Florida mother shot dead in neighborhood dispute over children playing

The sheriff says detectives must investigate possible self-defense claims before they can move forward with any criminal charges.

Commentary: Background checks are the backbone of gun violence prevention

Nothing will bring back our spirited, loving daughter Darien Richardson, but we know we can prevent more tragedies.

Massachusetts assault weapons ban targeted in federal suit

The National Association for Gun Rights looks to overturn the 1998 ban, which became a permanent law in 2004.

‘I expected to die’: Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial opens with grief, tears

The harrowing audio was among the first pieces of evidence introduced Tuesday in the federal trial against Robert Bowers, the man accused of killing 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue.

Douglas Rooks: Despite what you hear, guns do not equal freedom

Our View: Fudging on assault weapons ban is what’s appalling

Of the four members of Maine’s congressional delegation, only Rep. Chellie Pingree supports a ban on guns capable of inflicting unthinkable damage on our communities. Her counterparts aren’t prepared to say much about why they don’t.

Our View: The wrong compromise on guns will invite more violence

With background checks, waiting periods and prohibition of sale or transfer of guns where necessary, the Legislature has an opportunity to get it right. Will it?

Elon Musk’s tweets about Texas mall gunman spread misleading claims, question shooter’s background

Authorities and independent researchers have confirmed the gunman's interest in far-right extremism and white supremacism.

Posts show Texas mall gunman researched attack for weeks

Posts by Mauricio Garcia on a Russian social networking site suggest that the 33-year-old planned for weeks before he opened fire at a suburban Dallas shopping mall last weekend, killing 8 people and wounding 7 others.

Sheriff: Louisiana man shot child playing hide and seek

The girl suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head and was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police say.