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On Monday, September 16, a gunman walked into the Washington Navy Yard and killed 12 people, before being shot and killed by police. The rampage, which drew a massive response from local and federal law enforcement, was the single biggest mass casualty incident in the District since 1982.

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Two Funds Created For Victims Of Navy Yard Shootings

The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region announced today that it has created two funds in the wake of Monday's Navy Yard massacre that left 12 people and the gunman dead.

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The Diane Rehm Show: Gun Violence And The Debate Over Gun Control Legislation

Guest host Steve Roberts and a panel of experts discussed the problem of gun violence nationwide in the wake of the Navy Yard shooting.

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Navy Yard Shooter Reported Hearing Voices To Police In August

More information about Aaron Alexis, the alleged Navy Yard shooter, is emerging, including an August incident in which he reported hearing voices to police in Rhode Island.

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With Gun Control Measures Unlikely, Congress Turns Focus To Contractors

Congress won't likely debate any new gun control measures in the wake of the Navy Yard shootings, but legislators are looking into the type of access granted to contractors.

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Police Chief Lanier: Navy Yard Response 'Nearly Flawless'

The emergency response to the Navy Yard mass shooting on Monday was "nearly flawless," according to the D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

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Annandale Family Remembers Martin Bodrog, Killed During Navy Yard Shooting

Families around the D.C. area are grieving for loved ones lost in the tragic mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard.

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'I Miss Her Already': Profiles Of The Navy Yard Victims Emerge

The 12 victims of the Navy Yard shootings that brought panic and tragedy to a corner of Washington, D.C., on Monday morning are in many people's thoughts Tuesday, as their names and other information emerge. We'll collect what we know about the victims here.

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Navy Yard Shooter May Have Suffered From Mental Issues

Aaron Alexis had been suffering a host of serious mental issues, including paranoia and a sleep disorder.

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Three Injured In Navy Yard Shooting Expected To Survive

Three victims of the Navy Yard shooting were treated for gunshot wounds at Washington Hospital Center and are expected to survive.
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On Day After Shooting, Navy Yard Remains Closed

Navy officials have said that the Navy Yard will remain closed today, with the exception of emergency responders and essential personnel.

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