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Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Deputy sheriff's son shoots two dead at US university

Two people have been killed and four injured in a shooting at Florida State University, with the shooter identified as a deputy sheriff's son.

Second drive-by as police seek gran's cowardly killers

Second drive-by as police seek gran's cowardly killers

Second drive-by as police seek gran's cowardly killers

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.

'Unspeakable tragedy': boy killed in shooting accident

'Unspeakable tragedy': boy killed in shooting accident

'Unspeakable tragedy': boy killed in shooting accident

'Unspeakable tragedy': boy killed in shooting accident

A teenage boy has been accused of having an unauthorised weapon after a nine-year-old was killed when he was accidentally shot in the neck.

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Stadium security rethink as guns allegedly smuggled in

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.

Man charged over gang assassination in night precinct

Man charged over gang assassination in night precinct

Police are sifting through a significant amount of information to solve a cold-case death after charging a 23-year-old man with the murder of gangland figure.

Footy fans face tighter security after stadium gun find

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.

'Safe house' held antique guns stolen in brazen heist

'Safe house' held antique guns stolen in brazen heist

Seven antique firearms stolen in a museum heist were allegedly found in a shipping container along with a stash of illegal weapons and 3D-printed gun parts.

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Alleged shooter 'knew targets were Muslim', court told

Alleged shooter 'knew targets were Muslim', court told

Alleged shooter 'knew targets were Muslim', court told

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

Airport security probed after boy's alleged bomb threat

Airport security probed after boy's alleged bomb threat

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

'I've got bombs in my bag': teen's alleged plane threat

'I've got bombs in my bag': teen's alleged plane threat

'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

Man behind bars after homemade shotgun shooting arrest

Man behind bars after homemade shotgun shooting arrest

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

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

Sweden's worst shooting leaves 11 dead at a school

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 numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre

Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre

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.

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base

Joey Pace has faced court for the first time on animal cruelty and other charges after 98 "protected" kangaroos were found dead on a military base.

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Man allegedly took 80-year-old shotgun through airport

A man accused of attempting to carry a shotgun from Australia to Lebanon could face serious jail time despite the weapon reportedly being 'inoperable'.

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.

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Tobacco wars ignite as rivals attempt daytime execution

Illicit tobacco syndicates trying to control the market are believed to be behind the targeted daylight execution attempt on a man in his car.

Jail for woman who brought golden gun into Australia

A woman who flew from Los Angeles to Australia with a golden firearm in her luggage has been jailed with a magistrate wanting to send a message to others.

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.

'Coming for you': man shot had links to organised crime

Police continue to hunt for the perpetrators who fatally shot a man with known links to organised crime in a targeted attack on a Sydney street.

Woman 'deeply regrets' packing golden gun in luggage

A US woman will continue awaiting sentence for bringing a gold-plated gun and ammunition into Australia after further delays.

Father recounts terrifying siege ordeal with baby

A father held inside his home with his baby during a siege broke down as he described the ordeal, with police preparing to charge the offender.

Tighter police gun controls after alleged double murder

Stricter controls on the movement of NSW police-issue weapons and an overhaul of paper-based tracking come after a review prompted by an alleged double murder.

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