Browsing: school shootings

Crime

What we know about the Covenant school shooting in Nashville

By ShaunaMarch 28, 20230

More details are coming to light about 28-year-old shooter Audrey Hale, who killed six on Monday.

Crime

School gunman had AR-15-style weapon and 600 rounds of ammunition

By SimonaOctober 25, 20220

Nineteen-year-old Orlando Harris opened fire at a St. Louis high school yesterday, killing a teacher and a 15-year-old girl.

National

House passes bill to expand background checks for gun purchases

By EmmaMarch 11, 20210

The renewed push is the latest effort by Democrats – and some Republicans – who have repeatedly tried, and failed, to pass tougher gun control laws since the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Buena Vista

Elementary and middle schools receive grants for security and safety equipment

By OliviaNovember 7, 20190

The Virginia Department of Education awarded nearly $200,000 to Rockbridge County and Buena Vista schools to address student safety concerns amid nationwide school shootings.