Police chief: Connecticut is "model" for gun laws after Sandy Hook shooting

Spagnolo said he believes the laws in Connecticut are common sense.

• Mar 24, 2021

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station speak to students after their schools won a NASA-sponsored contest

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station speak to students after their schools won a NASA-sponsored contest. Elliott Ranch Elementary School in Elk Grove, California, and Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, were among the schools selected to participate. KOVR’s Ron Jones reports.

• Aug 28, 2014
• 1:43

Police chief on tackling gun violence

As Congress once again discusses potential action on gun violence, Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo of Waterbury, Connecticut testified at a hearing this week about the impact of his state's strict gun laws, which were adopted after the horrific shooting at Sandy Hook elementary school. Spagnolo joined CBSN to talk about measures that could be a model for other states.

• Mar 24, 2021
• 12:20

Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was shot to death in Santa Barbara, California, last month, reignited the movement for stricter gun laws in the U.S.

Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher was shot to death in Santa Barbara, California, last month, reignited the movement for stricter gun laws in the U.S. Martinez visited Washington to meet parents from Newtown, Tucson, and Columbine who know the grief he's feeling. Nancy Cordes reports.

• Jun 17, 2014
• 2:12

A beacon on the New Jersey coast is marking a major milestone. Jim Axelrod reports on the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the tradition that began before the American Revolution

A beacon on the New Jersey coast is marking a major milestone. Jim Axelrod reports on the Sandy Hook Lighthouse and the tradition that began before the American Revolution.

• Jun 11, 2014
• 3:47

During a question-and-answer session at the White House, the president wonders why nothing is being done about gun control

During a question-and-answer session at the White House, the president wondered why nothing is being done about gun control.

• Jun 10, 2014
• 7:44

Mark Barden “very happy” to see the New Jersey Assembly pass a bill to ban large ammo clips

As Mark Barden and other Newtown families looked on, the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill to limit gun magazines to 10 rounds; the bill now awaits action from Gov. Chris Christie

• May 23, 2014
• 1:03

Peter Lanza, father of Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza, gave his first extensive interview to The New Yorker magazine

Peter Lanza, father of Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza, gave his first extensive interview to The New Yorker magazine. He insists his son gave no warning signs and he had no idea Adam was capable of such violence. CBS News' Don Dahler reports.

• Mar 10, 2014
• 2:34

8/6: 60 Minutes

60 Minutes revisits the painful story of school children murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut; then, 60 Minutes investigates medical gear sold during Ebola crisis; and, architect Peter Marino calls his tattooed biker look "a decoy."

• Aug 6, 2017
• 43:47

Sandy Hook mom becomes mental health advocate

Eight years after Scarlett Lewis lost her son Jesse in the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, she is a strong advocate for mental health causes and education. Lewis founded the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in her son's name. She spoke with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on about her work.

• Dec 14, 2020
• 8:16

Suicide is preventable, experts say

Jeremy Richman, the father of Sandy Hook shooting victim Avielle Richman, died in an apparent suicide. He was the third person affected by a mass shooting to die by suicide in recent days. Psychiatry professor Dr. Kelly Posner joins CBSN AM to discuss how to reduce the risk of suicide.

• Mar 26, 2019
• 7:26

Jimmy Greene lost his 6-year-old daughter Ana in the Sandy Hook school shooting a year ago

Jimmy Greene lost his 6-year-old daughter Ana in the Sandy Hook school shooting a year ago. He writes a letter to himself about his loss and ability to overcome his grief. Greene's new album, "Beautiful Life," comes out in the New Year and is dedicated to Ana. For more information, check out his website: www.jimmygreene.com

• Dec 13, 2013
• 5:15

Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence

Andre Simons runs an FBI unit that works to stop shootings before they happen, and in the past year his behavioral team has tackled 150 cases -- not one resulting in violence. When the unit gets a heads up about threatening behavior, analysts work to re-direct the subject to mental health treatment, monitoring or custody. Bob Orr reports.

• Dec 16, 2013
• 2:08

"Face the Nation" host says the shootings throughout the year since the Newtown massacre shows we still have work to do to curb gun violence

"Face the Nation" host says the shootings throughout the year since the Newtown massacre shows we still have work to do to curb gun violence.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 1:30

A year after the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, "Face the Nation" remembers the 20 children and 6 faculty members who lost their lives

A year after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., "Face the Nation" remembers the 20 children and 6 faculty members who lost their lives.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 1:12

One day before the first anniversary of the deadly Sandy Hook massacre, a shooting at a Colorado high school left the shooter dead and another student seriously wounded

One day before the first anniversary of the deadly Sandy Hook massacre, a shooting at a Colorado high school left the shooter dead and another student seriously wounded. Charles Osgood reports.

• Dec 15, 2013
• 1:24

For the one-year anniversary of the school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, local officials are taking the unusual step of asking the public and the press to stay away. Elaine Quijano reports.

For the one-year anniversary of the Sandy Hook school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, local officials are taking the unusual step of asking the public and the press to stay away. Elaine Quijano reports.

• Dec 10, 2013
• 2:29

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe

"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the day's headlines from around the globe.

• Dec 3, 2013
• 1:51

"The stories we tell matter," Obama says

"The stories we tell matter," Obama says a year after Sandy Hook shootings

• Nov 26, 2013
• 2:30

Nearly a year ago, Adam Lanza murdered his mother, 20 students and six educators

Nearly a year ago, Adam Lanza murdered his mother, 20 students and six educators. Now, a report will be released that contains a clear timeline including police response. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports.

• Nov 25, 2013
• 1:56

Summary released about the Newtown shooting concluded Adam Lanza acted alone, but ultimately there is still no answer for why

The summary released about the Newtown shooting concluded Adam Lanza acted alone, but ultimately there is still no answer for why he carried out the attack. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano reports on the details revealed about Lanza's life and fixation on school shooting.

• Nov 26, 2013
• 2:18

A new report released by the Connecticut State Attorney details the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School as well as new details regarding Adam Lanza's mental health

Nearly a year after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the final prosecutor's report said gunman Adam Lanza had "significant mental health issues" but was under "no extreme emotional disturbance" that would explain his actions. The report also detailed Lanza's obsessions. Elaine Quijano reports.

• Nov 25, 2013
• 3:26

A report issued by the Connecticut State Attorney revealed that we may never know why Adam Lanza went on a deadly shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School

A report issued by the Connecticut State Attorney revealed that we may never know why Adam Lanza went on a deadly shooting spree at Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012. The report says that Lanza suffered from "significant mental health issues," but says there is no clear indication why he chose Sandy Hook as the target for his rampage.

• Nov 25, 2013
• 1:17

In an effort to reduce gun violence, new rules are expanding access to mental health treatment as part of Obamacare

In an effort to reduce gun violence, new rules are expanding access to mental health treatment as part of Obamacare. The issue was brought to the national stage following the Sandy Hook school massacre and other recent mass shootings. Vinita Nair reports.

• Nov 9, 2013
• 0:30

Sandy Hook anniversary

Friday marks six years since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Nicole Hockley, co-founder and managing director of "Sandy Hook Promise" joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss her organization's latest public service announcement about gun violence prevention.

• Dec 10, 2018
• 4:57

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