2-year-old dies in accidental shooting at home
According to Howell Police, the 2-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm.
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4 shot during funeral procession near Chicago
Police have not identified a suspect or suspects in connection with the Saturday afternoon shooting in Oak Park.
Virginia graduation shooting victims identified
Shawn Jackson, 18, and his 36-year-old stepfather, Lorenzo Smith, were identified as the two people shot and killed at a graduation ceremony in Virginia on Tuesday. Jackson had just accepted his diploma when the shots rang out. Nicole Sganga reports.
Florida woman accused of killing neighbor arrested
Susan Lorincz has been arrested and charged with manslaughter for allegedly shooting and killing her neighbor through her front door. Some are upset it took four days since the shooting of AJ Owens, a mother of four, for the arrest to happen. Mark Strassmen reports.
Virginia graduation shooting fueled by "ongoing dispute," police say
The victims have been identified as 18-year-old Shawn Jackson and his 36-year-old stepfather Renzo Smith of Chesterfield County, Richmond.
What we know about Ajike Owens, the Florida mom shot through a door
Ajike "AJ" Owens was a single mother of four, remembered for a "smile that would light up the room." She will be laid to rest on Monday, lawyers for her family said.
2 shot at Maryland cemetery during funeral of 10-year-old murder victim
A man was killed and a woman was hurt in a Maryland cemetery shooting that happened during the funeral of a 10-year-old murder victim. Tuesday's victims were not part of the funeral, police said.
Eye on America: Barack Obama's initiative
In Chicago, we sit down for an exclusive interview with former President Barack Obama to talk about the latest My Brother's Keeper initiative, gun violence in the U.S. and his legacy. Then in Buffalo, New York, we revisit the community impacted by the supermarket shooting one year later. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Woman dead, 6 others hurt in shooting at Chicago memorial
A woman was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a memorial event on Chicago's West Side early on Sunday.
The status of the AR-15 in the U.S.
According to The Washington Post, 10 of the 17 deadliest mass shootings in America involved an AR-15 style rifle. Cameron McWhirter, co-author of the upcoming book, "American Gun: The True Story of the AR-15" has more on the status of the gun in the U.S.
4-year-old Illinois girl accidentally shot and killed by another child
The victim, a 4-year-old girl, was accidentally shot by another child from the same household Wednesday. The girl's father said that a handgun he owned was involved in the shooting, police said.
New details in South Carolina teen's shooting
A South Carolina store who allegedly fatally shot a 14-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of shoplifting was involved in a previous shooting in 2018 for which he was not criminally charged. Nicole Sganga has more.
Lisa Ling joins CBS News as contributor
Award-winning journalist Lisa Ling, who has reported on dozens of topics such as gun violence and Asian American history, has been named a CBS News contributor. She was most recently the executive producer and star storyteller for CNN’s “This Is Life with Lisa Ling.”
150 days, 263 mass shootings reported in U.S.
Tuesday is the 150th day of 2023, and so far this year there have been 263 mass shootings -- incidents with 4 or more people shot -- reported in the U.S., with 327 victims killed. Both those figures are the highest ever recorded this early in a year. Adam Brown and David Pucino joined CBS News to discuss what's behind the statistics. Brown is the vice provost for research and associate professor of psychology at the New School; Pucino is the deputy chief counsel for the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
3 killed, 5 wounded in New Mexico shooting
Three people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting at a motorcycle rally in New Mexico.
Suspect arrested in connection to 5 shootings in Arizona that left 4 dead
Iren Byers, 20, was arrested in connection with four shootings late Friday night in Mesa and an additional homicide earlier on Friday in Phoenix.
Uvalde marks one year since mass shooting
President Biden marked one year since a mass shooting killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, by calling for stricter gun laws. Victims' families said they are still angry. Lilia Luciano reports.
5/24: CBS News Mornings
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to declare his 2024 presidential run; one year since the Uvalde school massacre.
Even from a distance, mass shootings take toll on mental health
"We're going to create an entire generation of people with increased mental health problems," one psychologist warned.
3 killed in shooting at Kansas City club
Three people were killed in a shooting at a Kansas City club early Sunday morning. No arrests have been made.
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Bodycam video released in New Mexico mass shooting; Man visits all seven wonders of the world in six days.
Bodycam video released in New Mexico shooting
Authorities released police body camera video Thursday of a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico, where three people were killed and several more were wounded, including two officers. Authorities said the 18-year-old gunman fired more than 140 rounds from an AR-15 rifle. Omar Villafranca has more.
At least 3 killed in New Mexico shooting
At least three people were killed and two officers were wounded in a mass shooting in Farmington, New Mexico. The shooter is also dead. Janet Shamlian reports.
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown one year after shooting
In 2022, 10 people were killed and three others injures in a racially-motivated shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York. One year later, CBS News’ Jericka Duncan sat down with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown to reflect on the tragedy and what has been done since.
Obama on My Brother's Keeper initiative
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sits down with former President Barack Obama in Chicago to talk about the latest My Brother's Keeper initiative, the issue of gun violence in America and what keeps him up at night.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.