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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Monday, June 10, 2013  "I just simply got in his way," recalls the survivor. "And he needed to kill me. That was it."

Sunday, June 09, 2013  We're learning more about the man who Santa Monica police say went on a chaotic shooting rampage killing five people.  Authorities say the suspect had mental issues in the past. This topic once again coming into the limelight.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  "We saw a woman get shot in the head," a witness said. "I haven't been able to stop shaking."

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  James Holmes, charged with killing 12 people and injuring 70 in a bloody shooting rampage at a Colorado movie theater, is headed to a state hospital for a mental evaluation.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  20-year-old man goes on shooting rampage on busy California freeway; 3 killed, 2 injured

Friday, February 15, 2013  With fugitive ex-cop confirmed dead, focus shifts to how Dorner died in burning mountain cabin

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Ex-LA cop who led deadly rampage ultimately done in by series of mistakes and miscalculations

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Dozens of states have slashed spending on mental health care over the last four years, either because of the recession's toll on revenue or a new zeal to shrink government.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Testimony details an unfocused James Holmes after Colorado massacre; police say he made elaborate plans

Thursday, December 20, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school should prompt discussions about mental health treatment, not anti-gun laws.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Gabby Giffords faces man who went on deadly Arizona rampage as judge orders life in prison

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The outcome was welcomed by some victims, including Giffords herself, as a way to avoid a lengthy, possibly traumatic trial and years of legal wrangling over a death sentence.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  Norway killer found sane in new psychiatric examination that conflicts with earlier review

Friday, March 23, 2012  Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is expected to be told Friday he faces 17 counts of murder and six counts of attempted murder, along with other charges, in connection with a shooting rampage in two southern Afghanistan villages.