Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14



'Family annihilation': 16-year-old in New Mexico allegedly kills four, turns himself in

In New Mexico, a 16-year-old boy has been detained in what is believed to be a shocking and tragic case of "family annihilation." Identified as Diego Leyva, the teenager in an intoxicated state is believed to have shot and killed four members of his family, including his younger brother aged 14.

A 14-year-old gunman on Wednesday (Sep 4) killed four people, including two students and two teachers, and wounded nine others during a shooting spree at a high school in the US state of Georgia.

Georgia high school shooting: 14-year-old shooter had been on FBI's radar for over a year

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised Last year, a staggering number of people — more than ever — died by suicide in the United States.

Disturbing trend: In 2022, more suicides than ever took place in the United States

In a tragic incident, a shooting incident at a school in Louisiana, United States, has claimed the life of a young student. The tragedy, as per a report by news agency AP, happened at St.

Tragic shooting at Louisiana high school leaves student dead and another in custody

Child deaths due to guns have reached an unprecedented high, marking a distressing milestone in the United States. A staggering 4,752 children lost their lives due to gun-related injuries, as per a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, in the year 2021 - the most recent year for which data was available.

Child gun deaths reach all-time high in the United States, reveals new study

More than a year ago, a police investigator in Garland, Texas, alerted the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) about a concerning Instagram post. The post reportedly featured a picture of 16 "Glock switches" for sale, small devices that can be attached to Glock handguns to convert them into fully automatic weapons.

Explained: Lethal device that turns handgun into machine gun sold openly on Twitter, Facebook

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'Family annihilation': 16-year-old in New Mexico allegedly kills four, turns himself in

'Family annihilation': 16-year-old in New Mexico allegedly kills four, turns himself in

Georgia high school shooting: 14-year-old shooter had been on FBI's radar for over a year

Disturbing trend: In 2022, more suicides than ever took place in the United States

Tragic shooting at Louisiana high school leaves student dead and another in custody

Child gun deaths reach all-time high in the United States, reveals new study

Explained: Lethal device that turns handgun into machine gun sold openly on Twitter, Facebook