Rising Gun Involvement in 40 Mass Killings Across the Nation in 2023, a Record Year

In Maine, a Louisville bank and a Nashville elementary school were the sites of tragic events that have contributed to the highest number of mass killings involving guns in the US. According to data compiled by The AP, USA Today, and Northeastern University, there have been a total of 40 such incidents this year, marking the highest number since the collection of this data began in 2006. This figure is four incidents more than the …

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Gun Control Debate Intensifies as U.S. Struggles with Rising Gun Violence

Gun violence and gun control have been at the center of heated debate in the United States. Uvalde, Texas, witnessed a tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in May 2022, reigniting the discussion on firearm regulations. With thousands of Americans losing their lives to gun violence each year, advocates for reform are pushing for stricter gun laws to prevent further tragedies. On the other hand, gun rights advocates argue that owning a firearm is …

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Gun Violence Epidemic: U.S. On Pace for 50k Deaths and Injuries, Outpacing Other Nations

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The United States has been experiencing a surge in gun violence, with 42,865 deaths and 36,218 injuries attributed to gun violence this year. Among the victims, more than 700 were killed in mass shootings, and the number of incidents has reached 653. From major cities to university towns, the impact of these shootings has been deeply felt across the country. In Missouri alone, 19 victims lost their lives to mass shootings, raising …

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Justice Demanded After 10-Year-Old Boy Shot and Killed by Another Child with Stolen Gun in Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A tragic incident in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County has left a community in mourning and seeking justice after a 10-year-old boy, identified as Keith Frierson, was fatally shot allegedly by another 10-year-old boy who had obtained his father’s stolen gun. The shooting has sparked a call for accountability and renewed conversations about gun safety and responsibility. Family members, deeply affected by the loss of young Keith, affectionately known …

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Tragic Shooting: 10-Year-Old Kills Another Boy with Stolen Gun in Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A tragic incident unfolded in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County, as a 10-year-old boy reportedly took a stolen gun from his father’s car and fatally shot another 10-year-old boy with it. The shooting occurred on Saturday around 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Greenholme Drive. Responding deputies attempted to save the young victim by performing CPR, but he tragically passed away at the hospital. The …

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Love: Grandmother to Build ‘Wall of Love’ for Victims of Gun Violence

AUSTIN, Texas – A grandmother in Texas is taking action to honor the memory of her murdered 3-year-old grandson and others who have lost their lives to gun violence by building a “Wall of Love.” The grandmother, who wishes to remain anonymous, was inspired to create the memorial after her grandson was tragically killed. She explained that the wall will serve as a tribute to her grandson and all the other victims of gun violence. …

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Tragic Outcome in Pinellas: Teen Charged with Murder Using Father’s Gun, Massive Illegal Cache Discovered

Lealman, FL — In a tragic incident that has shaken the community of Lealman, Florida, a 14-year-old boy has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a woman using his father’s firearm. Authorities arrested the teenager last week, accusing him of the cold-blooded killing of 39-year-old Leslie Torres Fernandez. Pinellas County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene at the intersection of 27th Street North and 59th Avenue North around 10:52 a.m. …

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Quick-Thinking Law Enforcement Use Gun Tracing to Thwart Trump Assassination Attempt

WASHINGTON — In the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a chaotic scene unfolded as law enforcement quickly mobilized to identify the assailant using nothing more than the serial number from the weapon left at the scene. This incident cast light on the crucial, yet controversial, practices surrounding gun trace investigations in the U.S., which hinge significantly on records from out-of-business gun stores. Without any identification on the gunman, authorities relied …

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Tragic Spate of Gun Violence Strikes Philadelphia: One Dead, Multiple Injured Including Children

Philadelphia, PA — A surge in gun violence stretched across Philadelphia from Thursday night into the early hours of Friday morning, resulting in the death of one man and several injuries, including children. Officials reported multiple shooting incidents in various parts of the city, marking a continuation of the violence from the previous night. The incidents began in North Philadelphia just after 8:40 p.m. on Thursday, where a chaotic scene unfolded as a toddler, a …

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Fourth of July Celebrations See Decrease in Gun Violence but Hotspots Like Chicago Experience Surge

The number of casualties resulting from gun violence during the Fourth of July week has continued its decline for the fourth consecutive year across the United States. Despite this trend, the week surrounding Independence Day still witnesses a significant surge in shootings compared to other times of the year. Data collected by the Gun Violence HttpStatusCodeResultThe archive reported 20 mass shootings during the week, down from 28 the previous year. These incidents are defined by …

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