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Mass Shooting
Five ways the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school brings into focus the contours of an American crisis.
There is a whole class of products designed to make semiautomatic guns automatic.
Live updates from Trace staffers.
Law Enforcement
"You’re prepared for any situation that comes up."
In Memoriam
For the Pulse "kids," Orlando created an eternal haven.
Commentary
In the 10 years since the massacre, I’ve made it my mission to help law enforcement cope with the trauma of repeated exposure to brutal killings.
Culture
Keith Maitland’s film weaves together archival footage and animation to show how the University of Texas sniper attack of August 1, 1966 unfolded, in real time.
Community Violence
The spasm of violence spread across half a dozen states within a 19-hour time period.
Residents of Hesston, Kansas are used to worrying about tornadoes. Now they’re contending with a different type of devastation.
Gun Policy
Cedric Ford was a convicted felon who was served a protective order 90 minutes before he began his rampage.