In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead.

The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store.

As per an Albany Herald report, Haddock pulled into the ARCO/ampm gas station and "tried to get into the lobby," but was unable to,&nbsp;due to locked doors.

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He then walked across the street to the Circle K chain store and shot two people, who were there getting food. He then left the store and shot another person outside. All three died.

"There was no interaction between him and people," said Police Chief Matt Murray.&nbsp;

"They were just sitting there getting food and got surprised by this person who came in and ... literally as he was opening the door, he started shooting these people."

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Haddock then fled the scene after shooting through the window of a car, which was later confirmed as belonging to him.

Yakima Police had launched an extensive manhunt for him. However, hours later, they received a 911 call from a woman who said that Haddock, who had been declared a suspect, had borrowed her phone near a supermarket.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old called his mother and made several incriminating statements including 'I killed those people'. He also said he was going to kill himself.

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As per AFP, first responders raced to the scene, arriving in time to hear gunshots as Haddock committed suicide.

"They gave medical care and tried to save his life, but he was later pronounced deceased," said the police chief.

The Yakima shooting is the latest in a spate of shootings to shake the United States. Just 25 days into 2023, the country has already experienced around 37 mass shootings.

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In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead.

In yet another shooting in the United States, a 21-year-old man opened fire at people in a gas station convenience store in the capital Washington, killing three, only to later shoot himself dead. The incident took place in Yakima, Washington. In what is being described as a "random situation" by the police, local man Jarid Haddock shot and killed three people in and around the convenience store. As per an Albany Herald report, Haddock pulled into the ARCO/ampm gas station and "tried to get into the lobby," but was unable to, due to locked doors. Watch | The American 'Dread': Deadly shooting incident in California's half Moon Bay He then walked across the street to the Circle K chain store and shot two people, who were there getting food. He then left the store and shot another person outside. All three died. "There was no interaction between him and people," said Police Chief Matt Murray. "They were just sitting there getting food and got surprised by this person who came in and ... literally as he was opening the door, he started shooting these people." Also read | Two shootings in Half Moon Bay, California, leave 7 dead; Asian man arrested Haddock then fled the scene after shooting through the window of a car, which was later confirmed as belonging to him. Yakima Police had launched an extensive manhunt for him. However, hours later, they received a 911 call from a woman who said that Haddock, who had been declared a suspect, had borrowed her phone near a supermarket. The 21-year-old called his mother and made several incriminating statements including 'I killed those people'. He also said he was going to kill himself. Also read | The US has witnessed 36 mass shootings in just 23 days this year As per AFP, first responders raced to the scene, arriving in time to hear gunshots as Haddock committed suicide. "They gave medical care and tried to save his life, but he was later pronounced deceased," said the police chief. The Yakima shooting is the latest in a spate of shootings to shake the United States. Just 25 days into 2023, the country has already experienced around 37 mass shootings. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seized a record number of guns at airport security checkpoints this year. The report published on Friday (December 16) mentioned that as of December 16, the agency has stopped 6,301 firearms, and more than 88 per cent of them were loaded. The number is alarming amid a rise in gun violence in the country.&nbsp;

In the official release, the agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security also mentioned that number has surpassed the previous record of 5,972 firearms detected in 2021.&nbsp;

TSA, which has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States, expects to prevent about 6,600 firearms in carry-on bags from entering the secure area of airports by the end of 2022.&nbsp;

The number in 2022 is nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2021's record level.&nbsp;

TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, "I applaud the work of our Transportation Security Officers who do an excellent job of preventing firearms from getting into the secure area of airports, and onboard aircraft."&nbsp;

"Firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags at the checkpoint and onboard aircraft. When a passenger brings a firearm to the checkpoint, this consumes significant security resources and poses a potential threat to transportation security, in addition to being very costly for the passenger," Pekoske added.&nbsp;

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In America, firearm possession laws are different in different states, depending upon the local government. But notably, TSA has never allowed carrying firearms in carry-on bags at the security checkpoint, even if a passenger has a concealed weapon permit.&nbsp;

Gun ownership in the US has grown significantly over the last several years and officials have raised concerns after multiple incidents of gun violence in recent years.&nbsp;

Therefore, to prevent the threat of firearms at checkpoints, TSA has increased the maximum civil penalty for a firearms violation to $14,950.&nbsp;

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In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seized a record number of guns at airport security checkpoints this year. The report published on Friday (December 16) mentioned that as of December 16, the agency has stopped 6,301 firearms, and more than 88 per cent of them were loaded.

In the United States, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seized a record number of guns at airport security checkpoints this year. The report published on Friday (December 16) mentioned that as of December 16, the agency has stopped 6,301 firearms, and more than 88 per cent of them were loaded. The number is alarming amid a rise in gun violence in the country. In the official release, the agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security also mentioned that number has surpassed the previous record of 5,972 firearms detected in 2021. TSA, which has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States, expects to prevent about 6,600 firearms in carry-on bags from entering the secure area of airports by the end of 2022. The number in 2022 is nearly a 10 per cent increase over 2021's record level. TSA Administrator David Pekoske said, "I applaud the work of our Transportation Security Officers who do an excellent job of preventing firearms from getting into the secure area of airports, and onboard aircraft." "Firearms are prohibited in carry-on bags at the checkpoint and onboard aircraft. When a passenger brings a firearm to the checkpoint, this consumes significant security resources and poses a potential threat to transportation security, in addition to being very costly for the passenger," Pekoske added. WATCH | UK billionaire numbers up by 20% since pandemic × In America, firearm possession laws are different in different states, depending upon the local government. But notably, TSA has never allowed carrying firearms in carry-on bags at the security checkpoint, even if a passenger has a concealed weapon permit. Gun ownership in the US has grown significantly over the last several years and officials have raised concerns after multiple incidents of gun violence in recent years. Therefore, to prevent the threat of firearms at checkpoints, TSA has increased the maximum civil penalty for a firearms violation to $14,950. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US President Joe Biden on Saturday (June 25) signed the country's first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades. In his words, while the bill falls short of what is really needed it will still "save lives". AFP reports that the new legislation includes more stringent and enhanced background checks for young buyers and federal cash grants for states that introduce "red flag" laws, which give courts power to temporarily remove weapons from people that can be considered a threat.&nbsp;Citing a&nbsp;number of well-known mass shootings Biden said that the victims' message "was 'do something…, for God's sake just do something.' Well today, we did."

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"While this bill doesn't do everything I want, it does include actions I've long called for that are going to save lives," he said.

Millions of dollars have also been set aside in the new legislation to combat gun trafficking and crack down on "straw purchasers" who buy weapons for people who aren't allowed to own them.

Biden called the newly passed law, which received unusually high support from both Republicans and Democrats, "monumental," referring to the political impasse in a nearly evenly divided Congress.

"When it seems impossible to get anything done in Washington, we are doing something consequential," he remarked.

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"I know there's much more work to do and I'm never going to give up."

A ban on military-style guns, which are frequently used by lone shooters who commit mass shootings, was one of the many stronger regulations that Biden and other Democrats wanted but did not get. A long-standing call for background checks to be required for all gun purchases is also missing.

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US President Joe Biden on Saturday (June 25) signed the country's first significant federal bill on gun safety in decades. In his words, while the bill falls short of what is really needed it will still "save lives". AFP reports that the new legislation includes more stringent and enhanced background checks for young buyers and federal cash grants for states that introduce "red flag" laws, which give courts power to temporarily remove weapons from people that can be considered a threat. Citing a number of well-known mass shootings Biden said that the victims' message "was 'do something…, for God's sake just do something.' Well today, we did." Watch | US: President Joe Biden signs bipartisan gun safety bill into law "While this bill doesn't do everything I want, it does include actions I've long called for that are going to save lives," he said. Millions of dollars have also been set aside in the new legislation to combat gun trafficking and crack down on "straw purchasers" who buy weapons for people who aren't allowed to own them. Biden called the newly passed law, which received unusually high support from both Republicans and Democrats, "monumental," referring to the political impasse in a nearly evenly divided Congress. "When it seems impossible to get anything done in Washington, we are doing something consequential," he remarked. Also read | America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting "I know there's much more work to do and I'm never going to give up." A ban on military-style guns, which are frequently used by lone shooters who commit mass shootings, was one of the many stronger regulations that Biden and other Democrats wanted but did not get. A long-standing call for background checks to be required for all gun purchases is also missing. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ivanka Trump, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-teachers-say-armmewith-resources-not-guns-33889">daughter and special advisor to US president </a>Donald Trump in an interview to a US news channel said there is &quot;no one solution&quot; for creating safety in schools as the debate over arming teachers in schools&nbsp;after the massacre in the Florida school.

President Trump <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/i-never-said-give-guns-to-teachers-says-trump-33729">kicked off a nationwide debate last week</a> after he said teachers could be given &ldquo;concealed guns&quot; to gun-adept teachers with &quot;military&quot; or &quot;special training experience&quot; which led to a huge outcry after several teachers said it was not part of their work profile.

Ivanka Trump, however, said arming teachers was &quot;not a bad idea&quot; while speaking to a CBS news channel.

&quot;I think that having a teacher who is armed who cares deeply about her students or his students and who is capable and qualified to bear arms is not a bad idea, but it is an idea that needs to be discussed,&quot; Ivanka said.

&quot;Obviously, there would have to be an incredibly high standard for who would be able to bear arms in our school. But I think there is no one solution for creating safety,&quot; the US president&#39;s special advisor told the channel.

The National Rifle Association(NRA), however, pushed back President Trump&#39;s proposal to raise the age limit for buying certain types of guns and to ban bump stocks that enable semi-automatic rifles to shoot hundreds of rounds a minute.

Trump has declared support for raising the age limit to 21 from 18 for buying rifles. The 19-year-old shooter Nikolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida had bought his AR-15 semi-automatic rifle legally.

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Ivanka Trump, daughter and special advisor to US president Donald Trump in an interview to a US news channel said there is "no one solution" for creating safety in schools as the debate over arming teachers in schools after the massacre in the Florida school. President Trump kicked off a nationwide debate last week after he said teachers could be given “concealed guns" to gun-adept teachers with "military" or "special training experience" which led to a huge outcry after several teachers said it was not part of their work profile. Ivanka Trump, however, said arming teachers was "not a bad idea" while speaking to a CBS news channel. "I think that having a teacher who is armed who cares deeply about her students or his students and who is capable and qualified to bear arms is not a bad idea, but it is an idea that needs to be discussed," Ivanka said. "Obviously, there would have to be an incredibly high standard for who would be able to bear arms in our school. But I think there is no one solution for creating safety," the US president's special advisor told the channel. The National Rifle Association(NRA), however, pushed back President Trump's proposal to raise the age limit for buying certain types of guns and to ban bump stocks that enable semi-automatic rifles to shoot hundreds of rounds a minute. Trump has declared support for raising the age limit to 21 from 18 for buying rifles. The 19-year-old shooter Nikolas Cruz at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida had bought his AR-15 semi-automatic rifle legally. Thousands of people gathered in Parkland, Florida on Thursday (February 15) night for a candlelight vigil to remember the victims of the second-deadliest school shooting in US history. (Reuters) ×

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Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Steven Spielberg said on Tuesday they would each donate $500,000 to the &quot;March for Our Lives&quot; rally in Washington in support of gun control following last week`s shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead. 
 
Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, were the first to make the financial pledge and also said they will march alongside the students behind the rally on March 24. 
 
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, where a 19-year-old former student is accused of going on a rampage with a semiautomatic AR-15-style assault rifle on Feb. 14, are assisting in planning the march. 
 
&quot;Our family will be there on March 24 to stand side by side with this incredible generation of young people from all over the country, and in the name of our children Ella and Alexander, we&rsquo;re donating 500,000 dollars to help pay for this groundbreaking event. Our children&rsquo;s lives depend on it,&rdquo; Clooney said in a statement. 
 
Later on Tuesday, Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw and Winfrey each said that they would match the Clooneys` donation.&nbsp; 
 
&quot;George and Amal, I couldn`t agree with you more. I am joining forces with you and will match your $500,000 donation to `March For Our Lives.` These inspiring young people remind me of the Freedom Riders of the 60s who also said we`ve had ENOUGH and our voices will be heard,&quot; Winfrey tweeted. 
 
Spielberg and Capshaw, in an emailed statement, said &quot;The young students in Florida and now across the country are already demonstrating their leadership with a confidence and maturity that belies their ages.&quot;&nbsp; 
 
It was not immediately clear whether they and Winfrey would attend the march. 
 
Film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg and his wife Marilyn also said they would match the $500,000 donation and march in Washington.&nbsp; 
 
The March for Our Lives event is one of several rallies being organized by students across the country in support of stronger gun laws, challenging politicians they say have failed to protect them. Busloads of Florida students headed to the state capital Tallahassee on Tuesday to call for a ban on assault rifles. 
 
Other celebrities have voiced their support for the students` efforts on social media, including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Cher. 
 
Gun ownership is protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and remains one of the nation`s more divisive issues. 
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Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Steven Spielberg said on Tuesday they would each donate $500,000 to the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington.

Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney and Steven Spielberg said on Tuesday they would each donate $500,000 to the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington in support of gun control following last week`s shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead. Clooney and his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, were the first to make the financial pledge and also said they will march alongside the students behind the rally on March 24. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, where a 19-year-old former student is accused of going on a rampage with a semiautomatic AR-15-style assault rifle on Feb. 14, are assisting in planning the march. "Our family will be there on March 24 to stand side by side with this incredible generation of young people from all over the country, and in the name of our children Ella and Alexander, we’re donating 500,000 dollars to help pay for this groundbreaking event. Our children’s lives depend on it,” Clooney said in a statement. Later on Tuesday, Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw and Winfrey each said that they would match the Clooneys` donation. "George and Amal, I couldn`t agree with you more. I am joining forces with you and will match your $500,000 donation to `March For Our Lives.` These inspiring young people remind me of the Freedom Riders of the 60s who also said we`ve had ENOUGH and our voices will be heard," Winfrey tweeted. Spielberg and Capshaw, in an emailed statement, said "The young students in Florida and now across the country are already demonstrating their leadership with a confidence and maturity that belies their ages." It was not immediately clear whether they and Winfrey would attend the march. Film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg and his wife Marilyn also said they would match the $500,000 donation and march in Washington. The March for Our Lives event is one of several rallies being organized by students across the country in support of stronger gun laws, challenging politicians they say have failed to protect them. Busloads of Florida students headed to the state capital Tallahassee on Tuesday to call for a ban on assault rifles. Other celebrities have voiced their support for the students` efforts on social media, including Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Cher. Gun ownership is protected by the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and remains one of the nation`s more divisive issues.

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