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crime1 year ago

Violent Easter Weekend in Chicago: 32 Shot, 7 Dead

Gun violence in Chicago over Easter weekend resulted in at least seven deaths and numerous injuries, including a man being shot nine times while pumping gas. A total of 21 shooting incidents were reported, leaving 33 victims, with seven fatalities. The incidents included a mass shooting at a café, a fatal shooting at a gas station, and a 16-year-old boy killed on a sidewalk. Chicago police are investigating, and no arrests have been made yet.

law2 years ago

Understanding Stand Your Ground Laws in the US

The recent shootings of a teenager in Missouri and a woman in New York have brought attention to self-defense laws in the US. About 30 states have "stand your ground" laws that allow individuals to use force in self-defense without retreating in any location where they have the right to be. Critics argue that these laws make it too easy to claim self-defense and promote violence, while proponents say they allow citizens to keep themselves safe. The castle doctrine, which allows people to protect their homes with deadly force, is also used in some states.