If you think about all the things that were learned after 9/11 and how that created an entire infrastructure and an apparatus around dealing with terrorism, we don't see that same type of urgency with the mass shooting problem. Instead, we get sort of thoughts and prayers. We get a situation where we pit off imperfect solutions against each other because no one can agree on anything.And then that creates a situation where there's no action. So what is missing is that definitive action where we can create a ...

One of the guys we interviewed, >> Densley and Peterson have spent the last 10 years researching hundreds of mass shootings, interviewing those who knew the gunmen and also the shooters themselves, hoping to better understand their pathways to violence and how to stop them. What's the pattern that emerged from the data? We saw an early childhood with a lot of pretty significant violence or neglect, domestic violence in the home that kind of laid the foundation. >> Did you ever say to any of these mass shoot ...

60 Minutes overtime. This week on 60 Minutes, we look at who should be held accountable for mass school shootings in the United States. For the past two weeks, that question has played out in a courtroom in Barrow County, Georgia.>> This case is about this defendant and his actions. Prosecutors have charged Colin Gray, the father of a 14-year-old who was accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at Appalache High School in 2024, killing four people. It was Colin Gray, prosecutors say, who ignored warning si ...

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred at Brown University, resulting in fatalities and injuries [1][3][4][6] - The suspect is still at large, causing anxiety within the community [1][11] - Initial misinformation and a released person of interest complicated the investigation [12] Impact on Community - Two students were killed, and nine others were injured, with one in critical condition [4] - The Brown community, known for its commitment to service, is deeply affected [9] - The university is expected to address the issue and work towards solutions [10] Societal Implications - School shootings are described as a "generational crisis" and a sad part of the American story [4][5][14] - Students are growing up with the fear of school shootings, impacting their perception of safety [15][16] - The discussion highlights the need for sensible gun safety laws [18]

This waterfront bar popular with tourists. The scene of another horrific mass shooting. We're revising.It's coming from a subject on the boat shooting into the into the building from the boat. In court today, prosecutors revealing they believe the suspect, 40-year-old Nigel Max Edge, intended to carry out the shooting at the American Fish Company in Southport on Friday night, but another passing boat interrupted his plan. Investigators say he returned the next day, opening fire from a boat just feet from th ...

Incident Overview - A shooting occurred at an event featuring Charlie Kirk, with the witness being approximately 20 yards away from the victim [1][2] - The event had thousands of attendees but lacked metal detectors, raising security concerns [1][2] - The shooting took place after a religious-related exchange and a question about mass shootings [2][8] - An elderly gentleman was arrested at the scene and identified as the shooter by multiple people [5][6] Witness Account - The witness described hearing a loud shot and seeing blood, followed by Charlie Kirk's body going limp [2][3] - After the shot, people dropped to the ground, and a period of mass hysteria ensued as people tried to escape [3][4][14] - The witness initially thought it might not be real due to the speed of the event [15][16] - The witness estimated that 97-98% of the crowd was friendly towards Charlie Kirk, with a small faction expressing opposition [18][19] Security and Medical Response - There were about 15-20 people, possibly security or medical personnel, near Charlie Kirk [11] - The closest hospital, Utah Valley Medical, is located a couple of miles away, approximately a 5-minute drive [22] - There was no plexiglass or barrier around Charlie Kirk at the time of the shooting, with the closest individual being about 20 feet away [20]

Campaign Focus & Strategy - The candidate emphasizes the importance of faith in public service, aiming to improve constituents' lives through policy changes related to prescription drug costs, childcare costs, and housing costs [3][4] - The campaign aims to bring a "Texas spirit" to Washington, advocating for utilizing all available tools, including potentially a government shutdown, to force action and fight for the people [7][8][9] - The campaign acknowledges the challenges of running as a Democrat in Texas but expresses hope that the race can be competitive and lead to securing a Senate majority in 2027 [10][11][12] Policy Positions - The candidate criticizes the use of "thoughts and prayers" as a substitute for tangible action on issues like mass shootings, advocating for policies that prevent such events while honoring the rights of gun owners [12][13][14] - The candidate believes inaction on critical issues is unacceptable and criticizes using religion as an excuse for inaction [15] Political Strategy & Critique - The candidate suggests national Democrats should learn from Texas Democrats' approach to using every tool available, even in the minority, to fight for the people [7][8] - The candidate views the Texas Senate race as a potential turning point in the battle for a US Senate majority [10]

Gun Control Debate - The Trump administration is considering preventing transgender people from owning guns following a shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school [1] - The administration's potential ban on transgender people owning guns is viewed as insane because there's no evidence they are more likely to commit mass shootings [4] - Mass shootings have been carried out by more white supremacists than transgender people, yet there's no discussion of banning white supremacists from owning firearms [5] - Gun rights groups oppose the ban, fearing it sets a precedent for discretionary bans on other groups [9] Gun Violence Statistics - Gun suicide accounts for about 60% of gun deaths annually [7] - White men, representing 30% of the US population, account for 80% of gun suicides [7] Potential Solutions - Comprehensive background checks accounting for psychological factors like impulsivity, anger management, and alcohol problems could help prevent gun violence [12] - Current background check system prioritizes expediting commerce over safety [13]

All right, we get to our top story this morning. In Minneapolis, two children, eight and 10, were killed yesterday when a shooter opened fire during a morning mass at Annunciation Catholic Church. 17 other people, including 14 children and three adults in their 80s, were injured.The children are students at the school and were attending an all school mass, an annual tradition for the new academic year which began on Monday. Minneapolis police say the shooter aimed directly at the children in the pews throug ...

Minnesota State Representative Emma Greenman joins us now. Uh thank you so much for being with us. You you represent the area where that shooting took place.Uh you've been hearing the stories, the horror that those kids went through and the parents. What's going through your mind tonight. >> Yeah, I mean you just heard from an eighth grader who with so much feeling and courage uh protected the folks that that he was with the parents.It is now just a place where we're just holding the community, the kids, th ...