Florida Mass Shootings Saw Decrease in 2023 Despite Nationwide Increase According to Non-Profit Gun Violence Archive

Tampa, Florida saw 30 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), marking a slight decrease from the 31 mass shootings recorded in both 2021 and 2022. The United States as a whole experienced its second-highest total of mass shootings in 2023, with 656 incidents reported by GVA, an increase from 2022’s … Read more

Memorialization of Prague University Gun Violence Reflects Cultural Backdrop

PRAGUE, Czech Republic — The aftermath of a tragic shooting at Charles University shook the nation as hundreds of Czechs gathered to mourn the 14 victims of the mass killing. The candles, flowers, and portraits formed a hauntingly beautiful altar at the scene of the crime, where one of the university’s students took the lives … Read more

Tragic Sacramento County Shooting: 10-year-old Victim Killed by Boy Who Took Stolen Gun from Father’s Car

SACRAMENTO, California – A 53-year-old man and his child are in custody after the boy took a stolen gun from his father’s car and fatally shot a 10-year-old, authorities said. The incident occurred in the Foothill Farms community of Sacramento County. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office reported that the man sent his son to retrieve … Read more

Gun Violence: A National Crisis and International Comparisons

Springfield, Missouri – The United States has seen a staggering number of gun violence injuries and deaths this year. According to the Gun Violence Archives, there have been 36,218 gun violence injuries and 42,865 deaths attributed to gun violence. The number of deaths from gun violence is nearly double the number of students enrolled at … Read more

Tragic 10-Year-Old Shooting Exposes Irresponsible Parenting and Illegal Gun Possession in Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A tragic incident occurred in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County when a 10-year-old boy took a stolen gun from his father’s car and used it to fatally shoot another 10-year-old boy. The shooting took place on Saturday at around 4:30 p.m. in the parking lot of an apartment complex on … Read more

Tragic: 10-Year-Old Shot and Killed by Another Boy with Stolen Gun

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – Loved ones are seeking justice after a tragic incident left a 10-year-old boy dead in the Foothill Farms area of Sacramento County. The young boy was allegedly shot and killed by another 10-year-old who had fired his father’s stolen gun. The victim, affectionately known as KJ, was described as smart, intelligent, … Read more

Gun Control Debate Rages on After Bipartisan Gun Safety Act Signed

Gun violence and gun control continue to be hotly debated issues in the United States. With nearly half of all U.S. adults having grown up in a household with guns, the prevalence of gun ownership has contributed to the ongoing controversy surrounding tighter restrictions and regulations. Advocates for gun control argue for stricter laws, while … Read more