Why so many mass shooters have a military background
CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.
CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.
Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has previously been unsupportive of gun control legislation passed by House Democrats.
Police say one was pronounced dead at the scene and two others died in hospitals. The reasons for the shooting weren't clear.
His posts on a Russian social networking site suggest the 33-year-old had been planning the attack for weeks.
Among those who spoke out was a mother who lost her son in Parkland, Florida, to a gunman using an AR-15.
Nearly 49,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021, according to the CDC.
Among the dead were three 9-year-olds. CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on the investigation.
He's taking executive action and pushing his goal for universal background checks. CBS2's Dick Brennan has the story.
The Half Moon Bay shooting came two days after a massacre in Monterey Park took at least 11 lives and was followed by one in Oakland that left one person dead and seven wounded.
On Saturday night, a gunman killed 11 people in Monterey Park outside Los Angeles. Monday night's attack unfolded about 400 miles north, in Half Moon Bay, outside of San Francisco. CBS2's Maurice Dubois reports.
Her powerful speech comes as President Joe Biden is pushing to ban assault rifles.
John Suthers says the shooting that left at least five dead "could have been exponentially more tragic" without that intervention in the gay nightclub in his city.
Tuesday marks the first day of public school classes there since the massacre in which 19 elementary school students and two teachers lost their lives.
Those who've experienced mass violence say the state isn't doing enough to prevent future incidents, while law enforcement officials tell CBS News state law makes it easy for criminals to get guns.
The president is calling for more action, even as he celebrates the passage of the toughest new gun control measure passed in 30 years.
The law is named after 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff, who was killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Several council members will introduce a bill Thursday aimed at cracking down on gun violence. As CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, the bill focuses on the illegal flow of firearms into the city.
Congress is ready to pass the most important gun reform legislation on the federal level in more than three decades. CBS2's John Dias reports.
CBS2's Elise Preston has the latest on what the outline entails. Also, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and the NRA respond.
House lawmakers took action after a heartbreaking day of testimony. They heard from families who lost loved ones to gun violence and stories from those who survived it. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Tens of thousands of people from across the country are taking part in the start of "Wear Orange Weekend." As CBS2's John Dias reports, it's an annual event that raises gun violence awareness.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state lawmakers renew calls for legislature to pass gun safety package.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both pushing for Congress to pass stricter gun laws, including an assault weapons ban.
Relatives of mass shooting victims who have seen the trailer for the movie are expressing deep concerns – fearing it could spark a repeat of the massacre inside Colorado cinema seven years ago.
Universal background checks on gun sales or nothing at all. That was the message from congressional Democratic leaders to President Donald Trump on Sunday.
Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Mason Miller retired Aaron Judge with a runner on for his first four-out save, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 for a four-game split.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city will start enforcing its curfew for kids on May 3 after an uptick in crimes involving suspects under 18.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
The MTA will invest $6 billion over the next decade to make mass transit more resilient to flooding during inclement weather.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Expect to see a passing shower this afternoon, with a rumble here and there. Temperatures will be in the upper 60s to around 70 degrees.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka says the city will start enforcing its curfew for kids on May 3 after an uptick in crimes involving suspects under 18.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
The city of Passaic, New Jersey is receiving over $1.5 million in federal funds for flash flood remediation.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Authorities with several law enforcement agencies continue to search an area in Manorville for evidence in the Gilgo Beach murders case.
U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released their 2024 high school rankings, including nearly 2,000 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut combined.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
Former President Donald Trump visited a construction site in Midtown for an NYC rally before returning to court in his alleged "hush money" trial.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
Mayor Eric Adams announced New York City's executive budget for the next fiscal year on Wednesday.
House Speaker Mike Johnson was met with loud boos as he visited Columbia University, where he joined calls for the president's resignation amid pro-Palestinian protests.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, may increase the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Hear from a doctor for advice on lowering your risk factors.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The classic musical, which first opened in 1966, is back on Broadway in an immersive new production titled "Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club," starring Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin and Bebe Neuwirth. Leave your troubles outside!
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was released Friday, and Swifties in New York City came together to celebrate.
Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.
Joel Embiid scored 50 points, making all four 3-point attempts and scoring 18 in a potential series-shifting third quarter on Thursday night to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 125-114 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Mason Miller retired Aaron Judge with a runner on for his first four-out save, and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-1 for a four-game split.
The Jets have eight picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, including the final pick, aka "Mr. Irrelevant."
The New York Giants have six picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, which got underway at 8 p.m. Thursday in Detroit and ends on Saturday.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival returns to the Schomburg Center later this week.
There are plans to turn an Inwood parking lot into new affordable apartments for the community.
From affordable housing to commercial properties, New York City developers are addressing the climate crisis in a variety of ways.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 25 at 11 p.m.
In the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday, the Giants selected WR Malik Nabers with the sixth overall pick, and the Jets took tackle Olu Fashanu with the 11th overall pick.
New York City will soon require warning labels for sugary foods and drinks at chain restaurants and coffee shops. Mayor Eric Adams approved the law last year, but the city's health department has now posted the requirements and set a public hearing for late May.
In 2020, Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of rape and sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexually assaulting an actress and committing a sex act on a former production assistant, but he will now get a new trial. CBS New York's Derick Waller has reaction.
At least one person was taken into custody outside Columbia University on Thursday as dueling protests over the Israel-Hamas war got heated. This comes as negotiations continue over what's next for demonstrators camped out on campus. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.