Tag: gun violence
These groups received $107K from city to help with violence reduction
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
TeAndria Ellis remembers when her brother was killed seven years ago at the age of 22. The teens who killed...
Gun violence a public health crisis in Birmingham, mayor says
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Mayor Randall Woodfin on Thursday said bluntly that “gun violence in the City of Birmingham is a public health crisis.”
Woodfin...
Alabama mall shooting leaves 1 dead, 2 wounded
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Police in Alabama on Saturday were searching for a gunman whom they believe was responsible for shooting two teenagers at...
Democrat to try solving Chicago gun violence with sentencing
By Ivan Moreno
Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The refrain is heard almost as often as the fatal gunshots: The way to reduce Chicago's gun...
Facebook account deactivated as woman posts during standoff
By Juliet Linderman
Associated Press
BALTIMORE (AP) -- In the midst of a five-hour standoff that turned deadly, Facebook granted an emergency request from the Baltimore...