All articles tagged with #massshooting
A mass shooting at Bondi Beach during Hanukah has shattered the community's sense of unity, highlighting rising antisemitism and political division in Australia. Despite acts of heroism and communal mourning, the incident has sparked debates over gun laws, social cohesion, and political responsibility, reflecting a more divided Australia than in past tragedies.
A man who committed a mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue purchased his rifle from his supervisor at a Las Vegas casino, with the seller's lawyer asserting the sale was legal under Nevada and federal law. The incident raises broader questions about gun laws, background checks, and the balance between Second Amendment rights and public safety.
A mass shooting at Tuskegee University's homecoming event resulted in one death and several injuries, including students, as gunfire erupted on campus. The incident occurred during the university's 100th homecoming celebration, with videos showing attendees taking cover. The victim was identified as a non-university individual, and the Alabama Bureau of Investigation is leading the investigation. No arrests have been made, and the number of shooters remains unknown. Concerns about campus safety and security measures have been raised following the incident.
A school shooting at Perry High School in Iowa resulted in the death of a sixth grader and injuries to five others, including the school's principal. The 17-year-old gunman, Dylan Butler, was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and an explosive device was safely disarmed by authorities. The incident occurred before classes started, during a breakfast program, and is one of several mass shootings in the U.S. this year. The community held a vigil, and the state governor has pledged to seek answers to prevent future tragedies. Schools in the district will be closed for counseling services.
The Department of Justice has reached a tentative settlement of $144.5 million with the families of the victims of the 2017 mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas, which killed 25 people. The families sued the federal government because the shooter, who was in the Air Force, had a history of domestic violence that should have been flagged in the background system to prevent him from buying a weapon. The settlement comes after months of back-and-forth in the case and would be the third time the U.S. government has paid out victims' families in the aftermath of a mass shooting.