Gun Violence Archive reports record 42,865 deaths and mass shootings in the US
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gun violence continues to be a pressing issue in the United States, with over 36,000 injuries and more than 42,000 deaths attributed to gun violence in the country this year, according to the Gun Violence Archives. These staggering numbers have become all too familiar, but it’s crucial to remember that each statistic represents a human life lost. In my hometown of Springfield, Missouri, 19 people fell victim to mass shootings. This hits …