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UK March 26, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 02: Police officers are investigating at the crime scene after a mass shooting at a nightclub in Queens, New York, United States on January 02, 2024. At least 10 people injured in mass shooting on nightclub. The shooting occurred near the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, the New York Post reported citing cops and sources. (Photo by Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Manhunt after mass shooting outside nightclub leaves 11 injured

US January 2, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Gunman shoots himself after killing 12, including two children, in Montenegro

World January 2, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Teenage girl and teacher killed in shooting named and pictured for first time

Teenage girl and teacher killed in shooting named and pictured for first time

US December 19, 2024 By Sam Corbishley

Teacher and child shot dead by 15-year-old girl who turned gun on herself

US December 17, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

At Least Four Killed in Shooting at French Migrant Camp Dunkirk, France ??? At least four people have been killed in a shooting at a migrant camp in Loon-Plage, near Dunkirk, with reports suggesting a fifth victim was killed outside the camp. The French police have confirmed ???multiple murders??? were committed during the incident. Gunman Surrenders According to French media, a man claiming to be the gunman handed himself in at the nearby Ghyvelde police station shortly after the shooting. Authorities have not yet confirmed the suspect???s identity or motive. Ongoing Investigation The incident, which occurred on Saturday, December 14, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the area. Local authorities have launched a full investigation, and the scene remains cordoned off as forensic teams work to establish what happened. Context of the Area Loon-Plage, located near Dunkirk, has been a hub for makeshift migrant camps over the years, often used as a temporary shelter by individuals hoping to cross into the UK. Conditions in these camps are frequently criticized for being overcrowded and unsafe.

Five shot dead in Dunkirk migrant camp after 'lone gunman went on a killing spree'

World December 15, 2024 By Luke Alsford

A law enforcement official works at the scene of a mass shooting in Lusikisiki, South Africa September 28, 2024. South African Police Services/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Mass shooting leaves 18 dead and killer on the run in remote South Afrcian town

World September 30, 2024 By Laura Brick

This image provided by WBMA shows police and emergency vehicles in the entertainment district after a shooting in Birmingham, Ala., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. (Bill Castle/WBMA via AP)

Manhunt launched in Alabama shooting after four killed during targeted 'hit'

US September 22, 2024 By Jen Mills

Terrifying cache of weapons baby-faced boy, 11, amassed 'for school shooting'

US September 18, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

High school shooting teen suspect and his dad make first appearance in historic case

US September 6, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

Father of suspect in Georgia school shooting 'gave his son a gun for Christmas'

US September 6, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

I'm part of the Columbine generation - the latest shooting shows nothing has changed

World September 5, 2024 By Sarah Hooper

Four commuters shot dead 'execution style' as they sat on train

US September 5, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

School shooting suspect, 14, interviewed by police last year over threat to attack school

US September 5, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

At approximately 2:42 p.m., gunshots were heard near Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn, off the West Indian Day parade route. Police responded to the scene and, shortly thereafter, confirmed that three males had been shot. The victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Additional police units were deployed to manage crowd control and assist with the investigation. Authorities are searching for a male suspect described as wearing a black bandana and an oil-stained brown shirt. The suspect was last seen heading westbound on Eastern Parkway towards Classon Avenue. Officers are working to establish a crime scene near the parade route. Officers advised that no additional units were needed at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing their search for the suspect.

Five shot at West Indian American Day Parade in New York

US September 3, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

Yellow tape blocks off the parking lot of the Forest Park Blue Line train station in Forest Park, Ill., after four people were fatally shot on the train early Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (Pat Nabong/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Four killed in mass shooting on a train were sleeping

US September 3, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

Four shot dead during birthday party at a nightclub

US July 14, 2024 By Danny Rigg

Damage can be seen to a front window law enforcement officers work the scene of a shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Ark., Friday, June 21, 2024. (Colin Murphey/Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

Two killed and eight wounded in grocery store mass shooting

US June 22, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

eric coughlin micayla coughlin 13536339 Tragedy as pregnant woman shot in her stomach loses her unborn baby and her eight-year-old son who was blasted in the head fights for his life after Michigan splash pad shooting

Parents shot seven times while shielding daughters from gunman at water park

US June 18, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

Four police officers shot dead in home standoff

US April 30, 2024 By Jessica Kwong

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