This weekly news roundup includes updates regarding recent incidents of mass violence, mass violence prosecution and case updates, and other developments, information, trainings, and materials related to this subject matter. This content is intended to inform and provide prosecutors with the information and training to more effectively prosecute cases of this type.
NBC News 6/6/2022
Over the weekend, 12 people were killed and 38 people were injured in mass shootings, the most devastating of which occurred in Chattanooga and Philadelphia.
The Guardian 6/2/2022
A teen was arrested in Berkeley, California because police believe he was recruiting other teens to participate in a school shooting. Authorities found assault rifles and parts of explosives in the teen’s home.
CNN 6/2/22
The Buffalo mass shooter suspect has pled not guilty to 25-counts, which includes a domestic terrorism charge that carries a mandatory sentence of life without parole.
NBC News 6/2/22
A mass shooting occurred at a Tulsa hospital when a gunman killed two doctors, a receptionist, and a patient. The police chief says the shooter targeted his doctor because he blamed him for his pain following a back surgery.