death

A 13-year-old boy was charged with third-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing his 12-year-old sister last week.
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Shootings, Gun Deaths Spike at Alarming Rate in Large US Cities

The United States is not only facing a global health pandemic, but it is also struggling to solve the increasing number of shootings and gun deaths in many large cities.

In Honduras, Gangs Control Everything, Making It One of the Most Dangerous Countries in the World

Young men and ordinary citizens fight for their lives, and their homes, in what is now considered one of the deadliest countries in the world.

'HotSpanish' YouTube Star in Hot Water After Drive-By Shooting Prank Videos Go South [WATCH]

A young California man whose comedic antics on YouTube brought him a certain level of "professional" recognition has been reminded, amidst swirling controversy, that there is such a thing as a joke taken too far.

New Texas State Gun Law Allows College Students to Legally Arm Themselves on Campus Grounds

Monday August 1 ushered in a day of controversy in Texas, as the state's 2015 "Campus Carry" law went into effect, allowing students at public universities to legally carry concealed firearms on campus.

8 Wounded, 4 Dead in Chicago Shootings as Obama Announces Gun Control Executive Action

President Barack Obama's executive actions on gun control could not come at a more urgent time.
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