Mass shooting
Coverage of Mass shooting in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested in Coney Island mass shooting that wounded 8, including 4 children
A man was arrested in a Coney Island mass shooting that injured eight people, including four children, near West 30th Street and Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. A 21-year-old woman remains in critical condition.
- Victims identified, reward offered in Centreville mass shooting
Two men, Dekevion Andrews and Donavan Jackson, were killed in a Fourth of July mass shooting in Centreville, Mississippi. Authorities are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
- Some question effectiveness of Emergency Assistance Centers as another opens following mass shooting
The West Garfield Park emergency assistance center is the third such facility opened in the past month. Critics are questioning the effectiveness of these centers following a mass shooting.
- GUN VIOLENCE IN NYC: 12 shot across July 4 celebrations, including several children in Brooklyn mass shooting
Twelve people were shot across three New York City boroughs during July 4 celebrations, including eight injured in a Brooklyn mass shooting at a family barbecue. A man in all-black clothing and a ski mask fired into the courtyard, wounding four children and four adults, with a 21-year-old woman in critical condition. A separate shooting in Queens and an ongoing investigation into potential gang-related ties were also reported.
- Chicago mass shooting leaves 6 hurt on West Side, police say
A mass shooting on Chicago’s West Side early Sunday morning left six people, mostly teenagers, injured. The incident occurred in the city's West Side neighborhood. Six individuals were hurt, with the victims predominantly being teenagers.
- Wilkinson County sheriff: 2 dead, 7 hurt in Centreville mass shooting
Two men were killed and seven others injured in a mass shooting near the Orchard Café in Centreville, Mississippi on July 4th. The Centreville Police Department is leading the investigation.
- Chicago crime: 2 killed, 2 critically hurt in South Side mass shooting overnight
A mass shooting on Chicago's South Side resulted in two deaths and two critical injuries overnight. Additional incidents included a stabbing and another shooting on the West Side.
- ‘Humanity has chosen to become idiots’: This Brown professor switched to take-home exams after a mass shooting and discovered mass cheating
Brown University Professor Roberto Serrano switched to take-home exams for his economics class after a campus mass shooting but discovered widespread AI-assisted cheating. Over 40 students scored a perfect 100 on the exam, with answers matching AI-generated responses from ChatGPT, leading to a cheating scandal.
- Five dead in mass shooting in Germany: Police order people to stay away from the area
A mass shooting in Germany has left five people dead, with police instructing the public to avoid the area. The incident is being treated as a major security threat.
- Mass shooting at L.A. street takeover leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
A mass shooting occurred at an illegal street takeover in Carson, resulting in one death and six injuries. The incident took place near Harmon Avenue and Charles Willard Street, as confirmed by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials.
- Teen accused of 2025 Lit Lounge mass shooting faces two new felonies after release on bond
An Austin teenager accused of a 2025 mass shooting at Lit Lounge faces two new felony charges for alleged involvement in an armed robbery after being released on bond. The arrest occurred less than two months after his release from jail on a separate felony arrest.
- Chicago drill rapper Mello Buckzz arrested on the West Side on weapons, resisting charges
Chicago drill rapper Mello Buckzz was arrested on weapons and resisting charges after being found with a stolen gun and an open bottle of vodka in her Mercedes SUV on the West Side. She was booked into Cook County Jail without bail following the June 16 arrest and was previously involved in a mass shooting last summer that killed four people, including her boyfriend, and injured 14 others.
- Ex-Illinois teacher awaiting deportation linked to Tren de Aragua mass shooting in Chicago: DHS
A former Illinois teacher living in the United States illegally was arrested by federal authorities for alleged involvement in a 2024 Tren de Aragua mass shooting in Chicago that killed three people at a house party.
- 1 More Question: What to do about Chicago crime?
Chicago experienced 30 shootings over the weekend, including a mass shooting that injured 12 people. President Donald Trump suggested a solution to combat crime, referencing Governor JB Pritzker.
- Children among 6 wounded in Maryland mass shooting as detectives work to determine what occurred
Six people, including children, were wounded in a mass shooting in Maryland. Anne Arundel County police responded to an 'unknown disturbance' at 4:40 a.m. and are investigating the incident.
- Mass shooting among weekend violence that leaves 6 dead and 28 injured in crime-plagued Chicago
A mass shooting occurred in Chicago during weekend violence, resulting in 6 deaths and 28 injuries. The incident highlights ongoing crime issues in the city.
- Children among 6 wounded in Maryland mass shooting as detectives work to determine what occurred
A mass shooting in Hanover, Maryland, left six people wounded, including two children, with non-life-threatening injuries. Anne Arundel County police are investigating the incident, which occurred early Saturday, and have not yet made any arrests.
- Florida man indicted for allegedly plotting mass shooting of Jewish employees at advocacy group
A Florida man was indicted for allegedly plotting to carry out a mass shooting targeting Jewish employees at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. On Dec. 23, 2024, he attempted to execute the attack at the organization's office.
- Former employee charged in deadly shooting at business in Lansing, police say
A former employee was charged in a deadly mass shooting at a business in Lansing. Detectives are investigating the incident in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
- Victim in Texas mass shooting identified as 'loving husband and father' who worked for his city
The victim in a Texas mass shooting was identified as a 'loving husband and father' who worked for his city.
- Latest news on mass shooting in Midland, Texas
A mass shooting occurred in Midland, Texas, resulting in at least one fatality. Officials provided an update on the incident, and CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reported on the event.
- Today in History: June 12, 49 people killed in Pulse nightclub shooting
On June 12, 2016, a gunman opened fire at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, killing 49 people and wounding 53. The shooter, Omar Mateen, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group during a standoff before being killed by police.
- Man convicted in plot to shoot up Ohio State sorority now lives two blocks from campus
Tres Genco, a 22-year-old from Hillsboro, Ohio, was convicted in a plot to shoot up an Ohio State sorority and now resides two blocks from campus. He was charged with a hate crime related to a plot to conduct a mass shooting of women.
- 2 teens among 7 shot in Trenton mass shooting
Two teenagers are among seven people shot in a mass shooting in Trenton, New Jersey. Police are investigating the late-night incident involving multiple victims.
- 12 dead in mass shooting after gang opened fire on residents in poor South African neighbourhood
A mass shooting in a poor South African neighborhood left 12 people dead after a gang opened fire on residents. The attack targeted residents in the area.
- Manhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, according to police. The suspects, believed to be over 10 individuals, arrived in a minibus and opened fire in an informal settlement in the Cleveland suburb. South Africa has experienced several recent high-profile mass shootings, including two in December.
- Multiple attackers kill 12 people and wound 9 in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, according to police reports. The incident occurred in the South African city and was confirmed by local authorities.
- Twelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way
Twelve people were killed in a mass shooting in Johannesburg. Police are conducting a manhunt for over 10 suspects linked to the attack on an informal settlement.
- Mass shooting by multiple attackers leaves dozen dead in South Africa
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in a late-night mass shooting near Johannesburg, South Africa, according to police. The incident occurred in a South African city's outskirts.
- Multiple attackers kill 12 people and wound 9 in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine others in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg. The incident occurred in the South African city, highlighting a security concern.
- 12 killed, 9 injured in mass shooting in Johannesburg settlement, police say
Twelve people were killed and nine injured in a mass shooting in a Johannesburg settlement, according to police. Authorities are conducting a manhunt for more than 10 suspects.
- Iowa superintendent says 2 students were among victims in family mass shooting
Two students were among six people killed in a mass shooting in Iowa that authorities believe was committed by a relative. The superintendent of a local school district confirmed the students' deaths.
- Sixty-Nine Count Indictment Returned Against Alleged Mass Shooter Who Opened Fire at a Bus Stop
A 69-count indictment has been returned against an alleged mass shooter who opened fire at a bus stop. The charges reflect the serious nature of the incident and the number of victims or counts involved. This represents a significant development in a violent criminal case.
- 'Our martyrs and our heroes': These are the stories of the San Diego shooting victims who stopped the gunmen
Three men were killed while heroically stopping gunmen during an attempted mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, protecting dozens of schoolchildren in the process. Their actions are being remembered as acts of martyrdom and heroism by the community.
- Heartbreaking scenes as ‘heroes’ killed at San Diego Islamic Center shooting are buried side-by-side
Three men were killed in a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. The victims were mourned at a memorial service on Thursday, with reports describing them as 'heroes' who were buried side-by-side.
- Sickening manifesto emerges of San Diego mosque shooters Cain Clark and Caleb Vasquez
Two teenage shooters, Cain Clark and Caleb Vasquez, allegedly carried out a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on May 18, killing multiple people. The attackers reportedly livestreamed the violence and left behind a manifesto detailing their motivations.
- Seven lawsuits filed against OpenAI by families of Canada mass-shooting victims
Seven lawsuits have been filed against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in California, alleging negligence and abetting a mass shooting in Canada by failing to monitor the suspect's ChatGPT activity. The families of victims claim OpenAI's AI system did not flag harmful content linked to the attack.
- OpenAI CEO apologizes to Tumbler Ridge community
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to the residents of Tumbler Ridge, Canada, for his company's failure to notify law enforcement about a suspect in a recent mass shooting. The apology was delivered via a letter to the community.
- Teen arrested in Louisiana mall shooting that killed a high school senior
A teen was arrested in connection with a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which resulted in the death of a high school senior. Baton Rouge police and Sheriff deputies responded to the incident on Thursday.
- Potential mass shooting at New Orleans festival foiled
A potential mass shooting at a New Orleans festival was thwarted, preventing a possible tragedy. Authorities intervened to stop the incident before it could escalate.