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Social media platforms, like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, have been called out for allowing users to advertise gun modifiers. What are gun modifiers? Why are they illegal? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Social media users are advertising and selling illegal gun modifier

Mass shootings, murders, suicides, and gun-related violence have been on the rise, especially since the pandemic. Easy access to firearms whether legal or illegal is one of the main reasons for gun violence. Even though governments have found a way to regulate the same, people have found other ways to sell and purchase these weapons which is done easily via social media! Keep watching to know how.

Gun DIY kit, also known as ghost gun, bought online fuel epidemic of violence

A two-year-old boy in the United States accidentally shot his pregnant mother on Friday, killing her as well as her unborn baby, said police. According to the Norwalk Police Department as well as local media reports, police received a call at around 1:11 pm that day from a residence in Norwalk, Ohio.

Pregnant mother, unborn child shot dead by 2-year-old son in Ohio

Another American shooting tragedy, this time in the state of Illinois. Celebrations for Juneteenth took a fatal turn late Saturday night when news of a brutal shooting occurred among a large Rush. One person is killed and 20 others have bullet wounds. The incident took place in a Chicago suburb.

US: Juneteenth celebrations in Illinois take an ugly turn

A man, went on a violent shooting rampage, killing his estranged wife, her daughter and three other kids, days after the woman had warned a court about him possessing “50 to 60 guns” and was afraid he would “get drunk and shoot me.

Tennessee horrific murder-suicide: Man, possessing '50 to 60' guns, kills estranged wife, four kids

A man in Illinois is facing firearms charges in a freak case after he accidentally shot himself in the leg while in sleep. He reportedly was dreaming about a burglary that led to the episode, NBC News reported.

Freak case: US man accidentally shoots himself in sleep while dreaming about burglary, charged

The mother of a six-year-old boy who has been accused of shooting and critically injuring his first-grade teacher in Virginia earlier this year is now facing two new federal counts, according to court records filed on Monday (June 5).

US: Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot teacher faces new federal charges

A 21-year-old Indian-origin youth was shot dead by unknown assailants in Philadelphia, United States on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Jude Chacko and he was shot while returning from work.

USA: 21-year-old Indian-origin youth shot dead in Philadelphia

In yet another shooting in the United States, six people were shot, one fatally. The latest shooting incident took place in Charleston County, South Carolina, just as the Memorial Day weekend drew to a close on Monday night.

Yet another shooting in US claims one life; Memorial Day weekend death toll rises to 17

A shooting episode along a beach boardwalk in Hollywood, Florida, left nine people injured and several others scrambling for cover on Memorial Day. Many of those injured were transferred to a children's hospital, according to Deanna Bettineschi, a police spokesman who spoke to the Associated Press.

Florida beach boardwalk shooting: 9 injured after 'dispute' between groups, 1 detained

More than 16 people were gunned down and dozens injured in a spate of shootings reported across the United States during Memorial Day weekend. Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.

Over 16 people killed, dozens injured during Memorial Day weekend shootings across US

At least five people were shot at out of which two people were killed at the scene while a third victim succumbed to their injuries following a shooting at a bar in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, early Sunday (May 21), said the police, as per The Associated Press.

US: At least three killed, two injured after early morning shooting in Kansas City

One person was left dead while three were injured after a shooting incident at a birthday party in the southeastern US state of Alabama, late on Friday night. The incident took place in the Birmingham city of the state.

USA: One killed, three injured in shooting incident at birthday party in Alabama

More than 200 mass shootings have taken place in the United States. 14,700 lives have been lost due to gun-violence. A gun-obsessed nation of 330 million is awash with 400 million guns. The threat of mass shootings is a very real concern in everyday life. Whether it be at schools, shopping malls, supermarkets, or highways. The land of the free is besieged with a palpable sense of insecurity and vulnerability. Mohammed Saleh brings you more the report on the incident of mass shooting from Texas, United States.

Have mass shootings made the United States the most dangerous country to live in?

Serbian authorities displayed around 13,500 weapons they say people have been handed over since this month's mass shootings, including hand grenades, automatic weapons, and anti-tank rocket launchers.

Serbian authorities display 13,500 weapons

The officials, on Monday (May 8), said that they have arrested a 58-year-old man in Southwest Louisiana, United States after he allegedly shot at a group of children playing hide-and-seek, one of whom was injured.

US man arrested for allegedly shooting a 14-year-old girl playing hide and seek

In just the first few months of the year, shootings have frequently grabbed headlines. According to the Gun Violence Archive, at least 13,959 people have died in the United States from gun violence as of May 1, 2023 - or around 115 people each day on average.

Data lab | Numbers speak volumes: America's unique struggle with gun violence

Steven Spainhouer, a former officer in the US Army and police, claims to be a "gun lover" and feels at ease around firearms. Spainhouer, though, is now fiercely advocating for gun control after witnessing a man with a rifle kill many people before being fatally shot by police outside a suburban Dallas mall on Saturday.

Texas mall shooting: 'Gun-loving' former Army officer pushes for gun control. Know why

At least one adult was shot, injured and taken to the hospital after a shooting incident in suburban Las Vegas in the state of Nevada, United States, on Monday (May 8).

US: Shooting incident near Las Vegas middle school, at least one shot; police search for suspect

A recent shooting incident that occurred in South Florida, United States, and left one boy dead and another man wounded was called a “random act” by sheriff’s officials, on Friday (May 5), as they continue to investigate what led to the shooting.

US: ‘Random’ shooting killed 12-year-old boy at Florida store, left man injured, say cops

At least four people were killed in a small city in rural south Georgia, United States, on Thursday (May 4) after a gunman shot a fast food worker and two of its relatives, before taking his own life.

US: Gunman in south Georgia town kills three before shooting himself

The search for the Texas gunman who allegedly killed five of his neighbours including a young boy entered its third day with false alarms and few apparent leads, as of Monday (May 1).

Texas man accused of killing five people was deported four times; search enters third day

A government-sponsored buyback programme in New York saw people surrender more than 3,000 guns in exchange for gift cards. These guns were collected over a single day, on Saturday (April 29), across New York state.

New York: People surrender more than 3,000 guns in exchange for gift cards

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