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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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

In the aftermath of the deadly Nashville shooting where six people were killed including three nine-year-olds, a section of the US media is trying to conjure a connection to transgender activism.

In the aftermath of the deadly Nashville shooting where six people were killed including three nine-year-olds, a section of the US media is trying to conjure a connection to transgender activism. As per claims made in these reports, the shooting carried out by 28-year-old Audrey Elizabeth Hale, a transgender person, took place days ahead of the so-called 'Trans Day of Vengeance', which was purported to be held on March 31-April 1. The reports are referring to websites and Twitter posts of a so-called Trans Radical Activist Network (TRAN), which appears to have made a call-to-action to 'end trans genocide'. Tsukuru Fors, the co-founder of TRAN in an interview stated that this year, the 'Trans Day of Visibility' had been given an altered moniker of 'Trans Day of Vengeance' because 'visibility' alone was no longer enough. "We are calling for Trans Day of Vengeance. Vengeance means fighting back with vehemence. It is our battle cry to declare to the world that we the transgender/non-binary communities will neither be silenced nor eradicated. And we are calling to our allies, members of other marginalised communities to make themselves known and to fight with us," Fors was quoted as saying by Struggle La Lucha. Some reports also claimed that the group was raising money for firearms training for the group members. The Twitter handle of the account has been locked with tweets only visible to the followers. Much of this reporting is coming from right-wing media outlets in the US. It is not clear if Hale was in any way associated with the movement or inspired by the call-to-action. But news agencies have reported citing police that the gender identity of the shooter is one of the issues being looked into as a possible motive for the crime. ALSO READ | Nashville shooting Live updates | Three children among six killed; suspect fatally shot Shooter's manifesto As per reports, the shooter left behind a map and a manifesto relating to the attack. The items were revealed upon a search of the suspect's house. Nashville Chief of Police John Drake informed that there were going to be shootings at multiple locations, with the school being one of them, according to the initial reading of the recovered manifesto. “We have a manifesto, we have some writings that we're going over that pertain to this date. We have a map drawn out of how this was all gonna take place. We know there were two AR-style weapons. One a rifle, another was an AR-style pistol, and the other was a handgun. We believe two of those may have been obtained legally, locally,” the police chief told the media. What happened in Nashville? Surveillance footage shows Hale, a former student of The Covenant School in the Green Hills neighbourhood of Nashville driving a Honda car to the school on Monday before shooting the glass entrances using the assault weapon. Wearing a black vest over a white T-shirt, camouflage pants and a backward red baseball cap, Hale checks out different rooms before shooting down various hallways. WATCH | Nashville school shooting: 3 children, 3 adults killed, shooter dead × According to a press release from the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), officers Rex Englebert and Michael Collazo, shot down Hale on the second floor in the common area of the school. The shooter had been opening fire through a window at arriving police cars. Nine-year-olds Evely Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs, William Kinney, 61-year-old Cynthia Peak, 60-year-old Katherine Koonce, and 61-year-old Mike Hill have been identified as the victims of the attack. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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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.

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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On Sunday, nearly five people were killed and at least 18 people injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, said the local police.&nbsp;The call about a shooting at a club called Club Q was made late Saturday, said Colorado Springs Police Lieutenant Pamela Castro. She added&nbsp;that they located one person, who is believed to be a suspect, inside the club.&nbsp;“At this point in time, the suspect is being treated, but is in custody.” The motive of the attack seems unclear and the police have declined to comment on it.

As per AFP reports, heroic people inside the club confronted and fought with the attacker&nbsp;and were able to stop him from further&nbsp;killing.&nbsp;

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Americans "cannot and must not tolerate hate," President Joe Biden said hours after the mass shooting. Biden, stating that the motive in the attack is not yet clear, nevertheless slammed violence against the LGBTQ community, in particular transgender women of color, in recent times.

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Meanwhile, the fire department captain Mike Smaldino said that at least 11 ambulances and first responders are at the scene following multiple 911 calls.&nbsp;

Reportedly, the FBI is also at the scene assisting. At approximately, 4:00 am (local time) police had barricaded the surrounding areas near the nightclub located on the outskirts of Colorado Springs while several security and emergency vehicles were seen near the venue. &nbsp;

Club Q took to Facebook&nbsp;and said they are&nbsp;“devastated by the senseless attack on our community. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends.&nbsp;We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.”

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On Sunday, nearly five people were killed and at least 18 people injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, said the local police. The call about a shooting at a club called Club Q was made late Saturday, said Colorado Springs Police Lieutenant Pamela Castro. She added that they located one person, who is believed to be a suspect, inside the club. “At this point in time, the suspect is being treated, but is in custody.” The motive of the attack seems unclear and the police have declined to comment on it. As per AFP reports, heroic people inside the club confronted and fought with the attacker and were able to stop him from further killing. Five people were killed and 18 injured in a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, police said. A suspect was in custody and being treated for injuries after the attack https://t.co/mULQjjKdZX pic.twitter.com/JKS34vjD2p — Reuters (@Reuters) November 20, 2022 × Americans "cannot and must not tolerate hate," President Joe Biden said hours after the mass shooting. Biden, stating that the motive in the attack is not yet clear, nevertheless slammed violence against the LGBTQ community, in particular transgender women of color, in recent times. "Places that are supposed to be safe spaces of acceptance and celebration should never be turned into places of terror and violence. Yet it happens far too often. We must drive out the inequities that contribute to violence against LGBTQI+ people," he said in a statement from the White House. Meanwhile, the fire department captain Mike Smaldino said that at least 11 ambulances and first responders are at the scene following multiple 911 calls. Reportedly, the FBI is also at the scene assisting. At approximately, 4:00 am (local time) police had barricaded the surrounding areas near the nightclub located on the outskirts of Colorado Springs while several security and emergency vehicles were seen near the venue. Club Q took to Facebook and said they are “devastated by the senseless attack on our community. Our prayers and thoughts are with all the victims and their families and friends. We thank the quick reactions of heroic customers that subdued the gunman and ended this hate attack.” (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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On Wednesday, Nikolas Cruz, the gunman accused of the mass shooting in the US high school in Parkland, Florida back in 2018 which killed at least 17 students and the staff was formally sentenced to life in prison.&nbsp;

The 24-year-old Cruz, responsible for one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history was sentenced by Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer after hours of testimonies by the family members of the victims.&nbsp;

The former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland student had pleaded guilty to the attack last year following the defence’s argument that his mother’s use of drugs and alcohol had permanently damaged his brain. According to reports, Cruz had fired more than 140 shots from an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle for nearly seven minutes in the school.&nbsp;

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The sentence is also after the jury could not unanimously vote last month if the gunman was 19 years old at the time of the attack and deserved the death penalty or not with a 9-3 vote on October 13. The judge had also agreed to the prosecutor’s request to allow the family members of the victims to speak in court before the sentence, many of whom criticised the state law which requires all 12 jurors to be unanimous for a convicted person to be executed.&nbsp;

“He has escaped this punishment because a minority of the jury was given the power to overturn the majority decision made by people who were able to see him for what he is…a remorseless monster who deserves no mercy,” said Meghan Petty, who lost her 14-year-old sister Alaina. This hearing marked the end of a trial that went on for more than four years.&nbsp;

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Cruz barely spoke during the hearing and only addressed the judge when asked questions pertaining to the proceedings. During the two-day hearing, he sat wearing red prison overalls and handcuffs as well as a Covid-19 mask which he later removed when one of the victims’ mothers said it was disrespectful.&nbsp;

The judge did not interact with Cruz beyond what was required while calling the victims’ families and the wounded strong, graceful and patient. She added, “I know you are going to be OK because you have each other.”

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On Wednesday, Nikolas Cruz, the gunman accused of the mass shooting in the US high school in Parkland, Florida back in 2018 which killed at least 17 students and the staff was formally sentenced to life in prison. The 24-year-old Cruz, responsible for one of the deadliest mass shootings in US history was sentenced by Broward County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer after hours of testimonies by the family members of the victims. The former Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland student had pleaded guilty to the attack last year following the defence’s argument that his mother’s use of drugs and alcohol had permanently damaged his brain. According to reports, Cruz had fired more than 140 shots from an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle for nearly seven minutes in the school. Watch | Parkland shooter gets life imprisonment, jury spares capital punishment × The sentence is also after the jury could not unanimously vote last month if the gunman was 19 years old at the time of the attack and deserved the death penalty or not with a 9-3 vote on October 13. The judge had also agreed to the prosecutor’s request to allow the family members of the victims to speak in court before the sentence, many of whom criticised the state law which requires all 12 jurors to be unanimous for a convicted person to be executed. “He has escaped this punishment because a minority of the jury was given the power to overturn the majority decision made by people who were able to see him for what he is…a remorseless monster who deserves no mercy,” said Meghan Petty, who lost her 14-year-old sister Alaina. This hearing marked the end of a trial that went on for more than four years. ALSO READ: 'Burn in hell': Family members of Parkland shooting victims confront Nikolas Cruz at sentencing Cruz barely spoke during the hearing and only addressed the judge when asked questions pertaining to the proceedings. During the two-day hearing, he sat wearing red prison overalls and handcuffs as well as a Covid-19 mask which he later removed when one of the victims’ mothers said it was disrespectful. The judge did not interact with Cruz beyond what was required while calling the victims’ families and the wounded strong, graceful and patient. She added, “I know you are going to be OK because you have each other.” (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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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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The US government said Tuesday it was banning bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns and that were used in a mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017.&nbsp;

The devices, which harness the recoil of a semi-automatic rifle's discharge to make the trigger fire faster, effectively turn the weapons into machine guns, which are illegal, the Justice Department said.

Bump stocks allow a "shooter of a semi-automatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger," the department said in a statement.

The devices were used by<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/las-vegas-shooting-white-house-refuses-to-debate-gun-control-as-death-toll-rises-to-59-20923"> Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock on a dozen rifles he deployed to kill 58 people </a>and wound 500 at an open concert last year, the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history.&nbsp;

Bump stocks allowed him to fire at a rate of nine bullets a second, before he turned his weapons on himself.

Following another <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/florida-shooting-suspect-was-part-of-white-supremacist-group-33018">gun massacre at a school in Parkland, Florida</a>, in February this year that left 17 people dead, more than a million people demonstrated for stricter gun control.

President Donald Trump announced his intention to ban bump stocks but refused restrictions on semi-automatic assault weapons.

The National Rifle Association, the powerful gun lobby, did not mount any major campaign to counter a bump stock ban.&nbsp;

Anyone owning a bump stock will have 90 days after the new regulation is published in the Federal Register to either hand in their devices to the authorities, or destroy them.

While a third of US households possess a firearm, the majority of Americans favour tougher gun controls such as background checks for people seeking to buy a weapon.

The US government said Tuesday it was banning bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns and that were used in a mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017.

The US government said Tuesday it was banning bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic weapons to fire like machine guns and that were used in a mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017. The devices, which harness the recoil of a semi-automatic rifle's discharge to make the trigger fire faster, effectively turn the weapons into machine guns, which are illegal, the Justice Department said. Bump stocks allow a "shooter of a semi-automatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger," the department said in a statement. The devices were used by Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock on a dozen rifles he deployed to kill 58 people and wound 500 at an open concert last year, the deadliest mass shooting in recent US history. Bump stocks allowed him to fire at a rate of nine bullets a second, before he turned his weapons on himself. Following another gun massacre at a school in Parkland, Florida, in February this year that left 17 people dead, more than a million people demonstrated for stricter gun control. President Donald Trump announced his intention to ban bump stocks but refused restrictions on semi-automatic assault weapons. The National Rifle Association, the powerful gun lobby, did not mount any major campaign to counter a bump stock ban. Anyone owning a bump stock will have 90 days after the new regulation is published in the Federal Register to either hand in their devices to the authorities, or destroy them. While a third of US households possess a firearm, the majority of Americans favour tougher gun controls such as background checks for people seeking to buy a weapon.

US bans 'bump stocks' on semi-automatic weapons used in mass shootings

President&nbsp;Barack Obama&nbsp;said Monday there was&nbsp;no&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;that the massacre of 49 people in a Florida nightclub was&nbsp;directed&nbsp;from&nbsp;abroad&nbsp;or was part of a larger plot.

After being briefed on America&#39;s deadliest mass shooting in modern times by top security aides,&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;said &quot;we don&#39;t yet know&quot; the shooter&#39;s motivations.

Obama&nbsp;said 29-year-old Omar Mateen did appear to have been &quot;inspired by various extremist information that was disseminated over the Internet.&quot;

&quot;At this stage we see&nbsp;no&nbsp;clear&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;that he was&nbsp;directed&nbsp;externally,&quot;Obama&nbsp;said.

&quot;It does appear that at the last minute he announced allegiance to ISIL, but there is&nbsp;no&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;so far that he was in fact&nbsp;directed&nbsp;by them,&quot; he said, using an acronym for the Islamic State group.

&quot;There&#39;s also&nbsp;no&nbsp;direct&nbsp;evidence&nbsp;that he was part of a larger plot.&quot;

The White House said&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;will travel Thursday to&nbsp;Orlando&nbsp;to &quot;pay his respects to victims&#39; families, and to stand in solidarity with the community as they embark on their recovery.&quot;

Obama&nbsp;has branded the shooting as a &quot;horrific massacre&quot; resulting&nbsp;from&nbsp;terror and hate.

IS claimed responsibility for the massacre, saying in a radio bulletin that it was carried out by &quot;one of the soldiers of the caliphate.&quot;

Inside the United States the political repercussions of the shooting have been swift, with liberals and conservatives clamoring to use it to justify either tougher gun control or tougher counterterrorism measures.

Amid the bickering,&nbsp;Obama&nbsp;urged unity.

&quot;We&#39;re also looking at all the motivations of the killer, but it&#39;s a reminder that regardless of race, religion, faith or sexual orientation, we&#39;re all Americans.

&quot;We need to be looking after each other and protecting each other at all times in the face of this kind of terrible act.&quot;

The President will travel to?Orlando?on Thursday to 'pay his respects to victims' families'

President Barack Obama said Monday there was no evidence that the massacre of 49 people in a Florida nightclub was directed from abroad or was part of a larger plot. After being briefed on America's deadliest mass shooting in modern times by top security aides, Obama said "we don't yet know" the shooter's motivations. Obama said 29-year-old Omar Mateen did appear to have been "inspired by various extremist information that was disseminated over the Internet." "At this stage we see no clear evidence that he was directed externally,"Obama said. "It does appear that at the last minute he announced allegiance to ISIL, but there is no evidence so far that he was in fact directed by them," he said, using an acronym for the Islamic State group. "There's also no direct evidence that he was part of a larger plot." The White House said Obama will travel Thursday to Orlando to "pay his respects to victims' families, and to stand in solidarity with the community as they embark on their recovery." Obama has branded the shooting as a "horrific massacre" resulting from terror and hate. IS claimed responsibility for the massacre, saying in a radio bulletin that it was carried out by "one of the soldiers of the caliphate." Inside the United States the political repercussions of the shooting have been swift, with liberals and conservatives clamoring to use it to justify either tougher gun control or tougher counterterrorism measures. Amid the bickering, Obama urged unity. "We're also looking at all the motivations of the killer, but it's a reminder that regardless of race, religion, faith or sexual orientation, we're all Americans. "We need to be looking after each other and protecting each other at all times in the face of this kind of terrible act."

Obama: No evidence attack was directed from abroad or that it was part of a larger plot