Tag: Mass Shootings

Shooting deaths of police officers are up 78 percent so far this year compared to 2015, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's mid-year report. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Shooting deaths of police officers up 78 percent

Maria Biery · July 27, 2016 4:36 pm

People gather near the scene of a fatal shooting at Club Blu nightclub in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday. (WBBH via AP)

National Security

No terrorist link in Ft. Myers shooting that killed two

Kelly Cohen · July 25, 2016 11:14 am

Watch: During Clinton rally, Tim Kaine recalls Virginia Tech

Madeleine Morgenstern · July 23, 2016 6:41 pm

The number is at its highest point in the poll's four-year history. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Poll: Two-in-three Americans want tougher gun controls

Anna Giaritelli · July 23, 2016 4:21 pm

Donald Trump's message comes a day after voicing concerns about Americans' safety due to increasing terrorism. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

National Security

Trump on Munich attack: ‘This cannot continue’

Anna Giaritelli · July 22, 2016 9:53 pm

Obama said he wants to keep police safe and bridge the divide between law enforcement and minority communities. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama thanks cops at White House event

Nicole Duran · July 22, 2016 8:40 pm

Shooter kills nine in Munich; officials see no link to ISIS

Anna Giaritelli, Kelly Cohen · July 22, 2016 5:15 pm

President Obama spoke to reporters after meeting with his domestic criminal justice team. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama pledges ‘concrete’ support to police

Susan Crabtree · July 19, 2016 11:45 pm

Trump: Black Lives Matter calling for ‘death to the police’

Kelly Cohen · July 19, 2016 3:38 pm

Obama offered his unwavering support to police as they "do their difficult, dangerous jobs." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

National Security

Obama tells cops: ‘We have your backs’

Kelly Cohen · July 19, 2016 12:17 pm

‘Blue lives matter,’ Milwaukee sheriff tells GOP

Anna Giaritelli · July 19, 2016 2:10 am

Flags will be lowered until Friday night to honor the three Baton Rouge police officers who were gunned down. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for third time in 10 days

Susan Crabtree · July 18, 2016 10:41 pm