Second drive-by as police seek gran’s cowardly killers
Two suburban drive-by shootings in as many days are under investigation, with officers still searching for whoever gunned down a 65-year-old grandmother.
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Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find
Checks will be bolstered at AFL games after a "breakdown" in manual safety checks was blamed for two men allegedly bringing guns into the stadium.
Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in
A review is under way at a major Australian stadium where security is being beefed up after two men allegedly smuggled firearms into a football match.
Alleged shooter ‘knew targets were Muslim’, court told
A man allegedly told undercover police he knew the people he fired a gun at were Muslims after noticing their traditional clothing, a magistrate has heard.
Airport security probed after boy’s alleged bomb threat
Security at a major regional airport has been questioned after a teen allegedly tried to bring a gun onto a flight and claimed there was a bomb in his bag.
‘I’ve got bombs in my bag’: teen’s alleged plane threat
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in court after being charged following a shocking incident at one of Australia's major regional airports.
Man behind bars after homemade shotgun shooting arrest
A man accused of crawling under a house then shooting a man with a homemade shotgun had his case mentioned in court after three days on the run in bushland.
Sweden’s worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school
Swedish police say 11 people including a gunman have been killed during a shooting at an adult education centre.
Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre
Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.
Grenade seized after alleged home invaders shot at cops
New details have emerged from the case of an alleged home invader later involved in a police pursuit and alleged escape across state lines.
Ten killed in Montenegro shooting, gunman dies
Montenegro is in three days of mourning after a gunman shot dead 12 people, including two children, after a brawl at a restaurant.
Accused getaway driver charged after targeted murder
A gunman remains at large after police charged his associate for not revealing his identity after he allegedly shot dead a man in his driveway.
Search for man after targeted fight turns fatal
A manhunt is underway after a man and a woman were shot dead in an early-morning altercation in a suburban home.
Major loophole might have helped hundreds access guns
Police have dismantled a scheme allegedly involving fraudulent documents being used for gun licences, but it might have put weapons in the hands of crime gangs.
Son jailed for mum’s murder believes it was justified
Paul Cohrs has been jailed for 30 years for murdering his mother after fatally shooting his brother in a different state over a family business feud.
More than 50 dead after militant attacks in Pakistan
At least 51 people have been killed following a spate of militant attacks in Pakistan's province of Balochistan.
Three dead in family violence shooting in Germany
A shooting in southern Germany left three dead and two wounded from the same family, police said.
Seven dead, several injured in two Alabama shootings
Seven people, including a young child, have been killed in two shootings in the US city of Birmingham.
Several people killed in attack in southern Germany
Police say several people are dead following an attack in the town of Lautlingen in southern Germany.
Firearms and cocaine trafficking leader jailed
A 24-year-old leader of a gun-running and drug trafficking ring that supplied assault rifles and cocaine across Queensland has been given a lengthy jail term.
Knife-wielding man shot dead in police confrontation
A man who entered a Townsville police station and allegedly threatened officers with a knife has died after being shot by police.
Four killed in US birthday party mass shooting
Police say four people were killed and three others were wounded in an early morning shooting during a birthday party at a home in northern Kentucky.
Man killed outside station had no history with police
Officers involved in shooting dead an armed man outside a police station will face questions as their actions and his motivations are investigated.
Police link tonnes of illegal tobacco to crime boss
Police have seized tonnes of illicit tobacco after raids on properties linked to organised crime, as an alleged enforcer had extortion charges dropped.
Unlicensed handgun seized from alleged killer’s home
Police have seized three firearms from an alleged gunman's home including a handgun they believed was used to kill a woman in north Queensland.
Two dead, seven injured in Pittsburgh bar shooting
A shooting at a bar in suburban Pittsburgh has left two people dead and seven others injured, police say.
Trump vows to ‘roll back’ gun rules after NRA backing
The National Rifle Association has officially endorsed Donald Trump during their annual meeting in Texas.
Man jailed for offering 3D-printed gun sale on Facebook
A man has been jailed for trying to sell a 3D-printed machine gun after admitting to contacting multiple people via social media with offers.
National gun register to be established by 2028
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
US man linked to Qld shootings claims right to own guns
A man accused of messaging the family who shot two Queensland police officers has claimed he should be allowed to own guns despite his criminal history.
Suspected mafia figure shot dead outside suburban home
Detectives are investigating after a man reported to be fruit and vegetable wholesaler John Latorre was shot dead outside his home in Melbourne.