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Illinois House Democrats unveil proposal to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines in response to Highland Park mass shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Democrats in the Illinois House on Thursday unveiled a proposal to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and eliminate the ability for most people under 21 to obtain a gun permit in the state.

Chicago Tribune

Man fatally shot while driving, crashes into car in Greater Grand Crossing

A woman also was hospitalized after her vehicle was struck at the intersection of South Eberhart Avenue and East 75th Street.

Chicago Sun-Times

Lawmakers must make assault weapons bill strong enough to truly curb gun violence

The state needs to ban the sale of assault weapons, ban the sale of ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds and require existing assault weapons in the state to be registered.

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‘Officer down’: Raleigh police release video of confrontation with mass shooting suspect

RALEIGH, N.C. — The city of Raleigh released a small portion of police officers’ body camera video Thursday showing the confrontation between police and the suspect in the mass shooting in the Hedingham neighborhood in October.

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‘One more time’: Barack Obama stumps for Raphael Warnock — again

ATLANTA — A fired up Barack Obama returned to Georgia on Thursday imploring voters to go out and vote “one more time” and send Raphael Warnock back to the U.S. Senate.

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Boy, 16, shot while walking in Back of the Yards

The teen was struck in the arm and was listed in good condition at Holy Cross Hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times

3 people, including Virginia Beach police officer, injured in shooting at shopping center

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting involving a police officer and two civilians Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a shopping center on Newtown Road.

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Lehrmann case dropped over 'unacceptable risk' to Brittany Higgins

The ACT's top prosecutor says medical evidence shows it is no longer in the public interest to pursue a retrial.

Newcastle Herald

Ex-officer indicted in shooting of San Antonio teen

Bexar County prosecutors say a former San Antonio police officer who shot a 17-year-old as the teen put his car in reverse while eating a hamburger has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one count of attempted murder

The Independent UK

Uvalde sues local prosecutor over school shooting records

The city of Uvalde has sued the local prosecutor’s office seeking access to records and other investigative materials on the May shooting at Robb Elementary School that left 19 children and two teachers dead

The Independent UK

Man dies following shooting in Newry as local politicians condemn 'disgraceful act of violence'

The gun attack has sent shockwaves through the local community of Ardcarn Park in Newry

Irish Mirror

Corrections officers shoot, kill 2 inmates during fight at Northern California prison

Two men were shot and killed by corrections officers during a fight with another inmate Tuesday at a state prison in Northern California, according to prison officials.

Los Angeles Times

Man sentenced to prison in severed head case in Las Vegas

A 58-year-old ex-convict has been sentenced to 18 to 45 years in prison for killing and dismembering a man whose severed head was found in a stolen pickup truck about a year ago in Las Vegas

The Independent UK

Uvalde officials say local prosecutor impeded investigation into police response to shooting

In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the city of Uvalde says the district attorney is restricting information needed by its independent investigator. Uvalde wants a judge to compel the prosecutor to hand over all relevant investigative information.

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Live as man dies following shooting in Newry

Police are currently at the scene of the incident

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Officer body camera images released from shootout with teen

Police in Raleigh, North Carolina, have released body camera video from a shootout with a 15-year-old boy suspected of fatally shooting five people and wounding two more

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British man who inspired racist Buffalo massacre faces possible extradition to US

Harris celebrated extremist violence in his videos and called for a white European-led genocide

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Thug stabbed uncle 26 times at Barrhead home in frenzied murder bid

Martin Joyce, 36, suddenly turned on Andrew Gray at the victim's Barrhead home in May of this year. He pled guilty at the High Court in Glasgow to the shocking attack.

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Drop your gun: French hand over their unlicensed weapons to police

French gun owners were handing over their weapons at police collection points across the country this week as part of a campaign to round up unlicensed firearms, often heirlooms lying in attics or forgotten at the back of cupboards.

Chicago Sun-Times

Illinois Dems target assault weapons, age of gun owners in response to Highland Park mass shooting: ‘It really can’t wait’

The measure would ban the sale of assault weapons immediately, prevent sales of ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds and raise eligibility for a state firearm owner identification card to 21.

Daily Record

Boy, 10, shot and killed mum after she refused to buy him virtual reality headset

The boy, who family members said has mental health issues, is being held in juvenile detention.

Tribune News Service

Where Walker and Warnock stand on crime

Rising rates of violent crime are a top concern for Georgia voters.

The Independent UK

Tough Oregon gun law faces legal challenge, could be delayed

Voters in Oregon passed one of the nation's toughest gun control laws, but the new permit-to-purchase mandate is facing a legal challenge with days to go before it takes effect

AAP

Qld murder accused in court on 18 charges

On remand after a bikie gang defector's shooting death, Fidel Gunes has received a jail term in Brisbane District Court for a total of 18 charges.

Los Angeles Times

Mongols biker who killed cop during raid agrees to manslaughter plea after 2 murder acquittals

A member of the Mongols motorcycle gang who killed a Pomona police SWAT officer serving a search warrant more than eight years ago pleaded no contest Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter after twice being acquitted of murder.

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