shootings
Coverage of shootings in the Nexus archive.
- Teens in This Small Indiana City Want to Talk About Shootings. Adults Are Listening.
Teens in Fort Wayne, Indiana, highlighted widespread exposure to gun violence during a youth-led forum, revealing that most knew individuals killed by gunfire. The event, organized by Alive Community Outreach and Fort Wayne Community Schools, followed recent shootings and aims to address rising violence in Black neighborhoods, despite some declines in juvenile gunshot victims.
- Albany's Office of Violence Prevention rolls out new plan for city partnerships
Albany's Office of Violence Prevention has launched a new plan following a weekend with seven violent incidents, including youth with guns, multiple shootings, a homicide, and a stabbing. Officials reported nearly 900 police calls but emphasized that crime remains down overall.
- Gary shootings leave 10-year-old dead, several injured
A 10-year-old boy was killed and several others injured in two separate shootings in Gary early Sunday. Police believe the incidents are unrelated and are seeking information from the public.
- 10-year-old Chicago boy killed, 7 others injured in 2 separate Gary shootings minutes apart: police
Two separate shootings that occurred minutes apart overnight in northwest Indiana resulted in the death of a 10-year-old Chicago boy and injuries to at least seven others, according to police. The incidents took place in Gary, as reported by authorities on Sunday.
- 10-year-old boy shot, killed in Gary, Indiana, police say
A 10-year-old boy was shot and killed in Gary, Indiana, during two separate shootings that occurred in Northwest Indiana early Sunday morning. Several other individuals were injured in the incidents.
- Shootings Mar July Fourth Celebrations
Shootings occurred during July Fourth celebrations in Brooklyn, resulting in the deaths of four children and a police detective in two separate incidents.
- Chicago overnight crime: 2 wounded, 1 dead across South Side
Two men were wounded in separate shootings overnight in Chicago, while another man was found dead with head injuries in an unrelated incident. All incidents occurred across the South Side of the city.
- Englewood youth program relocates after two shootings outside center
A free youth program in Englewood that serves over 40 children has relocated after two shootings occurred outside its center at 344 W. 75th Street. The program was forced to move due to safety concerns following the incidents.
- Less blood, younger shooters: NYC hits record low crime even as teen gunmen rise
New York City reported record lows in shootings and murders in the first half of 2026, with 322 shootings and 122 murders, but the percentage of teen shooters increased to 22%. Major crimes like burglary and robbery also declined, though rapes rose due to expanded legal definitions.
- NYPD reports fewest shootings, murders on record for first half of year
The NYPD reported record-low shootings and murders in New York City during the first half of 2026, with major crime also declining citywide.
- Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announces plans to retire
Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced his retirement after less than three years in the role. During his tenure, murders in the city fell by 32% and shootings by 41%.
- 5 shootings leave 3 dead, 3 hurt in just over a day in Baton Rouge
Five shootings occurred in Baton Rouge within a little over one day, resulting in three deaths and three injuries. Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.
- Chicago crime overnight: Man killed, 3 shot, woman stabbed in separate incidents
Overnight violence in Chicago resulted in one man's death and three others injured in two separate shootings, while a woman was stabbed during an argument on the Southwest Side. Police provided details on the incidents.
- 19 alleged gang members linked to 13 shootings under arrest in the Bronx
19 alleged gang members were arrested in the Bronx as part of Operation Red Zone, which is linked to 13 shootings. The arrests are detailed in a report by CeFaan Kim.
- Chicago crime overnight: 1 dead, 5 injured in separate shootings, stabbing
A man was killed near a South Side CTA train yard as four others were shot and another man was stabbed in separate overnight incidents across Chicago. The incidents resulted in one death and five injuries.
- Three overnight shootings in Minneapolis leave man dead, 2 others hurt
Minneapolis police are investigating three separate shootings early Sunday morning that left one man dead and two others injured, including a 15-year-old girl. The incidents occurred within 45 minutes in different parts of the city.
- Four slain within hours in shootings, car-bombing amid Arab community violence
Four people were killed and a 6-year-old boy was injured in a series of violent incidents, including a car-bombing in Jaffa and shootings in Qalansawe and Taibe. The total number of victims in the Arab-Israeli community this year has reached 141.
- 22 alleged gang members arrested in connection to 26 shootings across Brooklyn and Manhattan
22 alleged gang members were arrested in connection to 26 shootings across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The arrests are part of a gang-related investigation reported by Darla Miles.
- ‘It’s unimaginable’: deadly shooting shatters sense of safety in California city
A teenager fatally shot two people at a public library in Chico, California, shattering the community's sense of safety. The city has previously faced deadly wildfires and nearby shootings.
- Chicago crime overnight: Rideshare driver wounded, robbery victim in critical condition in separate shootings
A rideshare driver was wounded while dropping off passengers, and another man was critically injured during an armed robbery in two of three separate shootings reported overnight on Chicago's West and Northwest sides.
- 17-year-old charged with terrorism for alleged role in shootings
A 17-year-old is charged with terrorism for an alleged role in shootings. Texas law requires prosecutors to prove the individual committed the offenses with intent to intimidate or coerce the public.
- At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call
At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured in several shootings in Chicago since Friday. Donald Trump called for military intervention in the city and criticized Illinois governor JB Pritzker for not accepting national guard troops.
- At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call
At least seven people were killed and dozens injured in Chicago shootings since Friday. Mayor states 'violence has no place in our city' while Donald Trump criticizes Illinois Governor JB Pritzker for not accepting national guard troops and calls for military intervention.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
A series of shootings in Chicago over the weekend resulted in seven deaths and 38 injuries, according to police reports. The incidents occurred since Friday evening.
- 7 killed and dozens injured following series of weekend shootings in Chicago
Seven people were killed and at least 38 others injured in a series of shootings in Chicago since Friday evening. Police attribute the incidents to a spate of violence over the weekend.
- FBI offers $25,000 reward for arrest in string of interstate shootings
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in a series of shootings in Kansas City, Missouri. The reward is part of an investigation into a string of interstate shootings.
- NYC Knicks celebrations marred by 7 shootings, police say
NYPD deployed riot squads and mounted horse units to disperse New York Knicks fans celebrating the NBA Championship victory in New York City on June 13, 2026. Police reported seven shootings and disorder caused by a small group of individuals amid otherwise peaceful celebrations.
- HPD investigates two separate Sunday morning shootings in Honolulu
HPD is investigating two separate shootings that occurred early Sunday morning in Honolulu. The incidents are being treated as distinct cases.
- 2 injured following Honolulu shootings: HPD, EMS
Two people were injured in multiple shootings in the Ala Moana area of Honolulu early on June 14, with one man in critical condition. The incidents were reported by Honolulu Police Department (HPD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
- 2 Umm al-Fahm men shot and killed in apparently separate incidents in northern Arab towns
Two men from Umm al-Fahm, Ibrahim Agbaria and Wissam Jabareen, were shot and killed in separate incidents in northern Arab towns. Agbaria was killed in his bakery in Kafr Qara during sirens warning of Iranian missile fire, while Jabareen was killed in Musheirifia. The article notes that Agbaria's brother was shot dead four years prior.
- 1 killed and 5 injured in Israel shootings
Multiple shooting attacks in Israel have killed 1 person and injured five others, according to Israeli police.
- Police in Iowa say they think man shot and killed 6 relatives, then himself
Police in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people believed to have been killed by a relative who later took his own life when confronted by police.
- Venezuelan prisoners stage rooftop protest over alleged abuse and shootings
Inmates at Venezuela's Barinas prison staged a rooftop protest to demand justice over alleged abuse and shootings. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about prison conditions and human rights in the region.
- 5 officers struck by car after ‘teen takeover’ hits Chicago’s West Side — as 19 people hurt in shootings
At least five officers were struck by a driver during a 'teen takeover' event in Chicago's West Side, part of a viral trend involving youth-led criminal activity. The incident occurred alongside 19 people being injured in shootings, highlighting ongoing violence in the area.
- Twenty-four hours of bloodshed in Philadelphia: Body found in suitcase, one dead and 7 injured in shootings
Philadelphia experienced 24 hours of violent crime, including a body found in a suitcase, one fatality, and seven injuries from multiple shootings. The incidents have heightened concerns over public safety in the city.
- Trump on why shootings happen around him
President Trump attributes the occurrence of multiple shootings around him to his significant impact, stating that individuals who make the biggest impact are targeted.
- Navy veteran charged in series of Atlanta-area shootings dies in jail
A Navy veteran charged in a series of Atlanta-area shootings that resulted in three deaths has died in jail, according to authorities. The incident involved multiple shootings linked to the suspect, who was awaiting trial.