All articles tagged with #school 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.
Colin Gray, father of the Georgia high school shooter who used a gun he bought for his son in 2024 to kill four people, was sentenced to 15 years in prison; his son received life without parole, highlighting Prosecutors' push to hold parents accountable for preventing mass violence.
A Georgia man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for giving his son the gun used in a school shooting, a case tied to issues of accountability and gun violence in the state.
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.
Nine schools in Florida, Georgia and Colorado will pilot Mithril Defense’s plastic, nonlethal drones that can navigate halls, smash windows and pepper-spray active shooters within 15 seconds when activated by teachers, a move aimed at rapid threat response but prompting safety and effectiveness concerns.
Colt Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to dozens of charges in the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting near Atlanta that killed four and wounded nine, without a plea deal; his father was previously convicted for supplying the rifle. Victims’ families urged that Gray receive life in prison without parole, while prosecutors weigh the pending sentencing outcome.
Two teens aged 16 and 17 were killed and five others were injured after a planned fight near a Winston-Salem middle school escalated into a shooting; police say there is no suspect in custody as investigators look into the incident, which highlights concerns about teen safety near schools.
Colin Gray, 55, father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, was found guilty on 29 counts, including two second-degree murder charges, by a Barrow County jury, in the first U.S. case to hold a parent legally responsible for a school shooting; he faces up to 180 years in prison.
A 16-year-old student was shot inside Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, Maryland, and police arrested another 16-year-old student near the campus; the suspect will be charged as an adult.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May commented on the Sherrone Moore firing and recent school shootings, emphasizing the importance of being better humans and discussing how the team has addressed recent tragedies, including a shooting involving a player’s high school, while maintaining focus on their upcoming game.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Vice President JD Vance have promoted unfounded theories linking SSRIs and psychiatric medications to violence and school shootings, despite scientific evidence disproving such connections, amid ongoing mass shootings in the U.S.
The article emphasizes the importance of honest, age-appropriate communication with children following school shootings, advocating for listening to their concerns, maintaining routines, limiting media exposure, and encouraging constructive actions like advocacy to help children cope with trauma and anxiety.
A CBS News report explores the emotional impact of school shootings by documenting the bedrooms of child victims, capturing the essence of lives abruptly ended. The project, involving photographer Lou Bopp, aims to evoke empathy and awareness by showcasing these preserved spaces, filled with personal items and memories. Families of victims from various shootings, including those in Nashville, Uvalde, and Parkland, share their stories, highlighting the ongoing struggle with grief and the decision to maintain or repurpose these rooms.
In the wake of relentless school shootings, scrutiny is extending beyond the shooters to include parents, school leaders, and city officials, with civil suits seeking accountability for the tragedies. Criminal charges against a Virginia school official and the sentencing of parents in Michigan reflect a shift in society's collective sense of responsibility. The rise in civil suits and novel criminal prosecutions, along with frustration over legislative inaction, is leading to increased efforts to hold gun manufacturers and sellers responsible for the deaths caused by their weapons. While some criminal prosecutions have come up empty, there appears to be a growing willingness to charge parents and officials when glaring failures contribute to school shootings.
Prosecutors are increasingly holding educators, parents, and others accountable for failing to prevent gun violence, with cases in Virginia, Michigan, and Illinois highlighting a new legal approach. A special grand jury report in Virginia detailed an assistant principal's criminal liability in failing to intervene before a 6-year-old shot his teacher, while in Michigan, a couple was sentenced to prison for their son's high school shooting. Legal experts believe these prosecutions could encourage similar cases, potentially impacting gun owners' responsibility for firearm access. Gun control advocates see this as a new form of accountability, while critics express concerns about shifting responsibility away from the shooter.