gun violence

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong shut down Utah-based AR Industries, the third out of four ghost gun dealers to be sued by the state.

Multiple schools across Connecticut and Long Island have faced threats this week. Advocates say the uptick in violent rhetoric is due to a broadening culture of gun violence — and the fear that comes with it.

Crime across Long Island has dropped by double digits. Compared to this time last year, shootings are down 44% and property crime dropped 16%.

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump highlights an increase in political and gun violence that needs to be condemned by all Americans, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).

Bridgeport, Connecticut, saw five shootings in one night over the holiday weekend. The violence prompted a visit from Gov. Ned Lamont, as well as a press conference from city and state officials on Tuesday morning.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led a moment of silence on the Senate floor on Thursday for the 30th anniversary of a mass shooting aboard a Long Island Rail Road train.

New Haven’s Program for Reintegration, Engagement, Safety and Support (PRESS) connects formerly incarcerated individuals with services like job training, case management and family support. The goal is to lower recidivism rates and deter violence in the city.

U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have introduced legislation to keep domestic abusers from buying and possessing guns in Connecticut and nationwide.

Top provisions include an open carry ban, expanded bans on ghost guns and increased penalties for repeat offenders. It’s the most wide-ranging set of laws passed in Connecticut since the Sandy Hook School shooting.

As Juneteenth approaches, activists in Connecticut want to keep the impact of gun violence on the Black community at the center of attention.