News for 'gunman'

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Disgruntled employee shoots 12 dead at Virginia civic centre

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The gunman was killed when police responded to the shooting in the southeastern coastal city of Virginia Beach.

Toulouse gunman plotted to attack Indian embassy in Paris

Toulouse gunman plotted to attack Indian embassy in Paris

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Two months after he was shot dead by French special forces, a 23-year-old Algerian origin terrorist was found to have been plotting to attack the Indian embassy in London on the direction of his Taliban handlers in Pakistan.

US army base gunman wakes up from coma

US army base gunman wakes up from coma

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

United States army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who is accused of killing 13 people at a military base near Houston, has regained consciousness and is able to talk after days in coma. Hasan, 39, who slipped into a coma after being shot by a woman police officer following his shooting spree at the Fort Hood military base on Thursday, is conscious now, hospital sources said. However, it is not clear yet if officials have started interrogating him.

37 killed in terror attack on tourist beach in Tunisia

37 killed in terror attack on tourist beach in Tunisia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

At least 37 people were killed in an attack near two hotels in the Tunisian resort town of Sousse, according to Reuters news agency.

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

After driver's killing, threat letter puts Kashmiri Pandits in panic

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The killing of a Rajput driver by a terrorist has generated a sense of fear and uncertainty among members of the tiny community in Kakran village in Kulgam district who have stayed on in Kashmir Valley despite decades of militancy but are now considering leaving for a safer place.

1 killed, 14 injured in Toronto mass shooting; shooter dead

1 killed, 14 injured in Toronto mass shooting; shooter dead

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Witnesses said that a man dressed in black had fired a gun multiple times.

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

58 killed, 515 hurt in America's worst mass shooting

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Mayhem and panic gripped a country music festival in Las Vegas when a gunman opened fire on revellers.

Assam: Brave teen offers herself as hostage to save 10 kids

Assam: Brave teen offers herself as hostage to save 10 kids

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

On the New Year's day, Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi will present the state's first bravery award to Gunjan Sarma, a 14-year-old girl and a Class VIII standard student of Nazira Central School in Sivasagar district of Assam for showing exemplary courage in saving lives of another children from her school who was taken hostage by a gunman on December 4.

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

India summons Pak diplomat, seeks quick trial in 26/11 case

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

India on Friday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistani high commission on the 13th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, and pressed for an expeditious trial in the case, saying the families of 166 victims from 15 countries are still awaiting closure.

Uphill task for Mann to replicate Delhi model in Punjab

Uphill task for Mann to replicate Delhi model in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Given the sheer size of the state, achieving a similar turnaround in Punjab as promised could be a different ball game altogether, reports Sai Manish.

Main suspect of Istanbul nightclub attack arrested

Main suspect of Istanbul nightclub attack arrested

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Agency reports said he had been staying in the house belonging to a Kyrgyz friend.

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

3 dead in France hostage, carjack attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

French prosecutors say they are treating the hostage-taking as terror incident.

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Indian-American Sikh fights-off robber with slipper in NY

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

A 58-year-old Indian-American Sikh store owner bravely fought off a gun-wielding masked assailant by using his slipper, thwarting an attempted robbery in New York in the United States.

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

4 Sikhs among 8 killed in FedEx facility mass shooting in US

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

About 90 per cent of the workers at this delivery service facility are said to be Indian-Americans, mostly from the Sikh community.

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

19 kids, aged 7-10 yrs, among 21 shot dead in Texas school shooting

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old gunman has killed 21 people, including 19 children, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas state, with an emotional President Joe Biden urging lawmakers to 'turn this pain into action' to control the powerful gun lobby.

Tottenham defender Aurier's brother shot dead in France

Tottenham defender Aurier's brother shot dead in France

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

According to local media reports, Christopher was fatally shot and was hit in the abdomen by a suspect.

Three shot at high school at Pittsburgh; cops look for gunman

Three shot at high school at Pittsburgh; cops look for gunman

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

According to media reports, three people were shot near Brashear High School in Pittsburgh on Thursday.

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

3 killed in shooting at US family planning centre

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Two civilians and one police officer died after the gunman stormed the centre.

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Mortal remains of 2 Indians killed in Turkey to reach on Wednesday

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said the bodies of Abis Hasan Rizvi and Khushi Shah from Gujarat will be brought back by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul on Tuesday night and reach Mumbai on Wednesday morning.

Did Munich killer lure kids to their deaths on Facebook?

Did Munich killer lure kids to their deaths on Facebook?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Police said they were examining a 'game' on the social network that asked people to be at the branch of the fast food chain where Friday's murderous rampage began in order to get free food.

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Mateen -- who died in a shootout with police after the hostage siege -- has no criminal history and authorities are investigating if he had ties to Islamic extremism.

Paris hostage crisis: They saved themselves by hiding in freezers

Paris hostage crisis: They saved themselves by hiding in freezers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Even as six hostages were taken by the gunman in the Jewish grocery store, around 30 others hid in a freezing cold storage room for about five hours, hoping they would not be found.

'Salaam Alaikum': Reply on thrashed Punjab police SP's phone

'Salaam Alaikum': Reply on thrashed Punjab police SP's phone

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

It was the last conversation which was made on the SP's phone, which is believed to be used by the terrorists to make calls to Pakistan.

IAF chief escapes unhurt in Pearl Harbor shooting

IAF chief escapes unhurt in Pearl Harbor shooting

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

According to the local reports, three people have been injured, two of them critically in the shooting incident in which the suspect gunman took his own life.

We have killed all the children, now what: Taliban gunman's chilling last words

We have killed all the children, now what: Taliban gunman's chilling last words

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Conversations between one of the seven terrorists and his handler have been recovered before he blew himself up inside the ArmyPublic School

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

At least five persons were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a college in Southern California, some three miles away from where US President Barack Obama was attending a fundraiser.

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Shootout in Las Vegas courthouse, one dead

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A government official was shot dead and another critically injured by an alleged gunman inside the premises of a federal court in Las Vegas.

US army base gunman was 'nicest guy you'd meet'

US army base gunman was 'nicest guy you'd meet'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2009

An United States military psychiatrist, accused of killing 13 people in a shooting rampage at a key defence base, has been moved to the trauma centre of a San Antonio medical facility. The tragedy unfolded when Major Hasan walked into a soldier readiness centre at the base and opened fire, in the worst attack against the military by one of its own men, killing 12 soldiers and one defence department civilian.A neighbour said he was the 'nicest guy'.

1 killed, 3 injured in Melbourne night club shooting

1 killed, 3 injured in Melbourne night club shooting

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

Police say there is no evidence to suggest the shooting is terror-related.

Kasab's hanging true tribute to 26/11 martyrs: Omble's kin

Kasab's hanging true tribute to 26/11 martyrs: Omble's kin

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

In a daredevil act, Assistant Police Sub Inspector Tukaram Omble, caught Ajmal Kasab alive. On the day the 26/11 gunman was hanged, the slain cop's brother said that he had been waiting for his moment for four long years.

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov had opened fire on train and was overpowered by several passengers including off-duty American servicemen.

Chilling police audio from Wisconsin gurdwara shooting

Chilling police audio from Wisconsin gurdwara shooting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

This is an audio of police communication the moment Lieutenant Brian Murphy is shot. He was shot eight times and remains in critical condition.

Empire State shooting: All 9 injured in police firing

Empire State shooting: All 9 injured in police firing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

All nine people who were wounded in a shootout outside Empire State Building in New York were injured by shots fired by the New York police officers as they were confronting a gunman after he had killed his former co-worker.

Getting better every day: Traumatised Infosys employee

Getting better every day: Traumatised Infosys employee

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Viswakanth Ankireddy, one of the two Indian Infosys employees held hostage by an Iranian-origin gunman at a popular cafe in Sydney, said on Thursday that he was recovering from his trauma and was getting better every day.

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

12 dead, 59 injured in US cinema hall shooting massacre

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

A masked gunman on Friday turned the much-awaited premiere of the latest Batman movie in a US cinema hall into a "horrific" bloodbath, spraying the audience with bullets killing 12 people and leaving 59 others injured in the worst mass shooting incident in the country since 2007.

Flashback: India's war against terror in 2012

Flashback: India's war against terror in 2012

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The execution of 26/11 gunman Ajmal Kasab and the arrest of 26/11 handler Abu Jundal came as a silver lining to the dark terror cloud in 2012, reports Vicky Nanjappa

2 mowed down by K'taka BJP MLA's car

2 mowed down by K'taka BJP MLA's car

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

MLA C T Ravi said he was sleeping in his car and was on his way to Chennai from Chikkamagaluru along with his gunman.

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

'Trump, do something': Mom demands answers after Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Lori Alhadeff, who lost her 14-year-old daughter, asked how a gunman is allowed to enter schools and questioned what security was in place to stop it.

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

4 Marines killed in shootout at US military site

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A gunman opened fire at a military recruiting center in Tennessee on Thursday and at least one police officer was shot, the local mayor said.