Mass Shooting

• 6 killed in ‘shocking’ mass shooting at Plymouth, England

  This was the first mass shooting in the country in 11 years.

  Crime

  Aug 12
• N.S. shooting spree: RCMP removes top officers’ husbands from public inquiry team

  Legal experts questioned the appointments, given that the Mass Casualty Commission is assigned to examine what happened during the killing spree, including the RCMP’s response.

  Canada

  Jul 22
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• 6-year-old girl killed in mass shooting in Washington, D.C.: police

  Police said five more victims, all adults, are in hospital receiving treatment for their injuries and at least one suspect remains at large.

  World

  Jul 17
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• Nova Scotia mass killing: investigation launched into release of 911 recordings

  Audio recordings of such calls are normally kept from public disclosure to ensure the privacy of the callers.

  Canada

  Jul 2
• Man arrested for death of tourist in Austin, Texas, mass shooting

  De'ondre White's arrest comes two days after prosecutors dropped criminal charges against two juveniles who police initially arrested in the June 12 shooting.

  Crime

  Jun 24
• Legal expert says RCMP should replace husbands of top officers on public inquiry team

  The inquiry will examine the actions of the RCMP and other police services on the weekend of the shootings.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Victims of Pulse Nightclub mass shooting honoured on 5 year anniversary

  City of Orlando officials say more than 600 places of worship worldwide tolled their bells 49 times to honor each victim who died in the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

  World

  Jun 12
• Public hearings into April 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting to begin in October

  The Mass Casualty Commission said the hearings will take place between Oct. 26 and Dec. 10 at the Halifax Convention Centre and other unspecified venues.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• Staff of Nova Scotia’s Mass Casualty Commission visit scene at Portapique, N.S.

  The staff visit was aimed at understanding the geography of the Portapique area where the killings occurred.

  Canada

  Jun 4
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• Bodycam footage released of fatal California rail yard shooting 

  A gunman who killed nine co-workers at a Northern California rail yard shot himself twice in the head as sheriff’s deputies raced into a building, according to authorities.

  Crime

  Jun 2