As the U.S. begins to make progress against Covid-19, a different tragedy has returned to the headlines: mass shootings. On March 16, a gunman killed eight people at spas and massage parlors in the Atlanta area. Days later, another gunman killed 10 at a supermarket in Boulder, Colo. With the tragedies have come renewed calls from Democratic … [Read more...]
America’s Failed Attempt to Ban Assault Weapons
How Many Mass Shootings Have There Been in 2021 So Far? It Depends How You Count
"Three massage parlors in Atlanta, a grocery store in Colorado and an office in California were all sites of deadly mass shootings in March 2021. Twenty-two lives were lost during these tragedies, leading to renewed calls for action to prevent gun violence. Campaigners often cite mass shooting statistics. So, how regular are mass shootings … [Read more...]
4 Killed, Including Child, in Mass Shooting at California Office Complex
Four people are dead, including a child, and two injured after a shooter opened fire at an office building in Orange, California. According to the Orange Police Department, authorities responded to a call at 5:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday and arrived on the scene "as shots were being fired." They observed "multiple victims at the scene … [Read more...]
A 9-Year-Old Boy Is Among 4 Killed in Southern California Shooting
ORANGE, Calif. — A gunman opened fire at a Southern California real estate office on Wednesday, killing four people, including a 9-year-old boy who the authorities said appeared to have died in his mother’s arms as she tried to shield him from the gunfire. The shooting was likely related to a “business and personal relationship which existed … [Read more...]
Restore humane shield to juvenile criminal records
The Violence Project's co-founder James Densley's piece in the Star Tribune, "Restoring humanity to the system is overdue," (March 15) was mentioned by Sarah Davis in her opinion on juvenile records. Read Davis's piece here. Author: Sarah Davis Source: Star Tribune … [Read more...]