California's AG appeals judge's overturning of state assault weapons ban
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
It is clear the state's top leaders were not happy with U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez's ruling that the state’s definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states and by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Body cam video shows moment officers respond to VTA mass shooting
Almost one week after a disgruntled Valley Transportation Authority employee carried out a deadly mass shooting at a rail yard where he worked, authorities released body-worn video of law enforcement officers' quick response to the active shooter scene.
Almost one week after a disgruntled Valley Transportation Authority employee carried out a deadly mass shooting at a rail yard where he worked, authorities released body-worn video of law enforcement officers' quick response to the active shooter scene.
Rapper DaBaby detained and questioned following Miami Beach shooting
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has been released after being questioned in a shooting that wounded two people in Miami.
Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has been released after being questioned in a shooting that wounded two people in Miami.
2 dead, more than 20 injured in Florida banquet hall shooting
Police in South Florida say two people have died and 20 to 25 people have been injured in a shooting outside a banquet hall.
Police in South Florida say two people have died and 20 to 25 people have been injured in a shooting outside a banquet hall.
Remembering the San Jose VTA shooting victims
The nine victims range in age from 29 to 63. They are all men. Through their careers with VTA, their job titles included bus and light rail operators, mechanics, linemen and an assistant superintendent. One had worked for the agency since 1999.
The nine victims range in age from 29 to 63. They are all men. Through their careers with VTA, their job titles included bus and light rail operators, mechanics, linemen and an assistant superintendent. One had worked for the agency since 1999.
Heartbreak, heroism and healing at vigil for San Jose VTA mass shooting victims
The minutes-long attack at the VTA light rail yard was marked by both horror and heroism.
The minutes-long attack at the VTA light rail yard was marked by both horror and heroism.
Gunman appeared to target some victims at VTA light rail yard in San Jose: sheriff
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said the shooter told at least one person: “I’m not going to shoot you” at a light rail facility for the Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose.
Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith said the shooter told at least one person: “I’m not going to shoot you” at a light rail facility for the Valley Transportation Authority in San Jose.
Biden calls for flags to be flown at half-staff following San Jose light rail yard shooting
President Joe Biden released a statement following the San Jose rail yard mass shooting that left nine people dead, including the gunman.
President Joe Biden released a statement following the San Jose rail yard mass shooting that left nine people dead, including the gunman.
Why did the gunman kill 9 co-workers at the San Jose VTA light rail yard before killing himself?
While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly revealed, VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's ex-wife said he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago.
While a motive for the shooting has not been publicly revealed, VTA gunman Sam Cassidy's ex-wife said he had talked about killing people at work more than a decade ago.
Widow of slain VTA employee says her husband and 'rock' died in her arms
A widow of less than one day described how her husband of 20 years - Alex Ward Fritch - died in her arms; he was the ninth casualty of a mass shooting at the VTA light rail yard, the worst Bay Area mass shooting since 1993.
A widow of less than one day described how her husband of 20 years - Alex Ward Fritch - died in her arms; he was the ninth casualty of a mass shooting at the VTA light rail yard, the worst Bay Area mass shooting since 1993.
Ex-girlfriend details alleged abuse & 'mood swings' by VTA shooter, per court docs
The ex-girlfriend of VTA shooting suspect Sam Cassidy said he "exhibited major mood swings as result of bi-polar disorder," in court documents from the time they dated.
The ex-girlfriend of VTA shooting suspect Sam Cassidy said he "exhibited major mood swings as result of bi-polar disorder," in court documents from the time they dated.
Most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
While some people might portray mass shooters as monsters or having a mental illness that makes violence impossible to prevent, a recent study suggests that most mass shooters share one very commonplace trait: Anger
Surveillance video shows moments before VTA gunman left before shooting massacre
Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows the moment 57-year-old Sam Cassidy left his San Jose home before storming into a work meeting at the VTA light rail yard and killed nine co-workers before killing himself.
Surveillance video obtained by KTVU shows the moment 57-year-old Sam Cassidy left his San Jose home before storming into a work meeting at the VTA light rail yard and killed nine co-workers before killing himself.
What we know about the VTA light rail gunman Sam Cassidy
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
The alleged gunman in a San Jose shooting that left 9 dead, including the shooter, was identified as a VTA employee. An ex-girlfriend called him abusive, co-workers called him “strange,” and at least one neighbor said he had a hot temper.
US averaging 10 mass shootings per week in 2021 so far, Gun Violence Archive says
Data collected by Gun Violence Archive shows that there have been at least 10 mass shootings on average per week in the first 18 weeks of 2021.
Data collected by Gun Violence Archive shows that there have been at least 10 mass shootings on average per week in the first 18 weeks of 2021.
Four people in serious condition after being shot on Detroit's west side
The Detroit Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving four people including two teens. All victims are in temporary serious condition.
The Detroit Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting involving four people including two teens. All victims are in temporary serious condition.
Colorado birthday party shooting suspect killed 6 because he was not invited, police say
Colorado Springs police plan released the names of the victims who died in Sunday night’s mass shooting, including six adults as well as the shooter.
Colorado Springs police plan released the names of the victims who died in Sunday night’s mass shooting, including six adults as well as the shooter.
Eight people wounded in five separate Oakland shootings
Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.
Oakland police are investigating five shootings that injured eight people late Friday and early Saturday, including one near Lake Merritt that left four people wounded.
Teacher who helped stop Idaho middle school shooting has ties to Arizona
The teacher, Krista Turnblom Gneiting, is an 8th grade teacher at Rigby Middle School. Family members say Gneiting recounted her experience on Thursday night.
The teacher, Krista Turnblom Gneiting, is an 8th grade teacher at Rigby Middle School. Family members say Gneiting recounted her experience on Thursday night.
Mass shootings on the rise again as progress is made on ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
After a year of pandemic lockdowns, public mass shootings are back. For many, the fear of contracting an invisible virus is suddenly compounded by the forgotten yet more familiar fear of getting caught in a random act of violence.
After a year of pandemic lockdowns, public mass shootings are back. For many, the fear of contracting an invisible virus is suddenly compounded by the forgotten yet more familiar fear of getting caught in a random act of violence.