Police say the 18-year-old suspect had a long-running dispute with another 18-year-old, who had just received his diploma and who was shot dead along with his father.
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Two dead in shooting after high school graduation ceremony in Virginia capital
A 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody and Richmond police say they do not believe there is any ongoing threat to the community.
Florida mother shot dead in neighborhood dispute over children playing
The sheriff says detectives must investigate possible self-defense claims before they can move forward with any criminal charges.
Commentary: Background checks are the backbone of gun violence prevention
Nothing will bring back our spirited, loving daughter Darien Richardson, but we know we can prevent more tragedies.
Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit
The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.
‘I expected to die’: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial opens with grief, tears
The harrowing audio was among the first pieces of evidence introduced Tuesday in the federal trial against Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue.
Douglas Rooks: Despite what you hear, guns do not equal freedom
Since the 1970s, I’ve written editorials about what was then called “gun control.” In recent years, I largely passed over the subject. Back then, it was unthinkable elementary school kids could be gunned down in a classroom, Bible classes and synagogues profaned, or that shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants and music festivals would see mass killing […]
Our View: Fudging on assault weapons ban is what’s appalling
Of the four members of Maine’s congressional delegation, only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports a ban on guns capable of inflicting unthinkable damage on our communities. Her counterparts aren’t prepared to say much about why they don’t.
Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence
With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?
Elon Musk’s tweets about Texas mall gunman spread misleading claims, question shooter’s background
Authorities and independent researchers have confirmed the gunman’s interest in far-right extremism and white supremacism.