At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an&nbsp;Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31).

The mass shooting came to light after several gunshots were heard&nbsp;after 11:30 pm local time. Upon hearing the gun shots, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers, on their regular patrol, were alerted and swiftly responded to the scene near Circle Center Mall.

According to police reports, six individuals were found wounded by gunfire.

Later, they were swiftly attended to by emergency medical services and were moved to the hospital and the remaining one juvenile came on their own at the medical facility.&nbsp;One of the seven remains in critical condition while the remaining six are in stable condition.&nbsp;

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Deputy Chief of Operations for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, Tanya Terry, expressed grave concern over the incident, stating,&nbsp;"Once again, we have a situation where young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop."&nbsp;

While sharing circumstantial information on the incident, Terry highlighted a recurring pattern of young individuals congregating in the downtown area after the mall's closing hours.

The police officer urged parents to take proactive measures in monitoring their children's activities.

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"I think everybody sees the messages in the evening at 10 o'clock, 'Parents do you know where your children are?'," Terry said while adding, "And we would ask for our parents to get involved in what their children are out doing, especially at these hours of the evening."

As of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. An investigation is currently underway to nab the one who carried out the mass shooting.&nbsp;

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<h2>Previous incidents</h2>

Just last Sunday (Mar 24), a shooting resulted in the killing of one individual and resulted in injuries to&nbsp;five, including a police officer. The suspect was shot dead by law enforcement. Moreover, on March 16, a shooting at a bar claimed one life and left five others injured. A suspect was apprehended and charged following identification through surveillance footage within the bar.&nbsp;"When officers arrived, they located a total of five adult male victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s)," Indianapolis police reportedly said in a statement.

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At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31).

At least seven young individuals, ranging between the ages of 12 and 17, sustained injuries, including one who is presently in critical condition, in a shooting incident at an Indianapolis metropolis mall on Sunday (Mar 31). The mass shooting came to light after several gunshots were heard after 11:30 pm local time. Upon hearing the gun shots, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers, on their regular patrol, were alerted and swiftly responded to the scene near Circle Center Mall. According to police reports, six individuals were found wounded by gunfire. Later, they were swiftly attended to by emergency medical services and were moved to the hospital and the remaining one juvenile came on their own at the medical facility. One of the seven remains in critical condition while the remaining six are in stable condition. Also Read | Netanyahu to be put under full anaesthesia for Hernia surgery, deputy PM to take charge Deputy Chief of Operations for Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, Tanya Terry, expressed grave concern over the incident, stating, "Once again, we have a situation where young people are resolving conflict with firearms, and it has to stop." While sharing circumstantial information on the incident, Terry highlighted a recurring pattern of young individuals congregating in the downtown area after the mall's closing hours. The police officer urged parents to take proactive measures in monitoring their children's activities. Also Read | Trump’s victory in US presidential polls may lead to climate setback, warns ex-UN climate chief "I think everybody sees the messages in the evening at 10 o'clock, 'Parents do you know where your children are?'," Terry said while adding, "And we would ask for our parents to get involved in what their children are out doing, especially at these hours of the evening." As of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. An investigation is currently underway to nab the one who carried out the mass shooting. Watch | Japan to build shelters on Isles near Taiwan to protect citizens for two weeks × Notably, the incident is the third consecutive weekend with shooting incidents in Indianapolis. Previous incidents Just last Sunday (Mar 24), a shooting resulted in the killing of one individual and resulted in injuries to five, including a police officer. The suspect was shot dead by law enforcement. Moreover, on March 16, a shooting at a bar claimed one life and left five others injured. A suspect was apprehended and charged following identification through surveillance footage within the bar. "When officers arrived, they located a total of five adult male victims with injuries consistent with gunshot wound(s)," Indianapolis police reportedly said in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 7 youths injured in Indianapolis shooting incident, one in critical condition

At least 22&nbsp;people were killed after multiple shootings in the United States city of&nbsp;Lewiston, in the state of Maine, on Wednesday night (Oct 25). As many as&nbsp;50 to 60 people were&nbsp;reportedly injured in the incidents, but the exact number wasn't immediately clear.&nbsp;

The suspected shooter was later identified by the&nbsp;Lewiston Police Department as&nbsp;Robert Card.&nbsp;

<h2>What we know so far</h2>

According to the&nbsp;Lewiston Police Department, the shootings took place&nbsp;at a restaurant and bowling alley.

"Please stay off the roads to allow emergency responders access to the hospitals," said the police, in a statement on Facebook.&nbsp;

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The alert for the shooting in&nbsp;Lewiston was made shortly after 8:00 pm (local time), according to media reports, after the&nbsp;Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office reported that law enforcement personnel&nbsp;were investigating “two active shooter events.” 
 
The local sheriff's office also released a&nbsp;photo of the suspected shooter on Facebook carrying what appeared to be a semi-automatic style weapon inside a bowling alley.&nbsp;

"We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate. The suspect is still at large," said the local police.&nbsp;

Around the same time, a local hospital,&nbsp;Central Maine Medical Center, said that they were reacting to a "mass casualty, mass shooter event."

<h2>Who is Robert Card?</h2>

"CARD should be considered armed and dangerous. Please contact law enforcement if you are aware of his whereabouts," said the local police department in a statement talking about the person of interest.

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The 40-year-old is said to be&nbsp;a trained firearms instructor believed to be in the Army Reserve and was&nbsp;stationed out of Saco, Maine, reported&nbsp;The Associated Press citing a&nbsp;police intelligence bulletin.&nbsp;

He was reportedly "hearing voices" and&nbsp;threatened to shoot up the National Guard Base where he was stationed. The document also said that&nbsp;Card had been admitted to a&nbsp;mental health facility for two weeks in the summer of 2023.&nbsp;

<h2>Biden briefed about the incidents: White House&nbsp;</h2>

The White House said that&nbsp;President Joe Biden has been briefed on what’s known so far about the mass shootings in Maine.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile,&nbsp;Governor of the US,&nbsp;Janet Mills said she was "aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston." 
 
"I am heartbroken for our city and our people. Lewiston is known for our strength and grit and we will need both in the days to come," said&nbsp;Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline in a statement.&nbsp;

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At least 22 people were killed after multiple shootings in the United States city of Lewiston, in the state of Maine, on Wednesday night (Oct 25). As many as 50 to 60 people were reportedly injured in the incidents, but the exact number wasn't immediately clear.

At least 22 people were killed after multiple shootings in the United States city of Lewiston, in the state of Maine, on Wednesday night (Oct 25). As many as 50 to 60 people were reportedly injured in the incidents, but the exact number wasn't immediately clear. The suspected shooter was later identified by the Lewiston Police Department as Robert Card. What we know so far According to the Lewiston Police Department, the shootings took place at a restaurant and bowling alley. "Please stay off the roads to allow emergency responders access to the hospitals," said the police, in a statement on Facebook. ALSO READ | White House to pass executive order on AI next week: Report The alert for the shooting in Lewiston was made shortly after 8:00 pm (local time), according to media reports, after the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office reported that law enforcement personnel were investigating “two active shooter events.” The local sheriff's office also released a photo of the suspected shooter on Facebook carrying what appeared to be a semi-automatic style weapon inside a bowling alley. "We are encouraging all businesses to lock down and or close while we investigate. The suspect is still at large," said the local police. Around the same time, a local hospital, Central Maine Medical Center, said that they were reacting to a "mass casualty, mass shooter event." Who is Robert Card? "CARD should be considered armed and dangerous. Please contact law enforcement if you are aware of his whereabouts," said the local police department in a statement talking about the person of interest. ALSO READ | ‘Need to set the record straight’: UN chief clarifies his Hamas remarks that riled Israel The 40-year-old is said to be a trained firearms instructor believed to be in the Army Reserve and was stationed out of Saco, Maine, reported The Associated Press citing a police intelligence bulletin. He was reportedly "hearing voices" and threatened to shoot up the National Guard Base where he was stationed. The document also said that Card had been admitted to a mental health facility for two weeks in the summer of 2023. Biden briefed about the incidents: White House The White House said that President Joe Biden has been briefed on what’s known so far about the mass shootings in Maine. ALSO READ | Trump fined $10,000 for violating gag order amid ongoing New York civil fraud trial Meanwhile, Governor of the US, Janet Mills said she was "aware of and have been briefed on the active shooter situation in Lewiston." "I am heartbroken for our city and our people. Lewiston is known for our strength and grit and we will need both in the days to come," said Lewiston Mayor Carl Sheline in a statement. (With inputs from agencies)

Maine mass shootings at a bar & bowling alley leave at least 22 dead, dozens injured; suspect at large

At least 20 people were shot, one fatally, reported the local media citing the officials as police are in the midst of investigating an overnight shooting in the US state of Illinois southwest suburban Willowbrook, on Sunday (June 18).&nbsp;

<h2>What do we know about the incident?</h2>

Witnesses have said over 200 teens and young adults were gathered for a Juneteenth celebration when over two dozen shots were fired into the crowd. The incident took place at the intersection of Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in DuPage County.

As of Sunday, at least 20 people had been shot, one fatally, said DuPage County Deputy Sheriff Eric Swanson told reporters. As per reports, victims were taken to the nearby hospitals in DuPage, Cook and Will counties.&nbsp;

Fire officials had earlier said that there are five gunshot victims and at least 10 people have been shot and injured out of which two of them are in critical condition. According to Battalion Chief Joe Ostrander with the Tri-State Fire Protection District the shooting took place at around 12:30 am (local time), reported the local media.&nbsp;At least 12 ambulances responded to the scene,&nbsp;Ostrander added.

The condition of the victims was not immediately known. Additionally,&nbsp;Swanson said that the&nbsp;motive behind the shooting is unclear and it is still an active investigation.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the eyewitnesses say?</h2>

“It was supposed to be like a Juneteenth celebration; we just started hearing shooting, so we dropped down until they stopped. They just kept going,” witness Markeshia Avery told the local media, adding that after that we “literally scattered away”.&nbsp;

Similarly, another witness, who was not named&nbsp;said, “We were all just out, and, next thing you know shots just kept going off; everybody ran, and it was chaos.”

<h2>Juneteenth celebrations in US&nbsp;</h2>

Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is observed on June 19 across the US to commemorate the end of slavery. The word Juneteenth originated from the words “June” and “nineteenth.” Last year, US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing it as a national holiday.&nbsp;

The Juneteenth celebration and traditions vary across the country. In some states, parades are organised, and people gather together, make food and play games together.&nbsp;

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At least 20 people were shot, one fatally, reported the local media citing the officials as police are in the midst of investigating an overnight shooting in the US state of Illinois southwest suburban Willowbrook, on Sunday (June 18). What do we know about the incident? Witnesses have said over 200 teens and young adults were gathered for a Juneteenth celebration when over two dozen shots were fired into the crowd. The incident took place at the intersection of Honeysuckle Rose Lane and Route 83 (Kingery Highway) in DuPage County. As of Sunday, at least 20 people had been shot, one fatally, said DuPage County Deputy Sheriff Eric Swanson told reporters. As per reports, victims were taken to the nearby hospitals in DuPage, Cook and Will counties. Fire officials had earlier said that there are five gunshot victims and at least 10 people have been shot and injured out of which two of them are in critical condition. According to Battalion Chief Joe Ostrander with the Tri-State Fire Protection District the shooting took place at around 12:30 am (local time), reported the local media. At least 12 ambulances responded to the scene, Ostrander added. The condition of the victims was not immediately known. Additionally, Swanson said that the motive behind the shooting is unclear and it is still an active investigation. What did the eyewitnesses say? “It was supposed to be like a Juneteenth celebration; we just started hearing shooting, so we dropped down until they stopped. They just kept going,” witness Markeshia Avery told the local media, adding that after that we “literally scattered away”. Similarly, another witness, who was not named said, “We were all just out, and, next thing you know shots just kept going off; everybody ran, and it was chaos.” Juneteenth celebrations in US Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth National Independence Day, is observed on June 19 across the US to commemorate the end of slavery. The word Juneteenth originated from the words “June” and “nineteenth.” Last year, US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, establishing it as a national holiday. The Juneteenth celebration and traditions vary across the country. In some states, parades are organised, and people gather together, make food and play games together. 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.

At least one killed, 20 shot after mass shooting in US amid Juneteenth celebration

A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.”&nbsp;

The 144-page lawsuit was filed by Buffalo civil attorney John Elmore on behalf of the victims’ families in the State Supreme Court in Buffalo, New York. It is also supported by Social Media Victims Law Center and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.&nbsp;

The lawsuit names tech giants like Facebook parent company Meta, Twitch owner Amazon, Google parent company Alphabet which also owns Youtube, and Snapchat owner Snap, as well as Discord, Reddit and what has been described as a dark website 4Chan. The convicted mass shooter Payton Gendron had used Twitch to live stream the rampage.

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Among those named were also Vintage Firearms company and the RMA Armament company which are said to be the defendant’s gun dealer and body armour company as well as his parents. The mass shooting took place at a Tops store on the city’s predominantly Black east side in May 2022 where 10 Black people were killed.&nbsp;

Gendron, the 19-year-old mass shooter, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year after a federal grand jury indicted Gendron on 27 counts involving weapons and hate crimes, including 10 counts involving hate crimes that resulted in fatalities.

What does the lawsuit say?

The lawsuit alleges, “Gendron was motivated to commit his heinous crime by racist, anti-Semitic, and white supremacist propaganda fed to him by the social media companies whose products he used”.

The lawsuit also said that social media allowed and aided the spread of Gendron’s hate where the live stream of his rampage came to be known as the “murder video” and was viewed by more than three million people. According to the suit, despite being taken down from Twitch the video was downloaded to 4chan.&nbsp;

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The copy of the video also “appeared on Facebook next to advertisements,” the lawsuit stated, adding that while it was “eventually turned off banner advertising for searches related to the Buffalo shooting, the murder video continued to circulate on Facebook and, on information and belief, Facebook’s algorithms continued to recommend it.”

According to the suit, Gendron had become “addicted” to Facebook, Youtube, and Snapchat. It was “because of the dangerously defective and unreasonably dangerous algorithms powering Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, Gendron quickly became a problematic user of the Social Media Defendants’ products,” said the lawsuit.&nbsp;

“Taking full advantage of the incomplete development of Gendron’s frontal lobe, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat maintained his product engagement by directing him to increasingly extreme and violent content,” the lawsuit alleges.&nbsp;

It also blamed Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat and said it is because their “algorithms were designed with the singular goal of maximizing Gendron’s product engagement over his psychological, emotional, and ethical well-being, by directing him to sites promoting hate and violence these products were functioning as designed and intended.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The lawsuit also alleges that he was not raised by a racist family, live in a radically polarised community or had a personal history of negative interactions with Black people, reported ABC News. The recently filed lawsuit also comes two days before Buffalo residents commemorate the one-year mark since the mass shooting.&nbsp;

“These posts led him down a rabbit hole of increasingly radical sites, where he was indoctrinated in white supremacist replacement theory and violent accelerationism,” said Matthew Bergman from Social Media Victims Law Center, in a statement.&nbsp;

He also went on to say that this “horrible crime was neither an accident nor coincidence, but rather the foreseeable result of social media companies’ intentional decision to maximize user engagement over public safety.” 
 
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A lawsuit was filed by the loved ones of those killed in the 2022 Buffalo grocery store mass shooting, on Friday (May 12) against a number of social media companies for allegedly, facilitating the convicted shooter’s “racist, antisemitic, and white supremacist propaganda.” The 144-page lawsuit was filed by Buffalo civil attorney John Elmore on behalf of the victims’ families in the State Supreme Court in Buffalo, New York. It is also supported by Social Media Victims Law Center and Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. The lawsuit names tech giants like Facebook parent company Meta, Twitch owner Amazon, Google parent company Alphabet which also owns Youtube, and Snapchat owner Snap, as well as Discord, Reddit and what has been described as a dark website 4Chan. The convicted mass shooter Payton Gendron had used Twitch to live stream the rampage. ALSO READ | Who is Payton Gendron, the 19-year-old Buffalo mass shooter? Here’s what his parents said before the hearing Among those named were also Vintage Firearms company and the RMA Armament company which are said to be the defendant’s gun dealer and body armour company as well as his parents. The mass shooting took place at a Tops store on the city’s predominantly Black east side in May 2022 where 10 Black people were killed. Gendron, the 19-year-old mass shooter, was sentenced to life in prison earlier this year after a federal grand jury indicted Gendron on 27 counts involving weapons and hate crimes, including 10 counts involving hate crimes that resulted in fatalities. What does the lawsuit say? The lawsuit alleges, “Gendron was motivated to commit his heinous crime by racist, anti-Semitic, and white supremacist propaganda fed to him by the social media companies whose products he used”. The lawsuit also said that social media allowed and aided the spread of Gendron’s hate where the live stream of his rampage came to be known as the “murder video” and was viewed by more than three million people. According to the suit, despite being taken down from Twitch the video was downloaded to 4chan. ALSO WATCH | US: Buffalo mass shooter sentenced to life, judge says 'No mercy' The copy of the video also “appeared on Facebook next to advertisements,” the lawsuit stated, adding that while it was “eventually turned off banner advertising for searches related to the Buffalo shooting, the murder video continued to circulate on Facebook and, on information and belief, Facebook’s algorithms continued to recommend it.” According to the suit, Gendron had become “addicted” to Facebook, Youtube, and Snapchat. It was “because of the dangerously defective and unreasonably dangerous algorithms powering Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, Gendron quickly became a problematic user of the Social Media Defendants’ products,” said the lawsuit. “Taking full advantage of the incomplete development of Gendron’s frontal lobe, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat maintained his product engagement by directing him to increasingly extreme and violent content,” the lawsuit alleges. It also blamed Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat and said it is because their “algorithms were designed with the singular goal of maximizing Gendron’s product engagement over his psychological, emotional, and ethical well-being, by directing him to sites promoting hate and violence these products were functioning as designed and intended.” ALSO READ | Payton Gendron, the teen responsible for May supermarket mass shooting pleads guilty, to spend life in prison The lawsuit also alleges that he was not raised by a racist family, live in a radically polarised community or had a personal history of negative interactions with Black people, reported ABC News. The recently filed lawsuit also comes two days before Buffalo residents commemorate the one-year mark since the mass shooting. “These posts led him down a rabbit hole of increasingly radical sites, where he was indoctrinated in white supremacist replacement theory and violent accelerationism,” said Matthew Bergman from Social Media Victims Law Center, in a statement. He also went on to say that this “horrible crime was neither an accident nor coincidence, but rather the foreseeable result of social media companies’ intentional decision to maximize user engagement over public safety.” 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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'Too soon?': California hosts a gun show, just days after mass shooting nearby claimed 11 lives

As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public.&nbsp;The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence.&nbsp;President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all."

Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence."

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"The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas.

Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions".

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Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment."

"I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added.

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The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby,&nbsp;which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation"&nbsp;on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!"&nbsp;

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As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public.

As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public. The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence. President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all." Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence." Watch | US gun violence worse under Biden than Trump "The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas. Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions". Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment." "I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby, which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation" on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!" "Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL" 🎉BREAKING NEWS: @NRA WINS SCOTUS CASE! Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL — NRA (@NRA) June 23, 2022 × (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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The surveillance image&nbsp;shows that police officers apparently arrived at the scene with rifles within minutes during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.&nbsp;

This&nbsp;is the first image, showing inside of the school, that is&nbsp;available in the public domain. The image&nbsp;gives a glimpse of activities that took place inside the school. The image&nbsp;shows that armed police were waiting in the corridor, holding rifles and riot shields.&nbsp;

Citing investigative documents, US media outlets Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV have reported that the police had arrived earlier in the attack and with more firepower than previously reported.&nbsp;

Although, there's no official response to the image.&nbsp;

The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde shocked the nation. The attack by an 18-year-old local, identified as Salvador Ramos, at the school killed 21 people, including small children.&nbsp;

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In the United States, an increase in gun violence and mass killings has sparked renewed calls for reform of the nation's gun laws.&nbsp;

Some are even debating whether authorities should allow teachers to carry arms. The idea of permitting teachers and other school staff to carry guns is not entirely new.&nbsp;

In the aftermath, a bipartisan group of senators recently announced measures targeted to control the recent increase in gun violence in the country. They have chalked out a framework for new legislation.&nbsp;

The reports by Austin American-Statesman and KVUE stated that the documents show that the gunman entered the school at 11:33am local time.&nbsp;

As per media reports, school district police chief Peter Arredondo had stated that the gunman had "shot a lot" and that the police only had "pistols".&nbsp;

Now the latest reports by Austin American-Statesman and KVUE noted that 11 police officers arrived within three minutes. In fact, an officer with a ballistic shield was in the building at 11:52am (local time).&nbsp;

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The surveillance image shows that police officers apparently arrived at the scene with rifles within minutes during the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. This is the first image, showing inside of the school, that is available in the public domain. The image gives a glimpse of activities that took place inside the school. The image shows that armed police were waiting in the corridor, holding rifles and riot shields. Citing investigative documents, US media outlets Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV have reported that the police had arrived earlier in the attack and with more firepower than previously reported. Although, there's no official response to the image. The mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde shocked the nation. The attack by an 18-year-old local, identified as Salvador Ramos, at the school killed 21 people, including small children. BREAKING: Multiple officers were inside Robb Elementary School with rifles and at least one ballistic shield at 11:52 a.m. the day of the shooting, new video and other evidence shows. They didn’t enter the classroom for another 58 minutes. More soon via @statesman and @KVUE. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/0BcYgq2hcQ — Tony Plohetski (@tplohetski) June 20, 2022 × @GOP @NRA Tell me more about "good guys with guns". pic.twitter.com/v0rTJeXbFw — Jeff Bunting (@JeffBuntingCPA) June 21, 2022 × In the United States, an increase in gun violence and mass killings has sparked renewed calls for reform of the nation's gun laws. Some are even debating whether authorities should allow teachers to carry arms. The idea of permitting teachers and other school staff to carry guns is not entirely new. In the aftermath, a bipartisan group of senators recently announced measures targeted to control the recent increase in gun violence in the country. They have chalked out a framework for new legislation. The reports by Austin American-Statesman and KVUE stated that the documents show that the gunman entered the school at 11:33am local time. As per media reports, school district police chief Peter Arredondo had stated that the gunman had "shot a lot" and that the police only had "pistols". Now the latest reports by Austin American-Statesman and KVUE noted that 11 police officers arrived within three minutes. In fact, an officer with a ballistic shield was in the building at 11:52am (local time). 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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At least two people have been declared dead and 12 injured after a gunman opened fire at a house party in South Jersey.

On Saturday night, the local police received calls for help to a house in Fairfield Township near Philadelphia.

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When the New Jersey State Police reached the scene of the crime, they found a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman fatally shot. A group of 12 other party attendees were also injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals.

"I just started hearing at first what I thought was fireworks, it was really gunshots, and I heard nine in rapid succession," Rev. Michael Keene of the Trinity AME Church was quoted by local reporters. "f you're going to a party, why do you need to take a gun? If you're there to have a good time why do you need a gun with you? That means you're expecting trouble to me."

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Pictures from the scene of crime show overturned tables, chairs and pop-up party tents. The driveway to the house was still queued up with cars of the party attendees.

"Since late last night, the New Jersey State Police and county and local law enforcement in Cumberland County have been investigating the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers,:" New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy, said.

The local authorities are investigating the matter, and no further details have been released on the victims or culprits yet.

At least two people have been declared dead and 12 injured after a gunman opened fire at a house party in South Jersey. On Saturday night, the local police received calls for help to a house in Fairfield Township near Philadelphia.

At least two people have been declared dead and 12 injured after a gunman opened fire at a house party in South Jersey. On Saturday night, the local police received calls for help to a house in Fairfield Township near Philadelphia. Also read | Italy: At least 13 dead in cable car accident When the New Jersey State Police reached the scene of the crime, they found a 30-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman fatally shot. A group of 12 other party attendees were also injured and were rushed to nearby hospitals. "I just started hearing at first what I thought was fireworks, it was really gunshots, and I heard nine in rapid succession," Rev. Michael Keene of the Trinity AME Church was quoted by local reporters. "f you're going to a party, why do you need to take a gun? If you're there to have a good time why do you need a gun with you? That means you're expecting trouble to me." Also read | Iran: Nine people injured in explosives factory blast Pictures from the scene of crime show overturned tables, chairs and pop-up party tents. The driveway to the house was still queued up with cars of the party attendees. "Since late last night, the New Jersey State Police and county and local law enforcement in Cumberland County have been investigating the horrific mass shooting at a large house party in Fairfield Township that attracted hundreds of party-goers,:" New Jersey governor, Phil Murphy, said. The local authorities are investigating the matter, and no further details have been released on the victims or culprits yet.

New Jersey: At least 2 dead, 12 injured after mass shooting at house party

As gun violence becomes a little too common in the United States, there has been a massive demand for ‘active shooter’ insurance policies.

The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now.

While last year saw a decline in mass shootings, as per a Reuters’s tally, this year has once again reported an alarming increase in these deadly situations.

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In light of this, the demand for an 'active shooter' insurance policy has increased by nearly 50 per cent, explained Tarique Nageer, Terrorism Placement Advisory Leader at Marsh, the world's biggest insurance broker.

This demand has come majorly from US hospitals as the healthcare system fears a return of hospital mass shootings. Experts believe he covid pandemic and the volatile situation around it can lead to an outburst of frustration and can also act as a trigger for violent behaviour, said Tim Davies, head of crisis management at Canopius, a Lloyd's of London global specialty insurer.

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Hospitals, alone, have led to an increase of 25 to 50 per cent in active shooter prices, in comparison to last year’s data.

"Those are places where you could see people who are disgruntled that members of their family might have died and didn't get a vaccine or weren't treated properly," Davies said.

In addition to the healthcare sectors, educational establishments, restaurants, places of worship and retail establishments have also emerged as interested clients seeking this insurance policy.

"The environment that was created by the pandemic, with the social distancing, the lockdown, and so forth and the compounding stressors is really what's driving much of the violence that we're seeing right now," Hart Brown, senior vice president of R3 Continuum, a crisis management consultancy said.

As gun violence becomes a little too common in the United States, there has been a massive demand for ‘active shooter’ insurance policies. The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns.

As gun violence becomes a little too common in the United States, there has been a massive demand for ‘active shooter’ insurance policies. The rise in demand came as the US started returning to normalcy after a year of repeated lockdowns. However, unfortunately, ‘normal’ also means mass shootings in the country now. While last year saw a decline in mass shootings, as per a Reuters’s tally, this year has once again reported an alarming increase in these deadly situations. Also read | What recent mass shootings in US tell us about the Second Amendment In light of this, the demand for an 'active shooter' insurance policy has increased by nearly 50 per cent, explained Tarique Nageer, Terrorism Placement Advisory Leader at Marsh, the world's biggest insurance broker. This demand has come majorly from US hospitals as the healthcare system fears a return of hospital mass shootings. Experts believe he covid pandemic and the volatile situation around it can lead to an outburst of frustration and can also act as a trigger for violent behaviour, said Tim Davies, head of crisis management at Canopius, a Lloyd's of London global specialty insurer. Also read | Death penalty, hate crime charges sought in Georgia spa shootings Hospitals, alone, have led to an increase of 25 to 50 per cent in active shooter prices, in comparison to last year’s data. "Those are places where you could see people who are disgruntled that members of their family might have died and didn't get a vaccine or weren't treated properly," Davies said. In addition to the healthcare sectors, educational establishments, restaurants, places of worship and retail establishments have also emerged as interested clients seeking this insurance policy. "The environment that was created by the pandemic, with the social distancing, the lockdown, and so forth and the compounding stressors is really what's driving much of the violence that we're seeing right now," Hart Brown, senior vice president of R3 Continuum, a crisis management consultancy said.

Americans demand 'active shooter' insurance as mass shootings increase

Five people, including a teenager, were hospitalised for gunshot wounds they suffered during a block party shooting on Sunday in Kentucky.

Two people had fired gunshots during the gathering where nearly 100 people were in attendance on early Sunday morning in Madisonville.

According to the Madisonville Police Department, two victims, a 43-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl, were transported to a hospital by helicopter. The woman remains in serious condition, police said.&nbsp;

Three others were hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries.

Further investigation is underway.

Five people, including a teenager, were hospitalised for gunshot wounds they suffered during a block party shooting on Sunday in Kentucky. Two people had fired gunshots during the gathering where nearly 100 people were in attendance on early Sunday morning in Madisonville.

Five people, including a teenager, were hospitalised for gunshot wounds they suffered during a block party shooting on Sunday in Kentucky. Two people had fired gunshots during the gathering where nearly 100 people were in attendance on early Sunday morning in Madisonville. According to the Madisonville Police Department, two victims, a 43-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl, were transported to a hospital by helicopter. The woman remains in serious condition, police said. Three others were hospitalised with non-life threatening injuries. Further investigation is underway.

Five hospitalised after Kentucky block party shooting

Nearly 75 per cent of children and teens killed in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-blames-mass-shootings-on-mentally-ill-calls-for-more-mental-institutions-243232">mass shootings </a>in the United States over the last decade were victims of domestic violence and generally died in their homes, as per a study conducted by a gun-control group.&nbsp;

The Everytown report that is based on police, court and media reports found that in 54% of mass shootings, the shooter targeted a family member or an intimate partner.&nbsp;

As per the report, 1,121 people lost their lives in 194 mass shootings in the decade examined, one-third of total victims were children or teens. Nearly two-thirds of the killings took place inside the homes.&nbsp;

"These are not random acts of violence, yet people have the perception that the killings come out of nowhere," said Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown's research director. "That is simply not the truth."

Burd-Sharp said that the report intends that people understand the statistical reality of mass shootings, which the report defines an act where at least 4 people are killed excluding the shooter. However, the federal government considers an incident mass shooting with a much lower number than the definition of the Everytown report, which means that the number can be much higher.&nbsp;

In the US, only 1% of nearly 35,000 deaths by a gun attack in the past decade came under the definition of mass shooting but Burd-Sharp believes that public interest regarding this will help in propelling gun-safety legislation that will cut down gun deaths across the board.&nbsp;

Everytown suggests a list of actions and on top of that list is a "red flag" law that would allow family members or law enforcement authorities to petition to judge to seize weapons from the person they think is a threat to them or others.&nbsp; The report also recommends a comprehensive federal law requiring background checks of all gun sales.&nbsp;

The connection between mass shooting and domestic violence was recently seen in San Diego, when a man, who had a restraining order against him, killed his wife and four young sons before committing suicide.&nbsp;

"When you look at all these cases of kids who lost their lives, if some family member had been able to heed the warning signs and temporarily had guns removed from the home, many of those children would still be alive," Burd-Sharps said.

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Nearly 75 per cent of children and teens killed in the mass shootings in the United States over the last decade were victims of domestic violence and generally died in their homes, as per a study conducted by a gun-control group.

Nearly 75 per cent of children and teens killed in the mass shootings in the United States over the last decade were victims of domestic violence and generally died in their homes, as per a study conducted by a gun-control group. The Everytown report that is based on police, court and media reports found that in 54% of mass shootings, the shooter targeted a family member or an intimate partner. As per the report, 1,121 people lost their lives in 194 mass shootings in the decade examined, one-third of total victims were children or teens. Nearly two-thirds of the killings took place inside the homes. "These are not random acts of violence, yet people have the perception that the killings come out of nowhere," said Sarah Burd-Sharps, Everytown's research director. "That is simply not the truth." Burd-Sharp said that the report intends that people understand the statistical reality of mass shootings, which the report defines an act where at least 4 people are killed excluding the shooter. However, the federal government considers an incident mass shooting with a much lower number than the definition of the Everytown report, which means that the number can be much higher. In the US, only 1% of nearly 35,000 deaths by a gun attack in the past decade came under the definition of mass shooting but Burd-Sharp believes that public interest regarding this will help in propelling gun-safety legislation that will cut down gun deaths across the board. Everytown suggests a list of actions and on top of that list is a "red flag" law that would allow family members or law enforcement authorities to petition to judge to seize weapons from the person they think is a threat to them or others. The report also recommends a comprehensive federal law requiring background checks of all gun sales. The connection between mass shooting and domestic violence was recently seen in San Diego, when a man, who had a restraining order against him, killed his wife and four young sons before committing suicide. "When you look at all these cases of kids who lost their lives, if some family member had been able to heed the warning signs and temporarily had guns removed from the home, many of those children would still be alive," Burd-Sharps said. (with inputs from Reuters)

75% of children died in mass shootings in US were victims of domestic violence: Report

At least four people died while three others sustained injuries in a shooting incident early Saturday at a private social club in New York, news agency AFP reported quoting US media.

At least four people died while three others sustained injuries in a shooting incident early Saturday at a private social club in New York, news agency AFP reported quoting US media. Four men were pronounced dead at the scene, while two other men and a woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the police official said. Earlier reports had said as many as five people were wounded. The shooting took place in the Brooklyn borough of the city and several other people were wounded, NBC and other news outlets reported. The local affiliate of ABC News described the place where the shooting took place as an after-hours club. No arrests have been made so far over the shooting, and the motive and exact circumstances are not known, a New York police official told AFP. (With inputs from AFP)

At least 4 dead, 3 injured in New York social club shooting: Report 

Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga wants to help people by giving back to the communities who were devastated following the recent mass shootings. 
 
In a statement on Facebook, the Grammy Award-winning singer announced that she will be funding 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas and Gilroy, California. 
 
"My heart goes out to those who were taken from us too soon and to their families, loved ones, and communities who are left to grieve. Everyone has the right to laws that make them feel safe in their communities," the 33-year-old star wrote. 
 
Gaga added, "In this moment, I want to channel my confusion, frustration, and fury into hope. Hope that we are there for each other and for ourselves." 
 
The `Shallow` singer shared that her Born This Way Foundation is partnering with DonorsChoose, a non-profit organisation that allows people to donate directly to public school classroom projects.&nbsp;

Through this, she will be funding 162 classrooms in memory of those tragically killed in the mass shootings in each city."Today, I find hope in the work of DonorsChoose.org and I`m proud to partner with them and with Born This Way Foundation to fully fund the classroom project needs in Dayton, OH, El Paso, TX, and Gilroy, CA," she wrote.

"14 classrooms in Dayton, 125 classrooms in El Paso, and 23 classrooms in Gilroy will now have access to the support they need to inspire their students to work together and bring their dreams to life," she added.

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As a long-time mental health advocate, the singer also urged her fans to take care of their mental health and look out for the people around them."Surviving and recovering from these tragedies also means prioritising your mental health and checking in on your loved ones. If you`re struggling, please be brave and tell a trusted someone. Don`t be scared to ask for help, I beg you," she urged. 
 
"If you see a loved one struggling, please be brave and reach out, remind them it`s ok to not be ok and listen to them. We cannot turn away from ourselves. We cannot turn away from our loved ones. We need each other. Don`t turn away," the singer added. 
 
On August 4, nine people were killed in a mass shooting on the streets of a famous nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, less than 24 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, inside a Walmart store that left 22 dead and 24 injured on August 3, reported People. 
 
Less than a week before, on July 28, three people were killed and 15 were left injured in Gilroy where a gunman opened fire at a food festival.&nbsp; 
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Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga wants to help people by giving back to the communities who were devastated following the recent mass shootings. In a statement on Facebook, the Grammy Award-winning singer announced that she will be funding 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas and Gilroy, California.

Singer-songwriter Lady Gaga wants to help people by giving back to the communities who were devastated following the recent mass shootings. In a statement on Facebook, the Grammy Award-winning singer announced that she will be funding 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio, El Paso, Texas and Gilroy, California. "My heart goes out to those who were taken from us too soon and to their families, loved ones, and communities who are left to grieve. Everyone has the right to laws that make them feel safe in their communities," the 33-year-old star wrote. Gaga added, "In this moment, I want to channel my confusion, frustration, and fury into hope. Hope that we are there for each other and for ourselves." The `Shallow` singer shared that her Born This Way Foundation is partnering with DonorsChoose, a non-profit organisation that allows people to donate directly to public school classroom projects. Through this, she will be funding 162 classrooms in memory of those tragically killed in the mass shootings in each city."Today, I find hope in the work of DonorsChoose.org and I`m proud to partner with them and with Born This Way Foundation to fully fund the classroom project needs in Dayton, OH, El Paso, TX, and Gilroy, CA," she wrote. "14 classrooms in Dayton, 125 classrooms in El Paso, and 23 classrooms in Gilroy will now have access to the support they need to inspire their students to work together and bring their dreams to life," she added. As a long-time mental health advocate, the singer also urged her fans to take care of their mental health and look out for the people around them."Surviving and recovering from these tragedies also means prioritising your mental health and checking in on your loved ones. If you`re struggling, please be brave and tell a trusted someone. Don`t be scared to ask for help, I beg you," she urged. "If you see a loved one struggling, please be brave and reach out, remind them it`s ok to not be ok and listen to them. We cannot turn away from ourselves. We cannot turn away from our loved ones. We need each other. Don`t turn away," the singer added. On August 4, nine people were killed in a mass shooting on the streets of a famous nightlife area of Dayton, Ohio, less than 24 hours after a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, inside a Walmart store that left 22 dead and 24 injured on August 3, reported People. Less than a week before, on July 28, three people were killed and 15 were left injured in Gilroy where a gunman opened fire at a food festival.

Lady Gaga to fund 162 classrooms following mass shootings