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US shootings: Highest average casualties at educational institutions

Educational institutions record the highest average casualties in US shooting incidents, highlighting persistent safety risks for students and faculty

Brown University attack: Hunt continues for shooter amid security questions

Authorities knocked on doors and scoured yards Monday in search of any video or other evidence that might lead them to the Brown University gunman, whose face was covered or not visible in footage captured before and after the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others. Officials released three new videos of the man they believe carried out Saturday's attack that show him wearing a mask and a dark two-tone jacket. Although his face wasn't visible, the footage from about two hours before the shooting provided the clearest images yet of the suspect. The FBI said the man is about 5 feet, 8 inches (173 centimetres) tall, with a stocky build. The agency offered a USD 50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person responsible. "We're asking for the public's assistance, Providence's police chief, Col Oscar Perez, said at a news conference, urging people who might recognise the suspect to call a tip line. Police renewed

Brown University shooting: Person of interest detained after firing kills 2

The attack unfolded on Saturday when a suspect armed with a firearm entered a campus building where students were taking examinations and opened fire

Police search Brown University after 2 killed, 9 injured in shooting

At least 2 people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting at Brown University, a law enforcement source told the Associated Press. The official could not publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. University officials initially told students and staff that a suspect was in custody, before later saying that was not the case and that police were still searching for a suspect or suspects, according to alerts issued through Brown's emergency notification system. Multiple people were shot Sunday in the area of Brown University, police said, as the Ivy League school issued an active shooter alert and urged students and staff to take shelter during the second day of final exams. Police did not immediately release details about the number of victims, their conditions or the circumstances of the shooting. University officials initially told students and staff that a suspect was in custody, before later saying that was

Trump invites families of shot National Guard members to White House

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he's invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were devastated. US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after the Wednesday shooting in Washington, DC, while her seriously injured colleague, US Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, remained in critical condition. The president said he's discussed a White House visit for the parents of both members of the West Virginia National Guard. I said, When you're ready, because that's a tough thing, come to the White House. We're going to honor Sarah, Trump told reporters. And likewise with Andrew, recover or not. In recent days, local vigils in West Virginia have honoured the soldiers, including one Saturday evening at Webster County High School, where Beckstrom attended classes. Sarah was the kind of student that teachers hoped for, she carried herself with quiet strength, a contagious smile and a positive energy that lif

Police search for shooter after 4 killed in shooting in California

Authorities in California appealed to the public for tips, even rumours, as they searched Sunday for a suspect in the killing of three children and an adult during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton. It's heartbreaking, said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office. She said investigators believe it was a targeted incident at a banquet hall where 100 people or more had gathered Saturday night. Brent said the deceased were ages 8, 9, 14 and 21. Eleven people were also wounded. No one was in custody by Sunday afternoon, and she did not elaborate on why authorities believe it was intentional or who might have been targeted. If you have surveillance footage, if you're a local business here, if you're in the area, live in the area, or maybe you've heard rumours please contact the sheriff's office, Brent said. She said she could not release information about a motive or details about a suspect, noting that it might hinder the ...

At least 4 dead, 10 injured in shooting at banquet hall in California

Four people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, sheriff's officials said Saturday. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office, said the victims included both children and adults. Early indications suggest this may have been a targeted incident, Brent said during a news conference at the scene. The shooting occurred inside the banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses. Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive. Authorities did not immediately provide additional information about the conditions of the victims. Officials said earlier that several were taken to hospitals.

One of the National Guard members shot near White House has died: Trump

Federal authorities have identified the suspected shooter as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who previously worked with US forces and the CIA in Afghanistan before arriving in US in 2021

Shooting at historically Black university in Pennsylvania leaves 7 injured

Authorities said at least seven people were injured at a shooting at Pennsylvania's Lincoln University Saturday night. The Chester County District Attorney's Office said law enforcement had responded and were actively investigating. No other details on the shooting, including the condition of the victims, were available. Authorities asked people to avoid the area. Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro said on X that he was briefed on the shooting and offered the full support of his administration to the university and local law enforcement. Join Lori and me in praying for the Lincoln University community, he said. Lincoln, a historically Black university in Oxford, is about 70 kilometres southwest of Philadelphia.

Mass shooting at packed South Carolina bar kills 4, injures 20 others

A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic island considered to be the largest Gullah community on the South Carolina coast has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials said Sunday. A large crowd was at Willie's Bar and Grill on St Helena Island when sheriff's deputies arrived and found several people with gunshot wounds early Sunday. Screaming and panic and fear, bar owner Willie Turral said, describing the shooting. He was inside when he heard shots fired outside the bar. These things went off in bursts. The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office said in a statement on the social platform X that many people ran to nearby businesses seeking shelter from the gunfire. This is a tragic and difficult incident for everyone," the statement said. "We ask for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident. Our thoughts are with all of the victims and their loved ones." Among the injured, four were in critical condition at area hospitals Sunday afternoon. The vict

Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly after 6 killed

High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least six people dead and many more injured, authorities said. Four of the dead were killed in downtown Leland, after a high school football homecoming game in the Mississippi Delta region on the state's western edge, a state senator said Saturday. About 20 people were injured in the gunfire after people gathered in downtown Leland following the game, state Senator Derrick Simmons said. Of the 20 wounded, four were in critical condition and flown from a hospital in nearby Greenville to a larger medical centre in the state capital city of Jackson, Simmons told The Associated Press. Simmons said he was being updated on developments by the Washington County Sheriff's Office as well as from other law enforcement authorities in the Delta. People were just congregating and having a good time in the downtown of Leland, Simmons said of th

Suspect in Kirk murder case to face court hearing on evidence review

The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have a court hearing Monday where he and his newly appointed legal counsel will decide whether they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence against him to go forward with a trial. Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. The Utah state court system gives people accused of crimes an option to waive their legal right to a preliminary hearing and instead schedule an arraignment where they can enter a plea. Kathryn Nester, the lead attorney appointed to represent Robinson, declined to comment on the case ahead of Monday's hearing. Prosecutors at the Utah County Attorney's Office did not respond to email and phone messages seeking comment. The hearing in Provo is open to the public, just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus in Orem where many students are still processing trauma from the September 10 shooting and

4 dead, 8 wounded in shooting, fire at Michigan church, say police

A gunman opened fire inside a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service before apparently setting the building ablaze, killing at least two people and injuring eight others before police shot him, authorities said Hundreds of people were inside the church in Grand Blanc Township when a man rammed a pickup truck through the front door, then got out of the vehicle and started shooting, Police Chief William Renye told reporters. Investigators believe he deliberately set the building on fire, Renye said. After the suspect left the church, two officers pursued him and engaged in gunfire, Renye said. The man was killed. Flames and smoke could be seen pouring from the church for hours before the blaze was put out. First responders were then sifting through the wreckage. A four-door pickup with two American flags displayed in the truck bed remained on the scene. Renye identified the suspect as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, from neighbouring Burton.

Multiple people shot at New Hampshire country club, 1 suspect in custody

A shooting at a country club left multiple gunshot victims, police in New Hampshire said Saturday night. Nashua police said video surveillance confirmed there was one shooter, and they are the person being detained by police. They said the scene is still an active investigation, but there is no further danger to the public. The shootings happened at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua. Information on the conditions of the victims was not immediately available. An aerial via of the scene from WMUR-TV showed multiple emergency responders heading to the scene. Nashua police said on the social platform X to not respond to the area of Sky Meadow at this time. U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander said in a statement that she was closely monitoring the tragic reports of a shooting tonight at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua and that her heart was with the victims, their families and the entire community. Nashua is about 70 kilometers northwest of Boston, just across the Massachusetts ...

All you need to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination

Authorities are still trying to learn more about what motivated the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at a college in Utah, as the conservative activist's family plans a memorial next week to his life and legacy. Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder and other felony offences. Prosecutors are drawing up formal charges that could be filed early next week, when he will make his first courtappearance. Investigators have spoken to Robinson's relatives and carried out a search warrant at his family's home in Washington, about 390 kilometres southwest of Utah Valley University, where the shooting took place. Here are things to know about the killing: What do we know about motive? Authorities have not provided many details about why they think Robinson carried out the attack on Kirk. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said family members told authorities that Robinson had become more political in recent years. They recounted to authorities a dinne

Schools tried to ban phones and avoid politics. Then came Kirk's murder

Some students watched the video in the middle of class. Others pulled out their phones as they walked out of school and found themselves watching the videos over and over. Some teachers interrupted lessons to discuss the horrific news. Almost instantly after Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University, the news captured on video in grisly detail sent shockwaves through classrooms everywhere. Because no matter teens' political opinions, everyone knew Kirk. In high school classes in Spanish Fork, Utah, chatter spread fast Wednesday, as students learned of the shooting and began to wonder if Kirk would live or die. A cellphone ban meant many students didn't learn of Kirk's fate until the final bell pushing tough conversations in class to the next day. "By the end of the day, I was worn out," said English teacher Andrew Apsley. He discussed the shooting with each of his four classes Thursday at Landmark High School, about 15 miles south of UVU. In the current .

Trump vows justice for Charlie Kirk, calls shooter 'total animal'

When asked about a possible motive for the attack, Trump said he had 'an indication' but declined to share details

Shooting at Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

A shooter opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Catholic church in Minneapolis and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school, killing two and wounding 17 people in an act of violence the police chief called absolutely incomprehensible. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said the shooter armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol approached the side of the church and shot dozens of rounds through the windows toward the children sitting in the pews during Mass at the Annunciation Catholic School just before 8:30 am. Police believe the shooter then killed himself. The children who died were 8 and 10, and 14 other kids were among the wounded, the chief said. Dozens of youngsters were inside. Michael Simpson said his 10-year-old grandson, Weston Halsne, was nicked by a bullet as he sat near the church windows. His voice shaking as he left the area around the school, Simpson said the violence during Mass on the third day of school left him wondering ...

Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at US college campuses

A rash of hoax calls about active shooters on college campuses some featuring gunshots sounding in the background has sent waves of fear among students around the nation as the school year begins. The calls have prompted universities to issue campuswide texts to run, hide, fight. Students and teachers have rushed to find cover, often cowering in classrooms for safety. Officers have swarmed campuses seeking out the threat. Yet in every recent case, the threat didn't exist. It's looking as if this was another swatting or hoax call, University of Arkansas Police Department Assistant Chief Matt Mills said after false reports of an active shooter Monday prompted school leaders to cancel classes for the day. Number of college campuses receiving hoax alarms grows The hoax calls and false alarms have hit at least a dozen college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania. On Monday alone, law enforcement responded to calls claiming there were active shooters at Arkansas, Northern Arizona ..

West Virginia shooting leaves 2 dead, including gunman; 3 others wounded

A shooting in southern West Virginia on Monday left two people dead including a suspected gunman, along with three others wounded, police said. Fayette County Sheriff Jess McMullen said the shooting happened in Mount Carbon. Police found the suspected gunman dead inside his residence of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, while another person was found dead in a neighboring carport. Three other people had minor gunshot wounds and were receiving medical care, McMullen told news outlets. The identities of the dead were not immediately released. An advisory for residents to remain indoors was later lifted. Additional details on the shooting weren't available. A telephone message left with the sheriff's department wasn't immediately returned Monday night.