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crime-gun-violence1 year ago

"Tragic Chicago Family Gathering Shooting Claims 8-Year-Old Girl's Life and Injures 10 Others"

An 8-year-old girl was killed and at least 10 others, including a 1-year-old and an 8-year-old, were injured in a shooting at a family gathering in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. Police believe the shooting was likely gang-related and are seeking the public's help in identifying the perpetrators. The incident, which occurred during a large outdoor gathering, left three innocent children wounded and one tragically dead. The community and officials have expressed grief and condemnation for the senseless act of violence.

via ABC News|
#chicago#children#crime-gun-violence
crime-gun-violence1 year ago

Tragic Mass Shooting Claims Life of 7-Year-Old Girl and Injures 10 Others

An 8-year-old girl was killed and 10 others, including several children, were wounded in a mass shooting in Chicago's New City neighborhood. The shooting, likely gang-related, occurred during a family birthday party, with 75 shell casings recovered from the scene. The community and police are working to apprehend the perpetrators, as the city grapples with ongoing gun violence that has claimed the lives of over 120 children since 2018.

via Chicago Sun-Times|
#chicago#children#crime-gun-violence
crime-gun-violence1 year ago

Spate of Deadly Shootings Rocks Birmingham, Alabama

Seven people, including the mayor's cousin, were killed in a 24-hour spate of gun violence in Birmingham, Alabama. The victims included one woman and six men, with no arrests made yet. The city has seen 14 murder investigations in 2024, and the mayor urged anyone with information to come forward. The police chief described the city as "rocked to its core" by the events, and a $5,000 reward is being offered for tips.

via USA TODAY|
#alabama#birmingham#crime-gun-violence
crime-gun-violence1 year ago

"Kansas City's Parade Shooting: Unraveling the Aftermath and Juvenile Detentions"

After a deadly shooting at the end of the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, attention has turned to the city's record-breaking homicide rate and Missouri's gun laws. One person died and 22 were injured in the shooting, with two juveniles detained and no charges filed yet. Kansas City saw 182 homicides in 2023, mostly involving firearms. Missouri's lax gun laws, including no background checks for firearm purchases and no ban on assault weapons, have faced scrutiny. Despite recent legislative efforts, including a failed proposal to ban minors from openly carrying firearms, the state's gun laws remain controversial.

via ABC News|
#crime-gun-violence#gun-laws#homicide-rate