GUN VIOLENCE

May 27 2026CRIME

When family turns against family

A father in Phoenix is left grieving after his worst fear came true. His wife, who he once trusted completely, took their two young children’s lives before ending her own. The tragedy unfolded after a chaotic night in an Arizona parking lot where gunshots were fired at two people. Around midnight,

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May 26 2026CRIME

Neighbors take drastic safety steps as gun violence spreads in Seattle

A quiet Seattle neighborhood near Aurora Avenue is changing in unsettling ways. For weeks, local residents have watched crime creep closer to their homes. After another weekend shooting left shell casings scattered across the street, neighbors decided to act without waiting for officials. Now, shak

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May 23 2026CRIME

Pontiac takes a stand against gun violence with new health-focused approach

The city of Pontiac in Michigan has officially labeled gun violence as a major public health problem, not just a crime issue. A recent vote by local leaders recognized that even with fewer shootings, the emotional and financial damage lasts for years. Councilman Chris Jackson pushed for this change,

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May 22 2026CRIME

Two teens with troubled pasts behind mosque shooting in San Diego

Eighteen-year-old Caleb Vazquez left a mental health facility the morning before he and a 17-year-old partner carried out a deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque, leaving three people dead. Police had previously flagged Vazquez after a welfare check at his home last year, following a 911 call about

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Bronx Police Reorganize to Fight Rising Gun Violence

The Bronx has split its police operations into two commands, North and South, a move aimed at handling the borough’s record 911 call volume. The change follows last year’s data, showing nearly one million emergency calls in the Bronx—more than any other borough. Police chief said the single co

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May 05 2026CRIME

Tracking trouble: How a five-year effort failed to prevent a violent act

Police records show officers repeatedly tried to help a man whose mental health struggles led to increasingly disruptive behavior. Neighbors first flagged concerns in 2021 after he was seen with a gun and acting strangely near his home. Officers responded but couldn’t force treatment or remove his w

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

'Understanding How Teens See Gun Violence'

The new tool, called the Gun‑X Scale, was made to spot how much young people notice gun fights and risky gun habits around them. Researchers used a big group of more than five thousand teens and young adults from all over the country, asking them questions between September 2023 and January 2024. Th

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May 01 2026CRIME

Why some people turn their struggles into violence against strangers

A once-brilliant physics student with a complicated past carried out a shooting spree targeting two places tied to his biggest disappointments. The FBI found that his violent actions were rooted in years of feeling overlooked, failing to meet his own expectations, and blaming others for his struggle

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

House Faces Funding Twist While Homeland Security Stands on Edge

The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Chaos at the White House Dinner

The big dinner for reporters in Washington turned into a scary scene when a man ran toward the hotel’s security gate with a shotgun. He tried to get inside, but Secret Service agents shot him and stopped him before he could reach the ballroom. The event was happening in a large room at the Washingto

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