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 …