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Misguided anti-gun laws put safety at risk

By Knox Williams

FILE - In this June 1, 2019, file photo, a law enforcement official stands at an entrance to a municipal building that was the scene of a shooting in Virginia Beach, Va. Two state lawmakers are calling for Virginia Beach’s City Council to open an independent investigation into the mass shooting that claimed 12 lives in a municipal building last month .(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

The Latest: Separate probe considered for Virginia shooting

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FILE - In this June 1, 2019, file photo, a law enforcement official stands at an entrance to a municipal building that was the scene of a shooting in Virginia Beach, Va. Two state lawmakers are calling for Virginia Beach’s City Council to open an independent investigation into the mass shooting that claimed 12 lives in a municipal building last month .(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Virginia Beach considers independent shooting investigation

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

Lisa Dunaway, center, holds hands with other mourners during a vigil in response to a shooting at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Va., Saturday, June 1, 2019. A longtime city employee opened fire at the building Friday before police shot and killed him, authorities said. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia Beach: No time frame for shooting investigation

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Jason Towery, Stafford County, Va., director of Public Works, speaks during a memorial service for Christopher K. Rapp and the victims of the Virginia Beach shootings Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in Stafford, Va. Rapp, a former Stafford County, Va., employee who was one of 12 killed in the May 31, shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Va. (Mike Morones/The Free Lance-Star via AP)

Services begin for the 12 victims of Virginia Beach shooting

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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va., about the shootings at a municipal building. A longtime city employee opened fire at municipal building, killing several people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said. (Kaitlin McKeown/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

Ralph Northam, Virginia governor, to call special session on guns

By Alan Suderman - Associated Press

Virginia Gov/ Ralph Northam, left, listens during a news conference in Virginia Beach, Va. Friday, May 31, 2019. A longtime city employee opened fire in a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing several people on three floors and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him following a &quot;long gun-battle,&quot; authorities said. (AP Photo/Vicki Cronis-Nohe)

After massacre, Virginia governor demands action on guns

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Virginia Gov/ Ralph Northam, left, listens during a news conference in Virginia Beach, Va. Friday, May 31, 2019. A longtime city employee opened fire in a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing several people on three floors and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him following a &quot;long gun-battle,&quot; authorities said. (AP Photo/Vicki Cronis-Nohe)

Shooting poses Virginia governor’s first test since scandal

By ALAN SUDERMAN - Associated Press

Del. Kelly Fowler holds her daughter Sophie, 6, in front of the row of crosses at the memorial located by Building 11 of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. Twelve crosses were placed at the memorial to honor the 12 victims of the mass shooting that took place at the center several days earlier. (Sarah Holm/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

The Latest: Virginia shooter’s resignation letter released

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After lighting 12 candles, Veronica Coleman leads the congregation in prayer during a vigil for Ryan Keith Cox at the Piney Grove Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, Va., Sunday June 2, 2019. Cox was killed while trying to help people during the mass shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center several days earlier. (Rob Ostermaier/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

Gunman’s motive unclear, officials quiet days after shooting

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

Pastor David Platt, left, prays for President Donald Trump at McLean Bible Church, in Vienna, Va., Sunday June 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Donald Trump visits McLean Bible Church to pray for Virginia Beach shooting victims

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Virginia State Police vehicles block a street near the scene of a shooting at a municipal building in Virginia Beach, Va., early Saturday, June 1, 2019. A longtime city employee opened fire at a municipal building in Virginia Beach on Friday, killing several people and sending terrified co-workers scrambling for cover before police shot and killed him, authorities said. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Virginia victims had 150 years of combined service with city

By BEN FINLEY and DENISE LAVOIE - Associated Press

Governor orders flags lowered to honor shooting victims

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Shelia Cook, left, and Renee Russell, members of Mount Olive Baptist Church, embrace after praying near a municipal building that was the scene of a shooting, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. A longtime city employee opened fire at the building Friday before police shot and killed him, authorities said. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

‘Picture perfect neighbor’ among the slain in mass shooting

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN - Associated Press

Emergency vehicles respond near the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. (Kaitlin McKeown/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

The Latest: Police: We’ll only mention suspect’s name once

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Emergency vehicles respond near the intersection of Princess Anne Road and Nimmo Parkway following a shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on Friday, May 31, 2019, in Virginia Beach, Va. At least one shooter wounded multiple people at a municipal center in Virginia Beach on Friday, according to police, who said a suspect has been taken into custody. (Kaitlin McKeown/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

12 people killed in Virginia Beach shooting; suspect dead

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

This April 16, 2019, photo shows Lew's Hot Dogs in Norfolk, Va. (Steve Earley/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)

This city’s hot dog is an 80-year tradition. Will it die?

By MATTHEW KORFHAGE and The Virginian-Pilot - Associated Press

Williams pitches arts, food festival in Virginia Beach

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Google to string undersea cable from France to Virginia

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Police: Virginia man hits teen player at youth soccer match

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