February 15, 2023 by V Leigh

One was a fraternity chapter president. One studied biology and anthropology. Another wanted to be a surgeon. Three students were killed in a shooting at Michigan State University that also critically wounded five others.

http://taltybaptistchurch.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-date=2021-05-23 One was a fraternity chapter president. One studied biology and anthropology. Another wanted to be a surgeon.

Three students were killed in a shooting at Michigan State University that also critically wounded five others. https://t.co/ToSmDNAhKt
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 15, 2023

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Suspect has died of apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after mass shooting at Michigan State University left 3 dead and 5 injured, police say. https://t.co/L7KzhcwqbI
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) February 14, 2023

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Family and friends mourned the deaths of three Michigan State University students — Arielle Anderson, Brian Fraser and Alexandria Verner — killed in a Monday night shooting. https://t.co/ev9BNrgoSL
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) February 15, 2023

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Mass shootings in the US:

2014: 273
2015: 336
2016: 383
2017: 348
2018: 336
2019: 417
2020: 610
2021: 690
2022: 647

In the first seven weeks of 2023: 67

We do not have to live like this. No other country on the planet does.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) February 14, 2023

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A survivor of the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school shooting is a student at Michigan State University https://t.co/SQqKwUkkzh

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February 3, 2023 by V Leigh

These charts show how the U.S. gun violence death rate compares to other countries worldwide.

At the hospital meeting with victims of a mass shooting when I get pulled away to be briefed about another shooting. This time in Half Moon Bay.

Tragedy upon tragedy.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 24, 2023

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Mass shootings in the US:

2014: 273
2015: 336
2016: 383
2017: 348
2018: 336
2019: 417
2020: 610
2021: 690
2022: 647

In the first three weeks of 2023: 39

We do not have to live like this. No other country on the planet does.
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) January 24, 2023

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One of the people injured in a mass shooting this week told @GavinNewsom he was trying to get out of the hospital ASAP because he couldn’t afford the medical bill.
— Lara Korte (@lara_korte) January 25, 2023

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At least three people are dead following an overnight shooting in Yakima, Washington, according to Yakima Police Chief Matt Murray. https://t.co/0Vz04wpx79
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 24, 2023

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Less than a week after the Justice Department said it wouldn’t seek the death penalty, Patrick Crusius’ attorney said in a court filing that he would plead guilty to federal hate crimes charges. https://t.co/RvDGxa1oFT
— El Paso Matters (@elpasomatters) January 22, 2023

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Two students were killed and an employee was seriously injured in a “targeted” shooting at an educational program in Des Moines, police say https://t.co/n69njj1wy5
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 23, 2023

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There have been more than 1,000 gun deaths in the first three weeks of 2023.

It’s time for major reforms, including an assault weapons ban.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) January 21, 2023

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At least three people were killed and four others injured in an overnight shooting in Los Angeles, a spokesperson from the city’s fire department says https://t.co/ifhnWFSpFd
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 28, 2023

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Multiple people have been injured in a shooting in Lakeland, Florida, police say. https://t.co/0ry37d5fVS
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 30, 2023

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These charts show how the U.S. gun violence death rate compares to other countries worldwide. https://t.co/ZxsO6AfBrm
— NPR (@NPR) January 29, 2023

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January 27, 2023 by V Leigh

Seven people died in Half Moon Bay on Monday, inducting this rural coastal community into a national club marked by grief and trauma, and leaving families struggling to find answers as they try to make sense of a senseless act. Learn about the victims at https://t.co/JbvTRXM6P2pic.twitter.com/BS7bPwWaxP

Seven people died in Half Moon Bay on Monday, inducting this rural coastal community into a national club marked by grief and trauma, and leaving families struggling to find answers as they try to make sense of a senseless act.

Learn about the victims at https://t.co/JbvTRXM6P2 pic.twitter.com/BS7bPwWaxP
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 26, 2023

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — County official: 7 killed in two related shootings at mushroom farm and trucking firm in community on California coast.
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 24, 2023

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Our statement in response to the mass shootings in #MontereyPark and #HalfMoonBay: pic.twitter.com/iZVLFtNaHs
— Stop AAPI Hate (@StopAAPIHate) January 24, 2023

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The mass shooting in #HalfMoonBay, CA, comes 2 days after a gunman killed 11 people during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park.

In the 24 days since 2023 began, there have been at least 39 mass shootings, per @GunDeaths. Gun violence has killed 2,800+ people this year. pic.twitter.com/wmeYocWWQM
— AJ+ (@ajplus) January 24, 2023

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A San Mateo County official is calling on the federal government to pass stricter gun control measures in the wake of the Half Moon Bay mass shooting. https://t.co/ZKCEdFWluH pic.twitter.com/x7uCk4nIwQ
— NPR (@NPR) January 24, 2023

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January 26, 2023 by V Leigh

The named victims in Monterey park include people of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino ethnicities. I talk a lot about Pan-Asian solidarity—it’s my heritage as an Asian Californian, and these elders, dancing together, were living it. #MontereyPark

Amid the devastation of the recent shooting, it is inspiring to see Asian Americans – and others – coming together to support one another and the people of #MontereyPark. If you want help, or need help, keep reading to learn how. 🧵
— Stop AAPI Hate (@StopAAPIHate) January 23, 2023

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This is not normal. pic.twitter.com/y1Rove1J47
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) January 25, 2023

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom blasted GOP politicians who want to ban ‘the word Latinx’ and ‘AP courses,’ but not guns.

Newsom’s state has experienced three prominent mass shootings since Saturday, in the cities of Monterey Park, Oakland, and Half Moon Bay. pic.twitter.com/f4xfharJs3
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) January 26, 2023

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Every country struggles with mental illness.

But the USA has a gun homicide rate 26 TIMES HIGHER than our peers.

The difference is how the @GOP have bowed down to the gun industry. The difference is how easy it is to access to guns and high capacity magazines in our country.
— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 24, 2023

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My mother took up ballroom dancing in her 50s before passing away from cancer. It brought her a lot of joy. I mourn the senseless killing of these Asian American elders celebrating New Year’s eve on the dance floor. https://t.co/FwqVZ62LPe
— Nancy Wang Yuen (@nancywyuen) January 23, 2023

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Hundreds of mourners gathered at a vigil outside the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, a typically quiet Los Angeles suburb now home to one of the worst tragedies in the county’s history. https://t.co/ReWG7nfENZ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 26, 2023

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The named victims in Monterey park include people of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino ethnicities. I talk a lot about Pan-Asian solidarity—it’s my heritage as an Asian Californian, and these elders, dancing together, were living it. https://t.co/X408k5siPg
— Jennifer de Guzman Strikes Again (@Jennifer_deG) January 24, 2023

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This thread will be dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting in Monterey Park.

Ming Wei Ma was a dance instructor & owner of the Star Dance Studio. He was described as a caring person with a selfless nature. He was the first to rush towards the shooter to try & save others. pic.twitter.com/N4m7av6R2c
— Natasha ❀ (@ndelriego) January 23, 2023

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January 19, 2023 by V Leigh

Gun Violence in the 12 months of 2022

The 12 months of 2022, as of #NewYearsDay:

•20,101 gun deaths
•38,448 gun injuries
•648 mass shootings
•989 children (age 0-11) shot
•5,127 teenagers (age 12-17) shot
•1,157 incidents of defensive use
•1,615 unintentional shootings
~24,090 suicides [CDC estimate]
— The Gun Violence Archive (@GunDeaths) January 1, 2023

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Although at least five helicopters responded to the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary, not one picked up anyone at the school from classrooms 111 and 112, where several victims were evacuated alive but critically wounded. https://t.co/N53uBoUKRK
— Texas Tribune (@TexasTribune) December 21, 2022

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Walmart mass shooting as three people gunned down in parking lot https://t.co/u54PrE4I64 pic.twitter.com/hBhhI2pDPj
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 5, 2023

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Gun violence is an epidemic felt in every corner of the country. Common sense legislation like this will get dangerous weapons out of our communities. This legislation is a step towards saving lives in Illinois. https://t.co/pvsZcjg6y8
— Dick Durbin (@DickDurbin) January 12, 2023

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Dozens of Illinois sheriff’s departments say they will not enforce a new state law banning assault weapons. The sheriffs say they believe the ban is unconstitutional.

Here’s a thread of their statements. Adams, Bond, Brown and Bureau Counties first: pic.twitter.com/1XuPQhlTHR
— Jake Sheridan (@JakeSheridan_) January 14, 2023

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December 12, 2022 by V Leigh

The soul of our nation is sick. Slaughter, devastation, bloodied “safe places.” This is what happens when the right to own guns supersedes shared responsibility for community. Mourning with Chesapeake, Charlottesville, and Colorado Springs.

Breaking News: Multiple people were shot and killed inside a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, according to a police spokesman. The shooter was found dead at the store. https://t.co/RVy7GPsqiU
— The New York Times (@nytimes) November 23, 2022

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Today, I went to the House floor to honor the victims of the Chesapeake mass shooting.

Fernando Chavez-Barron, Kellie Pyle, Randy Blevins, Brian Pendleton, Tyneka Johnson, Lorenzo Gamble.

#ChesapeakeStrong pic.twitter.com/UVNDjkDRKU
— Rep. Bobby Scott (@BobbyScott) November 30, 2022

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The soul of our nation is sick.

Slaughter, devastation, bloodied “safe places.”

This is what happens when the right to own guns supersedes shared responsibility for community.

Mourning with Chesapeake, Charlottesville, and Colorado Springs.
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) November 23, 2022

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This spike of hate crimes is very clearly on Libs of TikTok, Matt Walsh and the anti-trans mainstream media that has smeared LGBT people as sexual deviants.https://t.co/MajBnxIeSV
— Brianna Wu (@BriannaWu) November 20, 2022

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The Colorado shooter’s dad: “I praised him for violent behavior really early. I told him it works… You’ll get immediate results.”

He then went on to praise the Colorado shooter’s grandpa, a MAGA Republican politician named Randy Voepel who supported the January 6 insurrection. pic.twitter.com/LAxevQwKDF
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) November 23, 2022

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Unfortunately, I have covered mass shootings multiple times in my career. This is the first time I can recall getting message after message from viewers like this. pic.twitter.com/w3uPqLERyn
— Ashley Michels (@ReporterAshley) November 23, 2022

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The politician identifies who to target for violence & where, passes laws to normalize the bigotry AND passes laws to enable access to guns.

The “mentally troubled” person they influenced & enabled goes to prison but the politician just gets to carry on in gov’t.
— 😷💉🧼 COVID, FLU, RSV WAVES UNDERWAY (@BreeNewsome) November 24, 2022

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We need stricter gun laws.

GOP: “No, it’s a mental health issue.”

Okay, let’s make mental health treatment free and accessible to everyone.

GOP: “No.”
— Robert Greenwald (@robertgreenwald) November 23, 2022

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November 17, 2022 by V Leigh

I am praying for the families of #LavelDavisJr, #DSeanPerry, #DevinChandler, and for the #UVA community. The descending spiral of #violence is impacting the #NextGen more than any other demographic. We cannot live with #GunViolence.

At least six people were taken to a hospital, including the male suspect, after a shooting at a St. Louis school https://t.co/mze2p4HXOV
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) October 24, 2022

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If only armed guards didn’t run away or stand around and let dozens of kids get 2nd Amendmented into unrecognizable mush. If only metal detectors kept shooters out.

OR we could stop fetishizing guns and properly fund healthcare (including mental health.)

Just a thought.
— 🌻The Indefatigable Tweetle-Dee™☘️ (@the_tweetle) October 24, 2022

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Over four years ago, Brian protested with March For Our Lives to demand action on gun violence in our schools and communities.

This week, he was shot in both hands and through his neck by an AR-15 at his school in St. Louis. He jumped out of a window to save his life. pic.twitter.com/NADUYNRhjg
— David Hogg ☮️ (@davidhogg111) October 26, 2022

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2 Dads Shoot Each Other’s Daughters in Road Rage Incident: Cops https://t.co/RwvNNbVvqy
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) October 15, 2022

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Women Gets PITIFUL Sentence for Shooting Homeless Man https://t.co/2uItHKX9rg via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) November 15, 2022

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Three people have been killed and two others wounded in a shooting at a parking garage at the University of Virginia, said the school’s president. The suspect, who President Jim Ryan said in a letter was a student, was still at large Monday morning. https://t.co/RMZLpBRdnR
— The Associated Press (@AP) November 14, 2022

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Ma’am, this was your campaign ad. https://t.co/54ryp80OEo pic.twitter.com/lmYJ0VnLij
— Meaghan (@meaghang) November 14, 2022

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I am praying for the families of #LavelDavisJr, #DSeanPerry, #DevinChandler, and for the #UVA community. The descending spiral of #violence is impacting the #NextGen more than any other demographic. We cannot live with #GunViolence. pic.twitter.com/Jnck9VSNpQ
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) November 14, 2022

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September 30, 2022 by V Leigh

NEW: 5 shot and 1 teen has died in shooting outside of #Roxborough High School. Philadelphia Police leadership encouraging parents to get more involved in their children’s lives. “Parents talk to your kids. Make sure they understand death is final.” @6abc #Philly #GunViolence

NEW: 5 shot and 1 teen has died in shooting outside of #Roxborough High School. Philadelphia Police leadership encouraging parents to get more involved in their children’s lives. “Parents talk to your kids. Make sure they understand death is final.” @6abc #Philly #GunViolence

We can end gun violence
— David Hogg ☮️ (@davidhogg111) September 29, 2022

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21-Year-Old Man Fatally Shoots Black Woman In Fit Of Road Rage https://t.co/Eb1kdaFdcJ via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) September 13, 2022

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Gun violence is a national problem and a local one. To keep our communities safe, we need to tackle both problems at once.

That’s why I sued 10 national gun distributors for fueling the gun violence crisis and endangering New Yorkers.
— Tish James (@TishJames) September 28, 2022

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In America, gun homicide is the leading cause of maternal death and gun violence is the leading cause of death among children. Yet Republicans’ policy platform is to ban abortion and give dangerous people easier access to guns. #thisisnotok https://t.co/OTC4wX3Ybn
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) September 24, 2022

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Victims of a mass shooting that claimed the lives of seven people and injured dozens at a July 4 parade in Illinois have filed lawsuits against a gun manufacturer, the accused shooter and the shooter’s father, court documents show https://t.co/2W4jUt007w
— CNN (@CNN) September 29, 2022

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BREAKING: At least five people have been shot on a campus in Oakland, California, that houses four schools, grades K through 12. Highland Hospials confirms they’ve received at least three victims. #caleg https://t.co/z5opzG7Rgq
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) September 28, 2022

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NEW: 5 shot and 1 teen has died in shooting outside of #Roxborough High School. Philadelphia Police leadership encouraging parents to get more involved in their children’s lives. “Parents talk to your kids. Make sure they understand death is final.” @6abc #Philly #GunViolence pic.twitter.com/LwDneOJN5L
— Sharrie Williams (@WilliamsSharrie) September 27, 2022

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August 7, 2022 by V Leigh

The report from Uvalde is tragic. One thing is clear. We can prepare, we can harden, all we want, but until we get military-style weapons off of America’s streets, our people, our children will always be at risk.

Prosecutor Describes Horrific Details of Parkland School Shooter Nikolas… https://t.co/DFy2ul4Zea via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) August 1, 2022

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Daily, gun violence is impacting our communities.

In Boston and around the country, this is a public health crisis.

Devastated for all whom knew & loved this young man.

15 years old. https://t.co/hfXHkUWytZ
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) July 29, 2022

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— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 18, 2022

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Multiple people have been wounded and possibly hit by gunfire at Peck Park in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles, officials said Sunday.https://t.co/kDUc6Woqym
— KSEE24 News (@KSEE24) July 25, 2022

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Ten years ago today, 12 people were murdered and another 70 were injured at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.

In their memory and honor, we must continue to take steps to end gun violence across this country.
— Rep. Pramila Jayapal (@RepJayapal) July 20, 2022

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The report from Uvalde is tragic. One thing is clear. We can prepare, we can harden, all we want, but until we get military-style weapons off of America’s streets, our people, our children will always be at risk. https://t.co/SwhBgWd0Jw
— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) July 17, 2022

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July 11, 2022 by V Leigh

The country has already experienced at least 308 mass shootings so far. At least 308 in just over 26 weeks. This averages out to more than 11 a week.

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— Vee Bruno (@veebruno1) July 4, 2022

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AGAIN: A Houston man with a military-style rifle and a handgun killed two people and wounded four others before turning the gun on himself.

Permitless carry went into effect in Texas last year. #txlege https://t.co/EvuTr16X7Z
— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) July 6, 2022

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earning a right not to get murdered by voting is some truly next level means-testing, coming from the most powerful man in the country no less https://t.co/5jOfRvqcbO
— inverted vibe curve: burgertown must be defended (@PatBlanchfield) July 4, 2022

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After last night’s shooting, a reporter asks: You’re looking forward to not being mayor?

Mayor of Philadelphia: “Yeah, as a matter of a fact.”

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— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 5, 2022

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This is the scene in Philadelphia during reported active shooter during firework show tonight.

We need to stop debating and start acting on gun safety. All Americans- left and right do not want gun violence to continue. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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— David Hogg ☮️ (@davidhogg111) July 5, 2022

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Today is day 185 of the year, and the country has already experienced at least 308 mass shootings so far. At least 308 in just over 26 weeks. This averages out to more than 11 a week. https://t.co/BWkow3uRv4
— NPR (@NPR) July 4, 2022

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The named victims in Monterey park include people of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino ethnicities. I talk a lot about Pan-Asian solidarity—it’s my heritage as an Asian Californian, and these elders, dancing together, were living it. #MontereyPark

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The soul of our nation is sick. Slaughter, devastation, bloodied “safe places.” This is what happens when the right to own guns supersedes shared responsibility for community. Mourning with Chesapeake, Charlottesville, and Colorado Springs.

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I am praying for the families of #LavelDavisJr, #DSeanPerry, #DevinChandler, and for the #UVA community. The descending spiral of #violence is impacting the #NextGen more than any other demographic. We cannot live with #GunViolence.

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NEW: 5 shot and 1 teen has died in shooting outside of #Roxborough High School. Philadelphia Police leadership encouraging parents to get more involved in their children’s lives. “Parents talk to your kids. Make sure they understand death is final.” @6abc #Philly #GunViolence

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