Texas mall shooter identified as authorities probe possible extremist ties
The gunman from Saturday's shooting was identified by police as Mauricio Garcia, 33. A source said he was a security guard with no prior serious criminal record.
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At least 8 killed, 7 wounded in Texas mall shooting; suspected gunman dead
The suspect was shot and killed by a responding officer who was at the mall on an unrelated call, police said.
5 killed, 8 injured in downtown Louisville shooting; gunman dead
The shooting took place at an Old National Bank branch in Louisville. Police said the gunman, 25, worked at the bank.
Police "strongly believe" Nashville school shooter had other targets, including local mall
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
3 Arrested After Boston Police Find Loaded Gun Under Infant's Car Seat
Police arrested three people Monday after finding a large, loaded handgun under a 10-month-old infant's car seat in the back seat of their car.
Lowell Father Facing Charges After 8-Year-Old Brings Gun To School
A Lowell man is facing charges after police say his son brought a gun to his school and showed it to his classmates after school last week.
Police: Teen Found Sleeping With Gun In Boston Schoolyard
Police have arrested an 18-year-old Massachusetts man after he was allegedly found sleeping with a loaded gun tucked under his arm in the playground area of a Boston elementary school.
Auction Of Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin Troubling To Boston Mayor, Police
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and police are "deeply troubled" about the auction of a gun that was used to kill 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in Florida in February 2012.
Senator Wants Investigation Into Gun That Looks Like iPhone
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for a federal investigation into the weapon.
Boston Police Find Gun In Baby Bassinet
Police said they also found multiple plastic bags full of heroin and cocaine, as well as about $1,000.
Gov. Baker Would Weigh Gun Sale Ban To Those On No-Fly Lists
Gov. Charlie Baker said he would look into whether to use an executive order to ban gun sales to those on federal no-fly watch lists.
2 Dorchester Men Charged With Dedham Armed Robbery
Two Dorchester men have been charged with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday morning in Dedham.
85-Year-Old Man's Alleged Road Rage Leads to Police Standoff
An 85-year-old man was arrested Saturday after an alleged road rage incident led to an hours-long police standoff at his home.
Boston Police Sergeant Apologizes For Intimidation Incident
A Boston police sergeant has apologized to a 61-year-old man he confronted for videotaping officers as they detained a teenager.
Bystander Films Boston Police Officer Holding Toy Gun To Camera
The officer was caught on camera appearing to wave a gun in a bystander's face.
Police: Man Wearing Body Armor, Carrying Gun Arrested At BMC Helipad
A man who was wearing body armor and carrying a gun at the Boston Medical Center helipad Saturday has been arrested, police say.
Worcester Teen Arrested For Having Gun In School Locker
A Worcester high school student was arrested Friday after a gun and ammunition were found in his locker.
Braintree Student Arrested For Allegedly Bringing Loaded Gun To School
A 14-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly bringing a gun to a Braintree school on Wednesday morning.
Gun Expert Says Tsarnaev Brothers Fired 56 Bullets At Police
A ballistics expert has testified that 56 bullets were fired at police in Watertown during a violent confrontation with the Boston Marathon bombers days after the 2013 attack.
Defense Argues Hernandez Could Be Holding Pellet Gun In Video
Aaron Hernandez's defense team raised questions about a Glock employee's testimony.
Cleaning Staff Found Guns All Over Aaron Hernandez's Home
It was all about guns Monday in the Aaron Hernandez murder trial.
Two Teens Arrested For Allegedly Shooting BB's At Worcester Church
Two teens were arrested Sunday after allegedly shooting BB's at a church in Worcester.
Masked Gunman Robs Milford Store Clerk
Security cameras caught a masked gunman as he burst into the Milford convenience store on South Main Street Tuesday night.
Man With Weapon In Custody After Manchester, N.H. School Lockdown
A man is in custody after someone was seen entering a Manchester, New Hampshire high school with a gun, police said.
Haverhill PD: Robbery Suspect Fired At Clerk, But Weapon Jammed
The robber tried to fire his weapon but apparently jammed.
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Drinking too much diet soda could be bad for your liver, study says
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NH nurse goes into cardiac arrest during heart care training
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Keller: Sports betting targeting college students a big fear for state regulators
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