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.
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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.
Peyton Brewer left behind a fiancé and a two-year-old daughter. They were his whole world.
Hundreds of state and local police and federal agents have been involved in the search for Robert Card since the shootings Wednesday night.
Authorities pressed their manhunt for Robert Card, the suspect in the shooting that killed 18 people and injured 13 more at a restaurant and bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine.
Authorities said they identified a suspect after the gunfire in Lewiston and asked people in at least three communities to shelter in place.
Investigators believe there was a dispute between two groups when gunfire erupted near a dorm on the university's campus, police said.
Two young people were killed and 28 others were injured.
The 173-page report details Baltimore City's response to the Brooklyn Homes mass shooting, the largest in the city's history, and documents failures to properly respond before it was too late.
The Public Safety and Government Operations Committee will hold an oversight hearing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The 18-year-old is the second person to be arrested in connection to the mass shooting, but the first to be charged with opening fire.
The jury had to choose between the death penalty and life in prison for the gunman who killed 11 people and injured seven others in the 2018 attack.
At least 14 deaths and 50 injuries came from shootings over the Fourth of July weekend.
The remaining victims' injuries are considered non-life-threatening, police said.
In Baltimore, police knew about the block party at the Brooklyn Homes last year and sent squads to the area to monitor for any potential violence, police said. There wasn't any.
Police were seeking a dark-colored SUV they said the shots were fired from.
Police said the alleged shooter was wearing a bulletproof vest, had multiple magazines, a scanner, an AR-style rifle and a handgun.
The event in the Brooklyn Homes community is known as Brooklyn Day, an annual block party that Mayor Brandon Scott said has been celebrated for the last 27 years.
Baltimore Police are investigating a mass shooting that happened during a block party early Sunday morning in Brooklyn. Police say 30 people were injured; two were killed.
Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott give an update on a deadly mass shooting early Sunday morning at a block party in South Baltimore's Brooklyn neighborhood. 2 people are dead and 28 others injured.
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
Three 9-year-old students and three staffers were killed in the rampage at The Covenant School, a private Christian grade school. Police say they shot and killed the shooter.
Junior featherweight boxer Ernest Hall was killed during a mass shooting in West Baltimore on Thursday.
The suspect went to a second dance studio after the shooting, but someone there managed to disarm him, the Los Angeles County sheriff said.
People gathered at a church in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Sunday to pray for the lives lost during a mass shooting at a manufacturing plant in Smithsburg, Maryland.
A search warrant was issued for the suspect's West Virginia home, where more guns were found, officials said.
Maryland women's basketball is the 4-seed in the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
President Donald Trump's comments on low math schools at Baltimore Schools had many people in the city talking.
45 universities including Towson University, are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination in a push to end DEI.
A 20-year-old man is the fourth person to be charged with murder after a teen was found dead in a car in Columbia, Howard County police said.
Two alleged La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, gang members in Maryland were indicted for murder, according to the Department of Justice DOJ.
President Donald Trump singled out Baltimore schools on Thursday for their math achievement scores as the administration begins dismantling the Department of Education.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) failed to conduct a critical vulnerability assessment that would have allowed them to identify structural risks with the Key Bridge before it collapsed, the NTSB said during a news conference Thursday.
The weekend looks fine for outdoor activities, with more wind on Saturday and warmer temps compared to Sunday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the state is making the largest amount of cuts to the budget in 16 years.
Two more cases of measles were reported in Maryland, bringing the total in the state to three, the Maryland Department of Health reported on Thursday.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Hand-holding dog Dunson is looking for his Furever Home.
The Baltimore Banner joins WJZ at 9 to discuss a potential 200% tariff on wine from Europe.
Art With A Heart is celebrating its newest location and anniversary.
Take a peek at Classic Catering's Maryland Day menu.
Baltimore Center Stage is kicking off its spring youth programs with a production of Akeelah and the Bee.
Maryland women's basketball is the 4-seed in the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The cuteness of the "Crab Five" nickname belies the resiliency of Maryland's starters.
Weiss, 42, is charged with 14 counts of unauthorized access to computers and 10 counts of aggravated identity theft.
Derik Queen and Julian Reese developed a bond on and off the court at Baltimore's St. Frances Academy, despite being three years apart.
The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Cooper Rush to back up two-time MVP Lamar Jackson.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time since retaking office, telling lawmakers and the nation that "America is back."
In an Oval Office meeting, Vance and Trump accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful." Afterward, Zelenskyy and Ukrainian officials were told to leave.
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
Every Saturday morning inside St. John's United Methodist Church of Charles Village, AHF's Food for Health Pantry provides free groceries for the community.
Our Kids Read, a Maryland-based nonprofit opened a free children's bookstore in Dundalk to provide diverse reading selections and improve literacy rates in the Baltimore area.
A Baltimore County community is kicking off Black History Month by hosting a commemorative walk and paying a "tribute to the past".
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Meet Baltimore native and professional basketball player King Arthur, who opened Free Sweat Gym in Windsor Mill to promote mental wellness alongside fitness.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Small slivers of smoke can still be seen from the fire at the Owl Metals Recycling Facility Friday afternoon.
A new Maryland Law, "So Everybody Can Move Act," requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and state commercial plans to cover prosthetics designed for physical activities, including running, biking or swimming.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has fans excited as he films from inside a Harford County restaurant this week.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
Brands paid millions to air their commercials during Super Bowl 2025. Here's what's behind the cost, and why advertisers say it's worth it.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp on March 27, the U.S. Postal Service announced.
The weekend looks pleasant overall. Saturday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, along with a light breeze. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s.
Expect partly cloudy skies overnight Friday in Maryland, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 30s to around 40 degrees across the region.
Strong northwest winds will gust over 40 mph at times through early Friday afternoon. Winds will subside somewhat by Friday night, but temperatures will dip once again into the mid-to-upper 30s across the region.
Sunny but breezy Friday in Maryland
Sunny but cooler end of Maryland's workweek
Terps secure 15th straight appearance in Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament
Anti-DEI investigation threatens opportunities for minority students at Towson University
Controversy arises after President Trump criticizes low math scores in Baltimore schools
Former Baltimore Ravens coach Matt Weiss was charged with hacking athletes' intimate photos and videos, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The weekend looks pleasant overall. Saturday will bring a mix of sun and clouds, along with a light breeze. High temperatures will reach the mid-60s.