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uctoday.comSeattle Residents Install Barricades on Streets Near Aurora Avenue
Some residents in North Seattle placed planter boxes, dirt, and gravel on residential streets connected to Aurora Avenue North. The barriers aim to slow vehicles linked to repeated shootings. Seattle police increased patrols after a weekend incident that left about 40 shell casin…
usatoday.comSecret Service Kills Gunman After Shooting at White House Checkpoint
A 21-year-old man opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed when officers returned fire. A bystander was also wounded. President Trump was inside the building but unharmed.
foxnews.comChicago Police Respond to Large Teen Gathering; 21 Shot, Five Officers Struck by Car
Chicago police managed a crowd of roughly 500 people near Roosevelt Road and Loomis Street early Saturday morning. An 18-year-old driver struck multiple officers with a vehicle, and separate gunfire incidents left 21 people shot across the city.
nypost.comGunfire at White House checkpoint kills suspect, wounds bystander
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best opened fire at a White House security checkpoint Saturday evening and was killed by officers who returned fire. A bystander was also struck, and the incident marks the third gunfire event near President Trump in the past month.
nbcnews.comSecret Service kills gunman outside White House after shots fired at checkpoint
A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best was shot and killed by Secret Service officers after he opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House on May 23, 2026. One bystander was also wounded and President Trump was unharmed.
news.google.comRetained Bullet Fragments Linked to Long-Term Health Effects in Gunshot Survivors
Medical experts report that many survivors of firearm injuries live with retained bullet fragments that can cause chronic pain, mobility issues, and lead poisoning. Studies show these fragments remain in about 75 percent of non-fatal gunshot cases.
nypost.comSecurity Guard Killed in San Diego Mosque Shooting Hailed as Hero
A security guard and two other men were killed Monday when two teenagers opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Officials are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime and credit the guard's actions with limiting casualties.
nypost.comGunfire Shatters Windshield of Bronx Car, Injuring Two Children
Two children were injured by glass fragments when gunfire struck their mother's car in the Bronx on Saturday evening. Police said the 33-year-old woman was driving north on Beach Avenue near the Cross Bronx Expressway intersection in Soundview when bullets hit the vehicle.
Nbc NewsTrial Begins for Former Virginia Assistant Principal in 2023 School Shooting Case
Ebony Parker faces eight felony child neglect counts for allegedly ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student brought a gun to Richneck Elementary School. The trial opened Monday in Newport News, three years after the shooting that injured teacher Abigail Zwerner.
foxnews.comTwo Southeast D.C. Men Sentenced to 10 and 6 Years for 2024 Daytime Shooting That Fired Over 15 Rounds
Vance McIlwain, 34, and Kenneth Johnson, 33, both of Washington, D.C., received prison terms today for their roles in a 2024 residential neighborhood shooting. The sentences remove the two men from the streets of the District for the next decade and half-decade respectively under…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWidow of FSU Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
The widow of a man killed in the April 2025 Florida State University shooting filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI on Sunday. The suit claims ChatGPT provided the shooter with advice on timing, location, weapons and media attention that maximized casualties. OpenAI denied any w…
abcnews.go.comWidow of Florida State University Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI
Vandana Joshi filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of Tiru Chabba, who was killed in the April 2025 attack at Florida State University in Tallahassee. State authorities disclosed that ChatGPT provided the shooter with details on timing, location, weapons and media impa…
dailywire.comU.S. Active Assailant Insurance Market Doubles Over Six Years as Inquiries Rise
Annual premiums for active shooter and active assailant policies have reached $100 million after the market doubled in six years. U.K.-based broker Blackthorn reported a surge in U.S. interest following high-profile attacks including the shooting at the White House Correspondents…
New York PostUK Mother Questions Texas Police Handling of Daughter's Fatal Shooting
Jane Coates said Texas officials did not file charges against her ex-husband Kris Harrison after he fatally shot their 23-year-old daughter Lucy Harrison on January 10, 2025. A Texas grand jury ruled the death accidental last June. A UK coroner concluded it was an unlawful killin…
nypost.comTexas Man Charged With Shooting at Secret Service Officers on National Mall
A 45-year-old man from Texas was shot by Secret Service officers on the National Mall after he fired at them near the path of the vice president's motorcade, wounding a teenage bystander. Michael Marx faces federal charges including assaulting officers with a dangerous weapon and…
bbc.co.ukAustralian Man Charged with 19 Additional Counts in Bondi Beach Shooting That Killed 15
An Australian man accused of a terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney has been hit with additional charges, including shooting with intent to murder. The December 2025 incident, inspired by the Islamic State group, left 15 dead and involved improvised explosives. On…
nypost.comMan Arrested for Disorderly Conduct at Trump Doral Golf Club Checkpoint
An unidentified man was arrested at Trump Doral National Golf Club for causing a disturbance at a security checkpoint. The incident occurred one week after gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where a suspect attempted to assassinate President Trump. Other gun violen…
realitytea.comTrump Attends White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Trump appeared before a crowd of seniors in Florida, marking his first major public outing since a gunman allegedly tried to kill him at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The incident was one of several gun violence events last week, including fataliti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBrown University Faces Lawsuits from Students Injured in December Shooting
Three students injured in a December 13 shooting at Brown University have filed lawsuits alleging the school failed to provide adequate security. The suits claim the university ignored warnings about the shooter. A university spokesperson stated they are reviewing the complaints.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGreek Police Arrest 89-Year-Old Man After Shootings Wound Five in Athens
An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patra after opening fire at a social security office and a courthouse in Athens, wounding five people. The incidents occurred on April 28, 2026, with the suspect fleeing the capital before his capture. Authorities are investigating a possible mo…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Discusses White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting in CBS Interview
President Trump discussed the recent shooting attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner during a CBS News interview, denying allegations in the suspect's manifesto and calling for the event to be rescheduled. The incident at the Washington Hilton injured a Secret Service…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGunshots Heard Outside Washington Hilton at Trump Event
Shots were fired outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night while President Trump and others in the presidential line of succession were inside. A chaotic lockdown followed, with law enforcement securing the scene. CNN reported that a man appeared hurt or daz…
reason.comGunman Targets Trump Officials at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Agent Injured
A 31-year-old gunman attempted to breach the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, firing shots in the lobby and injuring a Secret Service agent. President Trump and other attendees were evacuated unharmed, and the suspect was arrested. The incident ech…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewShooting Disrupts White House Correspondents' Dinner; One Secret Service Agent Injured, Suspect in Custody
Gunfire disrupted the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of President Trump and others. The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Allen from California, faces federal charges. The event was canceled, with Trump vowing to reschedule.
theweek.comLouisiana Father Kills Seven of His Children and One Relative in Shreveport Shooting
Shamar Elkins fatally shot eight children, including seven of his own, in a domestic shooting across two homes in Shreveport, Louisiana, on April 19, 2026. Two women were wounded, and Elkins died after a police chase. The incident marks the deadliest U.S. mass shooting since Janu…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPublic Figures Address Gun Violence and Related Issues Following Uvalde Shooting
Less than 48 hours after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, Georgia Republican Senate nominee Herschel Walker responded to questions on gun violence. President Joe Biden stated that the answer to gun violence is not to defund th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGunfire Reported Near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Three Gunmen Killed
Gunfire occurred near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul on Saturday morning. Turkish security forces responded by sealing off the area. Three gunmen were killed in the ensuing clashes, and an unknown number of security personnel were injured.