Maker of rifle used in Uvalde withdraws from NRA convention
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"This week is not the appropriate time to be promoting our products," an executive said in an email.
If signs prevent one suicide, homicide or unintentional death of a child, they're worth it, says county legislator.
"This horrific and senseless nightmare that I just can't seem to wake up from has absolutely crushed and debilitated my life and heart," Maite's mom said. "...[She was] my very best friend."
The Duchess of Sussex placed flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the courthouse in Uvalde.
"He would always say, 'I want to be a cop so I can protect all these other people from the bad guys," the 9-year-old said.
The family of Irma and Joe Garcia say they were high school sweethearts who had been together for more than 25 years.
The violence-plagued nation is suing firearms manufacturers in the U.S. over cross-border weapon smuggling.
The 90 minutes between when the gunman first arrived at the scene and when he was killed are under intense scrutiny.
The stepsister of Jose Flores, one of the 19 children killed in the Texas school shooting, said he wanted to be a police officer when he grew up to protect people from "the bad guys." Lilia Luciano shares more on the innocent lives lost.
The town of Uvalde is mourning the 21 victims whose lives were cut short at Robb Elementary School. The memorials honoring the victims are a poignant reminder of what will never again be, as the community looks for someway to lift itself up. Tony Dokoupil has more.
The two Major League Baseball teams announced their social media collaboration on Thursday, saying it was in response to the recent mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde.
The student said at one point, a cop told students to yell if they need help. One of the kids did – and "the guy overheard and he came in and shot her."
Law enforcement authorities are facing mounting questions and criticism over how much time elapsed before they put a stop to the rampage.
Frustrated onlookers say officers didn't enter the school quickly enough but authorities praised the courage of those who went inside and said they did so as soon as circumstances allowed.
"We're going to work throughout the weekend, and all through next week to see if we can find some common ground," said Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy.
Public records show the federal government has paid tens of millions of dollars on school safety protocols.
People in Britain, Australia and New Zealand are yet again struggling to comprehend why America's lawmakers appear unmoved by a massacre of innocents.
They had been amid a group of girls when the shooting occurred on Tuesday, but "they are all gone now," Jackie Cazares' father said.
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the community is almost entirely focused on planning vigils, funerals, and fundraisers.
President Trump said Wednesday he still plans on attending the convention.
Democratic leaders implored Republican senators to drop their opposition to gun legislation while signaling that the Senate won't immediately hold votes.
President Biden said he and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Uvalde Texas "in the coming days."
The gunman, identified as an 18-year-old man from the area, was killed by law enforcement, police said.
The gunman legally purchased two AR-style rifles at a local federal firearms licensee on May 17 and on May 20, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
It happened after Sandy Hook, Parkland, Orlando and Buffalo. Uvalde is no exception.