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Oregon father is the latest armed civilian to confront a gunman in a US mass shooting

Few mass shootings in the U.S. end with an armed civilian confronting the gunman, as happened during the deadly attack on an Oregon elementary school

The Independent UK · 3h ago

US India Caucus co-chairs condemn alleged Hindu temple attack plot, demand probe as 'potential hate crime'

Co-Chairs of the US India Caucus, Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, on Friday (local time) condemned the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, and urged the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to take action against what they described as growing threats…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Illinois Hindu temple planned attack: MEA calls on US to ensure safety, security of Indian nationals

India has voiced deep concern regarding a foiled mass shooting plot at the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Illinois. A 19-year-old was arrested after allegedly planning this shooting, which failed due to a jammed gun. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasised the need for US authorities to ensure the safety of…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Hero father identified in Oregon school shooting after stopping teen gunman from killing more

The 16-year-old shooter and one victim have also been identified

The Independent UK · 22h ago

Palatine teen allegedly plots mass shooting at an Aurora Hindu place of worship. Police raid his home and find a dangerous manifesto

Where hate leads you.

We Got This Covered · 23h ago

US temple plot, school shooting: Gun epidemic spares no one as debate goes off target

A neo-Nazi teen attempted a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, but his rifle jammed. The attack highlights ongoing debates about gun violence and societal issues, including parenting and mental health. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi expressed horror that the attack targeted Indian Americans during worship. Many lawmakers condemned the…

The Times of India · 23h ago

Car registered to teen who planned mass shooting at Aurora was at the parking lot of Hindu temple; Balaji temple issues statement

A car registered to Alexandros Paporakis, a 19-year-old Greek-American, accused of planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, entered the building's parking lot on Sunday, hours before he was arrested near his home. Paporakis told a colleague that he had to leave because…

The Times of India · Oct 16

US teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple; Indian groups mull joint action

Indian-origin groups in the US are considering joint action involving migrants from different backgrounds, including Punjabis and South Indians, amid growing concerns over alleged anti-Indian hostility following a foiled mass-shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Aurora, near Chicago. A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged…

The Times of India · Oct 16

After each mass shooting, Americans respond in the same way

IN FOCUS: As many as 370 mass shooting events have already occurred this year. Experts say the tragedies fuel even more gun purchases, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Jailed transgender teen accused of temple attack plot to continue hormone injections

The 19-year-old transgender teen accused of plotting a racist mass shooting at a Hindu temple near Chicago will reportedly continue receiving hormone injections for gender transition while in jail awaiting trial, after a judge ordered his detention without bail.

The Times of India · Oct 16