6 h. ago Mass killings reach lowest number in years – here’s why experts aren’t celebrating

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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7 h. ago Mass killings in 2025 reached lowest numbers for first time in nearly 20 years

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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8 h. ago Mass killings in 2025 reached a record low for first time in nearly 20 years

The 2025 numbers, while historically good, do not signify that the problem has vanished

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10 h. ago California shooting marks 17th US mass killing this year – a 20

Experts warn this likely points to ‘regression to mean’ after recent spike in mass killings rather than continued declineA shooting last weekend at a children’s birthday party in California that left four dead was the 17th mass killing in the US this year – the lowest number recorded since 2006, according to a database that tracks them.The mass killings – defined as incidents in which four or more people are killed in a 24-hour period, not including the killer – are tracked in a database maintained by the Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Stockton shooting: Boy, 14, killed as he was in the 'wrong place at the wrong time'

Amari Peterson, who played football and basketball and was making plans for university, was one of three fatal victims of the mass shooting at the birthday party in Stockton, California

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21 h. ago Boy, 14, named as victim of California birthday party shooting that killed three children and an adult

Amari Peterson was identified as the teenage boy killed over the weekend while attending a little girl's birthday party with his mother.

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29 h. ago ‘Mexican Spiderman’ used bowling ball to help people escape Bay Area mall shooting

A self-described “Mexican Spiderman” smashed a window with a bowling ball to help people escape from a mall shooting in the Bay Area.

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33 h. ago Manhunt to catch ‘animals’ who killed four in shooting at children’s birthday party in California

Authorities said the incident in Stockton ‘was not a random attack,’ while the mayor said the child victims should have been ‘writing their Christmas lists’

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42 h. ago Investigators urge witnesses of the deadly shooting at a child's party in California to come forward

Authorities are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, to come forward as they continue to search for a suspect

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47 h. ago Stockton shooting: Desperate appeal — even for rumours — after three children killed

Three children and an adult were killed during a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, a tragedy described by police as "a targeted incident"

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53 h. ago Four killed and 11 wounded in shooting at child’s party in California, officials say

Victims who died range from ‘juveniles to adults’ in attack on banquet hall in Stockton, county sheriff’s office saysFour people have died and eleven were wounded after a shooting at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said.The victims who died, who range in age from eight to 21 , were taken to local hospitals, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said. “What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating.” Continue reading...

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53 h. ago California police search for suspect who killed four including three children at family party

Victims who died in Stockton attack reportedly between ages eight and 21, while 11 others were woundedPolice are searching for the suspect who killed four people, including three children, and injured 11 in a shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California, on Saturday night – and they are appealing to the public for any tips people may have.“If you have surveillance footage, if you’re a local business here, if you’re in the area, live in the area, or maybe you’ve heard rumors – please contact the sheriff’s office,” said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin county sheriff’s office. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Stockton shooting all we know as four dead and 10 injured with suspect at large

A shooting at a children's birthday party in Stockton, California, has left four people dead and 10 injured. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect who remains at large

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58 h. ago Stockton children's birthday party shooting all we know as 4 dead and 10 injured

A major police incident in Stockton, California, has seen four people killed and 10 others injured at mass shooting at a banquet hall where a reported children's birthday party has being celebrated

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62 h. ago At least 4 killed in mass shooting at child’s birthday party in California, officials say

Suspect in the mass shooting at large as several victims taken to hospital

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62 h. ago California shooting at children's birthday party leaves four dead and 14 injured

A shooter is on the loose after gunfire was opened at a banquet hall in the city of Stockton

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62 h. ago California shooting horror leaves four dead and 14 injured at children's birthday party

Local police say early indications "suggest this may have been a targeted incident"

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63 h. ago Dairy Queen horror as 4 killed at kids' party and 10 others hurt as cops hunt suspect

Four people, including children and adults, have been killed with at least 10 more wounded after a suspected targeted mass shooting erupted at a children’s birthday party at an American ice cream shop

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63 h. ago Children among four killed in horror mass shooting at birthday party in 'targeted attack' with gunman on the loose

Four people are dead and ten injured after a mass shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California on Saturday night. The gunman remains at large. The ages of victims range from children to adults.

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63 h. ago Children killed in mass shooting at California birthday party as gunman remains at large

Four people have died and ten others were injured after a gunman opened fire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, east of San Francisco

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