Trump also recognized five civilians who put themselves at risk after a gunman opened fire at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in August. Continue reading →

In 2018, there were more than 26 million background checks conducted and fewer than 100,000 people failed. Of those, the vast majority were for a criminal conviction. Just over 6,000 were rejected for a mental health issue. Continue reading →

Authorities said Seth Aaron Ator killed seven people and injured at least 22 others Saturday before officers killed him outside a busy movie theatre in Odessa. Continue reading →

The Aug. 31 shooting was a frenzy of violence that left seven people dead and injured 22, including a 17-month-old toddler. Continue reading →

U.S. Attorney General William Barr has drafted legislation that would speed the death penalty for people who have committed mass murder. Continue reading →

Federal investigators believe the shooter had no ties to any domestic or international terrorism group, FBI special agent Christopher Combs said. Continue reading →

When back-to-back mass shootings in Dayton, Ohio, and El Paso, Texas, jolted the nation earlier this month, Trump again spoke of “building new facilities” for the mentally ill Continue reading →

“How do we know that he’s not going to be like that kid from Parkland?” the officer asked the teen’s mother. Continue reading →

Antonio Basco’s car was stolen and wrecked just hours after he buried his wife, who was among the 22 killed in the El Paso Walmart shooting. Continue reading →

The gunman in Dayton who killed nine people had cocaine, an antidepressant and alcohol in his system during the mass shooting, a coroner said Thursday. Continue reading →