JusticeEurope
Where Belgium's Illegal Weapons Come From
A VRT investigation traces Belgium's illegal firearms to Turkey and the Balkans as experts warn of a data gap and escalating gun violence.
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CrimeUnited States
8 Killed in Erie, Pa., Mass Shooting; Suspect Also Dead
Eight people, including two children and a pregnant woman, were killed in a mass shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania. The suspect also died.
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CrimeBelgium
Roeselare House Shot 15 Times, Suspects at Large
A house in Roeselare was shot at roughly 15 times on Wednesday night. Police found 15 shell casings, but no injuries and no arrests so far.
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Crime & Public Safety
Minneapolis Gunman Left Trail of Warning Signs
The Minneapolis shooter who killed two and wounded six had a long history of threats, eviction proceedings and missed intervention opportunities.
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CrimeUnited States
Tucson Gay Bar Shooting Confirmed as Hate Crime by Police
Arizona police confirm the Tucson gay bar shooting that killed two was a hate crime. The gunman left a note listing LGBTQ+ businesses and died by suicide.
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Crime & Security
Anderlecht Police Station Attacked with Heavy Weapon
Unknown attackers opened fire on a police station in Anderlecht with a heavy weapon, prompting authorities to declare a red line crossed.
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Crime & Justice
Kentucky Park Shooting Kills 1, Injures 4 Including Children
One person killed and four injured, including two children, in shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky during East End Day community event.
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Crime & Justice
5 Shot at Virginia State University, Police Seek Suspects
Five shot at Virginia State University early Saturday; campus lockdown lifted as police investigate multiple suspects.
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Crime
Student Wounded in Georgia School Shooting; Suspect Held
A ninth-grade student was shot at Warner Robins High School in Georgia. A 14-year-old suspect is in custody, reigniting school safety concerns.
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LegalUnited States
Georgia Dad Convicted in School Shooting Seeks New Trial
Colin Gray, convicted for giving his son the gun used in the Apalachee High School shooting, seeks a new trial after 15-year sentence.
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Local NewsBelgium
Anderlecht Shooting Leaves Victim in Critical Condition
A shooting in Anderlecht on Friday left one person in danger of death. The suspect fled on a scooter. Police are investigating.
—4 min read
CrimeUnited States
Portland Shooting Kills 1, Injures 5 at House Party
An 18-year-old man was killed and five others injured in a shooting at a Portland house party early Sunday. Police are seeking suspects.
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LocalPolitics
Seattle police chief resigns after deadly festival shooting
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned after Mayor Katie Wilson pushed for a change in leadership following a deadly festival shooting.
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Crime
Career Felon Charged in Killing of 12-Year-Old Boy in Bronx
A career criminal with a 27-year rap sheet faces murder charges in the fatal shooting of 12-year-old Jacob Freytes, son of a retired NYPD detective.
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CrimePublic Safety
10 Wounded in Tucson Mass Shooting; Police Halt Attack
Ten people were wounded in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson's entertainment district. Police shot the suspect, and all victims are expected to survive.
—4 min read
CrimeUnited States
Five Killed in Targeted East St. Louis Family Shooting
Five family members killed in targeted mass shooting across three locations in East St. Louis, Illinois. Two teens, ages 15 and 16, are in custody.
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CrimeUnited States
Nine Shot as 10,000 Teens Swarm Raleigh in Takeover
Raleigh considers youth curfew after 10,000 teens swarm entertainment districts in social media-organized takeovers, leaving nine shot and dozens arrested.
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International CrimeUnited States
Eight Wounded in Coney Island July 4 Shooting
At least eight people, including four children, were shot during July 4th fireworks in Coney Island, Brooklyn. A woman is in critical condition.
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CrimeUnited States
Eight Wounded, Four Children, in Coney Island Shooting
A shooting at a July 4th cookout near Coney Island beach wounded eight people, including four children. Police search for a suspect who fled on foot.
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CrimeUnited States
Mother of Five Fatally Shot Buying Slushies in Ferguson
Shakeela Martin, 35, was fatally shot outside a Ferguson gas station while buying slushies for her children. Police search for the gunman.
—4 min read
International IncidentsUnited States
Shooting at World Cup Fan Zone in California Leaves One Dead
One killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a World Cup fan zone in San Jose, California, the latest during the 2026 tournament.
—4 min read
CrimePolitics
7 Killed, 38 Injured in Chicago Weekend Shootings
Seven people killed and 38 wounded in a series of shootings across Chicago over Juneteenth weekend, reigniting debate over federal intervention.
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Crime & Public Safety
Mass Shooting on Chicago's South Side Wounds at Least 12
A drive-by mass shooting on Chicago's South Side during Juneteenth weekend wounded at least 12 people, including two in critical condition.
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Crime & Justice
12 Shot in Chicago Drive-By Mass Shooting on Juneteenth
At least 12 people were shot when an SUV opened fire on a crowd in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood on Juneteenth, renewing calls for stricter gun control.
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Crime & Justice
Police Close In on 2 Suspects in Toledo Festival Shooting
Toledo police identify Ka Nye Taylor, 20, on 11 counts of felonious assault and seek a second shooter after 12 wounded at Old West End Festival.
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CrimeUnited States
12 Wounded in Ohio Shooting Near Street Festival
Twelve wounded in shooting near Toledo's Old West End Festival. Police search for two suspects as community grapples with the violence.
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Crime & Public SafetyU.S.
12 Wounded in Ohio Festival Shooting as Police Hunt Gunmen
At least 12 wounded in shooting near Old West End Festival in Toledo, Ohio. Police search for two gunmen believed shooting at each other.
—4 min read
Crime & Public Safety
Teen Killed, 3 Wounded at California High School Graduation
An 18-year-old student was killed and three others wounded in a shooting at a California high school graduation ceremony. Police search for suspect.
—4 min read
Crime & JusticeUnited States
Family Guns Seized a Year Before San Diego Mosque Attack
Police confiscated 26 guns from a San Diego mosque shooter's home a year before the attack, raising questions about missed warning signs.
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