Chicago's mayor called the shootings "a terrible tragedy" and an "incredible act of cowardice." She urged witnesses to "overcome their fears and come forward with information" to help police.Read More
The overall percentage of Americans who support tougher gun laws is on the rise, even as the partisan divide remains stark, according to a Pew Research Center survey. Read More
There may be a connection between tougher gun laws and fewer child fatalities from firearms, a new study suggested Monday. The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, says states with universal background checks report fewer children’s deaths due to gun incidents. However, more data is needed to understand the relationship between firearms and public health, and to Read More
