Tag: gun

Gun deaths among U.S. children rose again in 2021, CDC data shows

Gun-related deaths among children in the United States reached a distressing peak in 2021, claiming 4,752 young lives and surpassing the record total seen during the first year of the pandemic, a new analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.  The alarming statistic clearly indicated that America’s gun violence epidemic… Continue reading Gun deaths among U.S. children rose again in 2021, CDC data shows

Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies

None of the defendants were immediately available Wednesday for comment, except for YouTube.  A spokesperson for the company said in a statement: “We have the deepest sympathies for the victims and families of the horrific attack at Tops grocery store in Buffalo last year. Through the years, YouTube has invested in technology, teams, and policies… Continue reading Witnesses of Buffalo mass shooting file rare lawsuit against social media and gun companies

Utah man killed by FBI pointed a gun at agents before fatal shooting

A Utah man fatally shot by the FBI on Wednesday was armed when FBI agents confronted him at his home, a senior law enforcement official told NBC News. He pointed his weapon at agents and did not respond to their commands before he was shot and killed. Officials said the FBI fatally shot the man,… Continue reading Utah man killed by FBI pointed a gun at agents before fatal shooting

New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun

James Ellenson, a lawyer for the family, has said Taylor believes the gun was placed on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock. But he acknowledged in May that questions still remain about how the child accessed the weapon. “People have talked to him about that, but I don’t know that any adult knows… Continue reading New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Biden’s Ghost Gun Regulations

The Supreme Court has allowed the Biden administration to once again regulate “ghost guns” ― weapons without serial numbers that are sold without background checks ― the same way as traditional firearms. The Supreme Court issued the 5-4 ruling on Tuesday. Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh were in the minority… Continue reading Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Biden’s Ghost Gun Regulations

2 Tennessee House Dems Win Back Legislative Seats After Expulsion For Gun Control Protest

Two Tennessee Democrats who were expelled from the state’s GOP-controlled House over a gun control protest ― only to be reinstated days later on an interim basis ― won back their legislative seats Thursday night. State Rep. Justin Jones beat Republican candidate Laura Nelson, and state Rep. Justin Pearson beat independent candidate Jeff Johnston. The… Continue reading 2 Tennessee House Dems Win Back Legislative Seats After Expulsion For Gun Control Protest

Man shot after trying to enter Memphis school with gun is charged, officials say

An armed man who was shot by a Memphis police officer Monday after he earlier tried unsuccessfully to enter a Hebrew school has been criminally charged in the case, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. Joel Alejandro Bowman, 33, remained hospitalized Wednesday following the shooting Monday afternoon, the bureau, known as the TBI said in… Continue reading Man shot after trying to enter Memphis school with gun is charged, officials say

Father, 14-year-old son charged after teen allegedly uses dad’s gun to kill girl in New Mexico

A father and his 14-year-old son were charged after the teen allegedly used his dad’s gun to kill a girl in New Mexico on Friday, according to the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The 14-year-old was hanging out with three other minors and listening to music at his father’s home at 104 Cabresto Road… Continue reading Father, 14-year-old son charged after teen allegedly uses dad’s gun to kill girl in New Mexico