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Alarming Rise in Youth Gun Violence Stirs Urgent Calls for Action in King County

Seattle, WA — In King County, a troubling rise in the number of children falling victim to gun violence has sparked urgent calls for action from the community and local authorities. The year 2024 has seen a significant increase in the incidences of shootings involving the youth, with more children being shot now than in recent years, with several incidents resulting in fatalities. In response to the escalating crisis, community activists and concerned citizens are …

Tragedy in Mississippi: Four Lives Lost, Child Escapes Unharmed in Drive-by Shooting Amidst National Gun Debate

Holly Springs, MS — Tragedy struck a small Mississippi city on Sunday evening when a drive-by shooting claimed the lives of four people at a residential address on West Woodward Street. A 5-year-old child miraculously escaped unharmed, authorities disclosed. The incident occurred in Holly Springs, a town in Marshall County, just before 7:00 p.m. Holly Springs Police, along with deputies from the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, were quickly on the scene to secure the area …

Community Leader and Pastor Faces Personal Tragedy in Fight Against Gun Violence

Cincinnati, Ohio — For Pastor Jackie Jackson, gun violence isn’t just a public issue—it’s a personal tragedy woven into his family’s history. Jackson, who shoulders a dual role as a spiritual leader and an advocate for gun safety, recently faced the heartrending loss of his 16-year-old grandson, Jackie Jackson III, in a shooting at The Banks, a popular local hangout area. Jackson’s experience with gun violence extends back to his childhood, beginning with a harrowing …

Wake Forest Man Arrested, Faces Charges Including Assault and Gun Theft

Wake Forest, NC — A 43-year-old man from Wake Forest is facing a series of felony charges following an alleged assault in Sylva that involved strangulation and the theft of a firearm. Edwin Emery Scott was arrested and is also facing extradition to another state under a fugitive warrant. The charges against Scott include felony assault by strangulation, larceny of a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a felon, along with communicating threats as …

Southwest Philly Tragedy: Man Fatally Shot While Walking with Friend as City Grapples with Gun Violence Decline

Philadelphia, PA – A tragic incident unfolded in Southwest Philadelphia shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday when a 38-year-old man was fatally shot by a masked assailant. Police discovered the man at the busy intersection of 60th Street and Chester Avenue, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. According to police reports, the victim was ambushed while he was walking alongside a female acquaintance. The assailant, who concealed his identity with a ski mask, approached the duo, fired …

Wave of Gun Violence Hits New York: Three Wounded at Bronx Cookout Amid Recent Shootings

New York, NY — Three individuals were injured during a violent attack at a Bronx cookout, capping off a grim two days of violence in New York City that also saw two men fatally shot in upper Manhattan. The events cast a shadow over the city as it grapples with a troubling surge in gun violence. On Monday evening, around 6 p.m., a gathering in Williamsbridge on E. 221st St. near Bronxwood Ave. turned chaotic …

Teen Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fatal Pellet Gun Shooting of Homeless Woman

San Diego, California – A young man in California was sentenced to five years and eight months in state prison for fatally shooting a 68-year-old homeless woman with a pellet gun in Serra Mesa. The incident occurred in May 2023, when Annette Pershal, also known as “Granny Annie” or the “Queen of Serra Mesa,” was found unconscious on Sandrock Road and later died in the hospital from her injuries. The 19-year-old William Innes pleaded guilty …

Advocates and Parents of Uvalde School Shooting Victims Vow to Keep Fighting for Gun Reform in Texas

Austin, Texas – Gun reform advocates and parents of Uvalde school shooting victims faced disappointment as their efforts to push for gun restrictions in the Texas Legislature fell short. Despite this setback, they remain resolute in their determination to continue fighting for change. The advocates and parents had hoped for a different outcome in the legislature, where lawmakers ultimately did not prioritize the proposed gun control measures. This decision left many feeling frustrated and disheartened, …

Teen Graduation Tragedy: High School Graduate Fatally Shot by Peer who Believed Gun was Unloaded

Franklin, Tennessee – A tragic incident unfolded in Franklin, Tennessee, as 18-year-old Lily Basil, a recent high school graduate, lost her life in an accidental shooting by another 18-year-old, Matthew Roufail. Roufail mistakenly believed that his AR-15 style rifle was unloaded when the fatal shot was discharged. Shortly after the shooting, Basil was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with a gunshot wound to her right shoulder, where she tragically passed away. As the community …

Tragic Franklin Shooting: Teen Suspect Thought Gun was Unloaded Before Deadly Incident

Franklin, Tennessee – In a tragic incident over the weekend, court documents revealed that a teenager suspected of a deadly shooting used what he believed to be an unloaded AR-15 style rifle in Franklin, Tennessee. The Franklin Police Department responded to a call about a shooting on Hanson Drive on Saturday, May 25. The 911 caller indicated that he was taking the victim, identified as Lily Basil, to the hospital after she sustained a gunshot …