All articles tagged with #mass shootings
A 14-year-old student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, killing his two grandparents and five teachers and staff, and injuring more than 20 others before taking his own life. Thai authorities are investigating, and Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has promised tighter gun controls in response to one of the country’s deadliest school shootings in years.
Colt Gray, 16, who at 14 became the youngest mass school shooter in 25 years after a 2024 rampage at Apalachee High School near Atlanta that killed four, pleaded guilty to 55 charges and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole; a judge called his actions deliberate and evil.
A Fourth of July weekend across the United States was marred by gun violence, with at least 43 people killed and many more wounded in shootings from Los Angeles to South Carolina, Texas and Mississippi. Notable incidents included four people shot at a Los Angeles gathering of Mexico World Cup fans; the Gun Violence Archive tallies 6,604 gun deaths in 2024 and about 224 mass shootings so far this year. The pattern fuels ongoing calls for federal gun restrictions, though Congress has yet to act, and studies suggest holiday periods may see higher violence rates.
Hundreds gathered at Summer Grove Baptist Church in Shreveport as eight children—ages 3 to 11—were laid to rest after a mass shooting, an event that drew national attention and featured the survivor mothers alongside former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
Mexican authorities say Julio César Jasso, a Nazi-sympathizing gunman, plotted the Teotihuacán attack for about two months, stayed near the site in April, and kept a hotel-room image depicting the scene. He opened fire from the Pyramid of the Moon, killing a Canadian tourist and injuring 13 others before dying by suicide. Investigators recovered notes and Nazi imagery, including an AI-generated image with Columbine shooters, as security officials vow a thorough investigation.
A mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana killed eight children in a domestic-violence context, revealing how national coverage often fades after tragedies and arguing that America’s high level of gun ownership and political obstacles hinder action. The piece advocates pragmatic policy steps—domestic-violence prevention, mental-health integration with policing, and gun-restriction measures like licensing and red-flag laws—while noting that evidence is imperfect and political resistance remains.
A Mexican man killed one tourist and wounded several at the Teotihuacán pyramids, then died by suicide as security closed in. Investigators found in his backpack notes and materials allegedly tied to violent U.S. shootings in April 1999—possibly referencing the Columbine massacre—suggesting a copycat or psychopathic profile. He had planned the attack, visiting the site multiple times, and more than 50 unfired rounds were recovered. Thirteen people were injured, including Americans; authorities say the motive remains unclear and that the act did not appear linked to organized crime, though the case is still under investigation.
Three people died (including the suspected gunman) and 14 were injured after a gunman opened fire at Buford's on downtown Austin's Sixth Street early Sunday; the shooter was fatally shot by police. The FBI is investigating, with officials noting indicators of a possible nexus to terrorism, while authorities praised the rapid response that helped save lives.
Despite high-profile violent incidents, 2025 is projected to see the largest one-year decrease in U.S. homicides ever recorded, with a roughly 20% drop nationwide, returning crime levels closer to pre-pandemic norms according to preliminary data from law enforcement agencies.
A gunmen attack at a tavern in Bekkersdal, South Africa, resulted in nine deaths and ten injuries, with perpetrators still at large. The incident highlights ongoing issues of gun violence and resource challenges faced by local authorities in the country.
The U.S. is nearing 340 mass shootings in 2023, with a deadly weekend involving multiple incidents at high school events across two states, highlighting the ongoing crisis of gun violence in America.
Multiple mass shootings occurred in the US over the weekend, including a boat attack in North Carolina that killed three and injured others, a casino shooting in Texas that left two dead and five wounded, and a triple shooting on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that resulted in one death and three injuries, highlighting ongoing concerns over gun violence in the country.
At least 13 people were injured in two related mass shootings at homeless encampments in Minneapolis within 12 hours, marking a recent surge in gun violence in the city, with authorities investigating potential connections and ongoing efforts to clear the encampments.
Chicago experienced its most violent holiday weekend of the summer with 9 killed and 52 wounded, amid political tensions over potential deployment of the National Guard to curb crime, despite overall declining crime rates in the city.
Jonah Goldberg defends the expression of thoughts and prayers after mass shootings, arguing that such gestures are a basic human decency and social solidarity that should not be dismissed or shamed, and that they can serve as a foundation for further action and policy change.