One bystander is dead and dozens injured in a case in which 1 suspect says he fired because he felt threatened and a 2nd suspect says he fired because someone was shooting at him, both defenses under Missouri gun laws.
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Opinion: Maine’s faith communities are demanding gun safety legislation
If we are to have the kind of society where we can watch a parade or go to school, a movie or house of worship without fearing for our lives, we must all do everything we can to effect change.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Maine church leaders call for gun violence prevention, weekend of prayer
The Maine Council of Churches and Episcopal Diocese of Maine are encouraging all faith traditions to join in Gun Safety Awareness Sabbath.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
One killed, 21 are wounded in shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
At least eight children were among those shot outside Kansas City’s historic Union Station. The shooting happened despite the presence of more than 800 police officers.
Posted inNation & World
How did the Texas megachurch shooter buy a rifle despite her mental illness and criminal history?
Key questions remain about motive, and police have given no details about where and how she obtained the rifle in December.
Posted inNation & World, News
Boy critically injured in Texas megachurch shooting is son of suspect in attack
A motive for the attack that sent worshippers rushing for safety in between busy services at celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church on Sunday remains unclear.
Posted inNation & World, News
A shooter opened fire in a Houston church. Gunfire has also scarred other Texas places of worship
The shooting at the Lakewood megachurch underscored the ease of bringing weapons into sanctuaries in a state with few limits on gun possession, as well as a growing effort by some churches to provide armed security.
Posted inNation & World, News
Jury finds Michigan school shooter’s mother guilty of manslaughter
The verdict came in a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether Jennifer Crumbley had any responsibility in the deaths of 4 students shot by her son in 2021.
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No verdict after first day of deliberations in trial of Michigan school shooter’s mother
A Michigan jury sends a note to the judge asking if it could ‘infer anything’ from prosecutors not presenting Ethan Crumbley or others to explain specifically how he got the gun from home.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire man sentenced for shooting bishop and assaulting a couple at their wedding
Dale Holloway, who is already serving a prison term for assaulting his lawyer and who acted as his own attorney at trial, has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.