Gun violence articles
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Chicago shootings: Off-duty CPD officer among 8 shot, 3 killed in weekend gun violence across city
An off-duty officer is among at least eight people shot, three fatally, in weekend gun violence across Chicago so far this weekend, police said.
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'Comprehensive and life-saving': State's attorney introduces new plan aiming to prevent gun violence in Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion
The Lake County state’s attorney, joined by local and state officials, announced a new “violence reduction plan” Tuesday afternoon that aims to prevent gun violence in the Waukegan, North Chicago and Zion communities. Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart — joined by officials like Congressman Brad Schneider, State Representative Rita Mayfield and State Senator Adriane […]
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Over 100 guns surrendered at Stockton gun buyback event
(FOX40.COM) -- Over 100 guns were turned in at a gun buyback event, according to the Stockton Police Department. "It was a successful turn out with 113 firearms turned in," SPD said in a post on social media. "The majority of the firearms were legally owned, however, they were no longer wanted and had since []