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TheProle

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Wed May 8, 2024, 11:27 AM May 8

Mass Shootings Down 29% From Last Year--And Almost 100 Fewer People Have Died

A sharp decline in mass shooting events in the United States so far this year has led to 91 fewer deaths and 220 fewer injuries than were seen at the same time in 2023, data from the Gun Violence Archive shows, as shootings remain at a three-year low following a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/05/02/mass-shootings-down-29-from-last-year-and-almost-100-fewer-people-have-died/?sh=3bcf3ec63b40

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Mass Shootings Down 29% From Last Year--And Almost 100 Fewer People Have Died (Original Post) TheProle May 8 OP
But these people shot were much more violently shot Johonny May 8 #1
The NRA has been less active. Turbineguy May 8 #2
Mass media macho rage stimulant reduced. Check. /nt bucolic_frolic May 8 #4
Indeed. There was a peak rage bucolic_frolic May 8 #3

Johonny

(21,001 posts)
1. But these people shot were much more violently shot
Wed May 8, 2024, 11:31 AM
May 8

The more shootings we had under Trump were more likely to be gentle and friendly, like Trump is.

bucolic_frolic

(43,609 posts)
3. Indeed. There was a peak rage
Wed May 8, 2024, 11:32 AM
May 8

Who knows why? Pandemic isolation wearing off? Society, friends, families, girlfriends paying attention? Background checks just a little more prevalent here or there?

I would bet Uvalde, the Crumbleys, and the Buffalo shooter's family hit home to a lot of people. There are signs of trouble, pay attention. If you see something, SAY SOMETHING!

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