AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — As lawmakers return to the state House in Augusta, Maine, the focus is on honoring the victims, survivors, and first responders of the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history. The session is expected to include discussions on several gun safety proposals, with potential changes to the state’s yellow flag law, which … Read more
AUGUSTA, Maine – Lawmakers in Maine are returning to the State House amid the aftermath of tragic mass shootings in Lewiston. The recent events have brought the issue of gun control to the forefront of their focus as they reconvene for legislative session. Following the mass shootings, there is expected to be a significant focus … Read more
Gainesville, Florida – The United States experienced its second-highest number of mass shootings in 2023, with a total of 656 incidents, according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). This surpasses the 647 reported in 2022 but falls short of the record-breaking 690 reported in 2021. Florida saw 30 mass shootings in 2023, a slight decrease … Read more
New gun safety laws are being implemented in several states across the United States on January 1st, following a year that ended with more mass shootings than days. States like California, Illinois, and Colorado are enacting extreme risk protection orders, commonly known as “red flag” laws, in an effort to prevent further gun violence. The … Read more
CHICAGO, IL — Over the holiday weekend, Chicago has once again been plagued by a surge in gun violence, with at least 12 people being shot, one of whom tragically lost his life. The incidents occurred across various neighborhoods in the city, raising concerns about public safety and the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement. … Read more
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – The tragic shooting and killing of a 10-year-old boy in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County has left loved ones demanding justice. The young victim, identified as Keith Frierson, known as KJ, was allegedly shot by another 10-year-old boy who fired his father’s stolen gun. The family of KJ is … Read more
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri – Gun violence continues to plague the United States, with staggering numbers of injuries and deaths reported this year. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been 36,218 gun violence injuries and 42,865 deaths attributed to gun violence in the country. These numbers are not just statistics; they represent human lives lost … Read more
SACRAMENTO, California – A tragic incident unfolded in Sacramento County, California, when a 10-year-old boy fatally shot another 10-year-old boy with a stolen gun he retrieved from his father’s car, authorities reported. The boy had been sent by his father to fetch cigarettes from the vehicle when he took the gun and proceeded to shoot … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – In a country where gun ownership is prevalent and gun violence is a daily reality, the debate on gun control continues to be one of the most contentious issues in the United States. With statistics showing that 100 Americans die every day from gunshot wounds, the urgency for tighter restrictions on the … Read more
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County when a 10-year-old boy allegedly took a stolen gun from his father’s car and fatally shot another 10-year-old boy. The shooting took place on Saturday around 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Greenholme Drive. … Read more