Students Shot During Block Party Near Clark Atlanta University
Police believe that the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between two groups, with the victims being caught in the crossfire.
Rep. Ayanna Pressley Talks Gun Control, Immigration On 'The Daily Show'
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) appeared on 'The Daily Show With Trevor Noah' to talk about gun control and Trump's cruel immigration policies.
Ivanka Trump Slammed For 'Misleading' Tweet About Chicago's Deadly Weekend
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot dismissed the "nonsense tweets from people who don’t know what they’re talking about.”
Mom Killed In Dayton Mass Shooting Called Partner After Being Shot
"I need to get to my kids," Lois L. Oglesby told her partner, Dee Lee, during a FaceTime call after she was shot.
Crowd Yells 'Do Something' At Vigil For Dayton Mass Shooting Victims
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's address to the crowd at a vigil honoring the nine killed in the mass shooting in Dayton was drowned out by cries for action.
Cousin Of Dayton Victims Pleads: ‘Donald Trump, I Want You To Hear This’
"You have people in high places, and I'm going to get on every news station and I'm going to shout this out," Damon Davenport insisted.
Arrest Made In Shooting Death Of 11-Year-Old Karon Brown
Tony Antoine McClam, 29, is facing charges of second degree murder in the shooting death of 11-year-old Karon Brown.
Rapper Vic Mensa Is Training Chicago Students To Be Street Medics
Roc Nation artist Vic Mensa spoke to ESSENCE about his new shoe line with Wolverine and how proceeds benefit young people in Chicago.
Alabama Woman Loses Unborn Child After Being Shot In Stomach, Shooter Goes Free While She's Charged With Manslaughter
Authorities claim that Marshae Jones started the fight that led to the shooting that ended the life of her unborn child.
Father Allegedly Kills His Daughter Over Baby Gate Argument
Wendell Wilson, 68, reportedly told authorities that he pulled the gun on his 38-year-old daughter because "it comes down to a dominance thing."
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot: Gang Violence Connected to 'Systemic Disinvestment’ In South, West Sides
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pointed to poverty as a key issue when it comes to preventing the cycle of gang violence.
Indiana Teen Honors Brother Killed In Shooting With Stunning Prom Dress
Antonio Frierson always wanted to take his sister Antonett to prom. Now Antonett is helping him fulfill his dream by wearing a prom dress emblazoned with photos of her late brother.
Woman Who Confronted Black Teens At MLK Day Event Fired, Boyfriend Could Face Hate Crime Charges
Dana Scalione, the woman seen in viral video blasting a group of young black protesters as "thugs" has been fired from her real estate company.
White Man Arrested After Menacing Black Teens With Gun, Calling Them The N-Word At MLK Day Event
Mark Allen Bartlett has been charged with carrying a concealed firearm, a felony, after allegedly threatening Black teens with a gun.
Hadiya Pendleton's Killer Sentenced To 84 Years In Prison
Hadiya Pendleton, 15, was gunned down in January 2013, just a week after performing at an event celebrating Barack Obama's second inauguration.
Jazmine Barnes Update: Prosecutors Believe Earlier Fight Led To Suspects Mistakenly Shooting At Family's Car
Prosecutors believe mistaken identity, stemming from an earlier fight, led to the shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes.
The Shooting Of Dr. Tamara O’Neal Proves No One Is Safe From Gun Violence
When I read about the senseless murder of Dr. Tamara O’Neal, I was shaken and sickened. As an emergency room physician like Dr. O’Neal, this awful tragedy hit close to […]
Mercy Hospital's Dr. Tamara O'Neal Is Latest Black Women To Be Killed By An Ex
Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson confirmed that one of the victims, Dr. Tamara O'Neal, was in a "domestic relationship" with the gunman.