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Texas gunman who killed neighbors with AR-15-style rifle still at large, sheriff says

by Justine McDaniel, Andrea Salcedo, Mark Berman and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff The Washington Post April 29, 2023April 30, 2023

The suspected killed five people, including an 8-year-old boy, in an angry response to his neighbors’ request that he stop shooting in his yard.

Maine, Politics, Schools & Education

Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House

by Lana Cohen April 26, 2023April 27, 2023

Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state’s students safe.

Nation / World

Video shows Louisville police under fire from bank shooter

by DYLAN LOVAN, REBECCA REYNOLDS and CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press April 11, 2023April 11, 2023

Officer Nickolas Wilt, who had graduated from training just 10 days earlier, was still in critical but stable condition Tuesday evening.

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At least 5 people killed, 9 wounded in shooting at Louisville bank

by DYLAN LOVAN and CLAIRE GALOFARO Associated Press April 10, 2023April 10, 2023

Nine people, including 2 police officers, were treated for injuries, police report.

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Mourners gather for 1st Nashville school shooting funeral

by TRAVIS LOLLER and HOLLY MEYER Associated Press March 31, 2023April 1, 2023

Evelyn Dieckhaus’ funeral was the first to be held for the victims of Monday’s mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. She was 1 of 3 children killed.

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Nashville looks to vigil for solace after school shooting

by TRAVIS LOLLER and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press March 29, 2023March 30, 2023

Authorities have not yet determined the shooter’s motive but said the victims were not specifically targeted.

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Five students remain in critical condition as Michigan State debates guns

by Annie Gowen The Washington Post February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Activities at the university were halted Monday night, but that did not quell discussion of how best to secure the campus – by measures to limit guns or ones to extend their use.

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White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo supermarket massacre

by CAROLYN THOMPSON and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

His victims at the Tops market included a church deacon, the grocery store’s guard, a neighborhood activist, a man shopping for a birthday cake, a grandmother of 9 and the mother of a former Buffalo fire commissioner.