Halloween weekend tragedy: 11 killed in mass shootings

A weekend marred by a series of deadly mass shootings across the United States has claimed 11 lives and left 76 others injured, per Gun Violence Archive.

Between Friday and Sunday, 12 separate mass shootings were reported, several occurring at large Halloween gatherings.

The shootings spanned Texas, Indiana, Florida, Illinois, and Georgia, with additional mass shootings reported in Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Ohio.

The grim Halloween weekend follows the year’s deadliest shooting in Lewiston, claiming 18 lives.

Government responds
The Department of Commerce has announced a 90-day suspension on export licenses for most civilian firearms and ammunition to non-governmental users, citing national security and foreign policy concerns.