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Community Violence
Most gun buyback initiatives turn up old or broken weapons — and cost police departments thousands of dollars in the process.
Guns stores from three suburbs named in a new lawsuit provided nearly 20 percent of crime guns recovered in the city.
Targeting big offenders is helping, but not enough to stem the tide of guns from states with looser laws.
Data paints a complete picture of a bloody holiday weekend.
Mapping the youngest victims of gun violence.
More than a decade ago, Chuck's Guns was named the nation’s No. 1 source of crime guns. Despite protests and lawsuits, it's still ringing up sales.
City Limits
Scenes from everyday life in the Los Angeles neighborhoods known as "Death Alley."
After an old state grant failed to reduce shootings, Buffalo used a new program to take some bold steps.
Nearly eight out of every 10 killings in the area last year involved a firearm.
