Coverage dated September 27, 2022 to September 28, 2022

Springfield-based Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

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Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack.

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KVIA El Paso
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Sep 27, 2022
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By KATHLEEN FOODY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Several lawsuits in Illinois accuse gun-maker Smith & Wesson of illegally targeting young men at risk of violence with ads for firearms. Lawsuits filed Wednesday cite the 22-year-old gunman accused of opening fire on a July Fourth parade in suburban …
NBC News
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 Illinois parade shooting (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 28, 2022
NBC News's feed description
Survivors of the attack in Highland Park and relatives of those who were killed repeatedly blamed the firearms producer for enabling the shooter.
CBS News
Springfield-based Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 28, 2022
CBS News's feed description
Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack.
CBS News
Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 Highland Park parade mass shooting (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 28, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The gun-maker is accused of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.
The Guardian
Chicago Fourth of July parade shooting survivors sue Smith & Wesson (opens The Guardian)
Published Sep 28, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Lawsuits accuse maker of gun used in attack of illegally targeting ads at young men at risk of committing violence
PBS NewsHour
Smith & Wesson sued over link to Chicago July 4 parade mass shooting (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Sep 28, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The 11 suits filed Wednesday cite the 22-year-old gunman accused of opening fire on a July Fourth parade in suburban Chicago and killing seven people. The lawsuits are the latest bid by mass shooting victims to hold gun manufacturers legally accountable.

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