New Jersey councilwoman killed in possible targeted attack – CBS News Watch CBS News Eunice Dwumfour, a councilwoman in Sayreville, New Jersey, was found dead in her car with multiple gunshot wounds, according to police. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On … Read more
Prosecution focuses on motive in Alex Murdaugh trial – CBS News Watch CBS News The murder trial of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh took a dramatic turn when the judge ruled that evidence of a possible motive could be introduced by prosecutors. Scott MacFarlane has the details. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
The use of ghost guns — homemade firearms that can be built from parts bought online or with 3D printers — in US crimes has risen more than 1,000% since 2017, the Department of Justice said in a federal report released Wednesday. The findings are based on tracing data collected by the Bureau of Alcohol, … Read more
2/2: CBS News Prime Time – CBS News Watch CBS News John Dickerson reports on a suspected Chinese spy balloon and speaks with ATF Director Steven Dettelbach about guns found at crime scenes. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On .
The 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that it is unconstitutional for a state to ban a person under a domestic violence protection order from possessing firearms. The highly conservative appeals court’s decision is the latest in a string of lower court cases invalidating gun control laws following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 … Read more
Transit worker killed in DC Metro shooting rampage – CBS News Watch CBS News A transit worker was killed in a shooting at a Washington, D.C., Metro stop on Wednesday when he tried to protect a woman from a gunman. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Washington. Be the first to know Get … Read more
Transit worker killed, 3 hurt in DC shooting – CBS News Watch CBS News A transit worker was killed and three others were injured when a gunman opened fire Wednesday morning during the morning commute in Washington, D.C. Authorities said the incident began on a city bus and ended when the suspect was disarmed by … Read more
Late. Murphy on gun laws: “Apple pie and kittens… don’t poll as high as background checks do” – CBS News Watch CBS News Connecticut Democratic Senator Chris Murphy joins “Red and Blue” with strong opinions about gun reform. Plus, he discusses the debt limit, immigration policy and more. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
Virginia school reopens weeks after 6-year-old shot teacher – CBS News Watch CBS News Students at an elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, returned to the classroom for the first time since a 6-year-old shot his teacher. New security protocols are in effect. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser … Read more
London — A 19-year-old British man whose extreme right-wing videos helped “inspire” two recent US shootings, according to police, was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison by a UK court. Daniel Harris was convicted of encouraging terrorism. He had previously been found guilty of six terrorism offenses in November of 2022, following a slew … Read more