While addressing a rally in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump reportedly came under gunfire. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was reportedly shot dead. Another person from the crowd was also killed in the incident.&nbsp;

Some reports have hinted that what hit Trump was not a bullet but glass shards from a teleprompter explosion. Others have called all of it a ‘hoax’.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-safe-but-injured-who-shot-at-the-republican-ex-president-all-we-know-740629">All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump</a>

The incident has sent shock waves worldwide as the country's elections are now just a few months away. Political bigwigs like Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, UK PM Keir Starmer, and Indian PM Narendra Modi have condemned the ‘political violence’.&nbsp;

Trump himself is reportedly safe and had even raised his fist in defiance as brave Secret Service agents whisked him off the stage.&nbsp;

He later wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.”

He added, “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.”

While it is truly a big lapse in the security apparatus of the presidential candidate and a lot is to be investigated, the most resounding sound will be that of the world’s supposed 'superpower’ not controlling gun violence and gun ownership.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-vs-biden-gun-violence-in-joe-bidens-us-sees-a-sharp-escalation-447054">Trump vs Biden: Gun violence in Joe Biden's US sees a sharp escalation</a>

<h2>Resounding Shots&nbsp;</h2>

The United States averaged one mass shooting per day in 2024 and will break over 500 mass shootings for the fifth year in a row, as per the Gun Violence Archive (GVA).&nbsp;

As of July 2, the natural midpoint of the year, 277 people were killed and 1,132 people were injured owing to mass shootings in the country.&nbsp;

While these numbers are shocking enough, what is horrific is that mass shootings account for just a fraction of all gun violence-related deaths in the US.&nbsp;

As of July 2, more than 8,000 people had died due to homicides, murders, defensive gun use, and unintentional shootings involving firearms.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/americas-gun-culture-kills-hundreds-every-day-is-2nd-amendment-worth-the-lives-lost-heres-the-data-482632">America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data</a>

Firearm suicides made up more than half of all suicides committed in the country in 2022, said the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;

<h2>Right to bear arms?&nbsp;</h2>

The Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights gave Americans the right to ‘keep and bear arms’ and form a ‘well-organised militia.’

This right, which has been enshrined in the Constitution since 1791, has become a constant point of debate amongst the gun lobby and those demanding a ban on gun ownership.&nbsp;

While the reasons and context for America giving its citizens the right to own guns were different back in the day, it has now become the source of much discontent amongst the American public.&nbsp;

‘Open carry’ or the unconcealed carrying of firearms is allowed in the country, even without licenses in some states.

Parades are regularly arranged in which hundreds of people openly bear arms in broad public view.

Is the line between open-carrying guns and teenagers gunning down a classroom of children this fine?&nbsp;

That’s something for American lawmakers and citizens to ponder on.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/why-america-cannot-stop-mass-shootings-and-gun-violence-734946">Why America cannot stop mass shootings and gun violence</a>

<h2>Trump’s Support&nbsp;</h2>

Donald Trump has formally vowed to roll back restrictions on gun usage imposed by Joe Biden if elected.

"Every single Biden attack on gun owners and manufacturers will be terminated my very first week back in office, perhaps my first day," he said in a speech at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania.

The National Rifle Association has supported Trump throughout his campaign, with the former President designating gun shops as ‘essential businesses’ during the COVID-19 pandemic and, in turn, allowing them to stay open.&nbsp;

“No one will lay a finger on your firearms,” Trump has promised time and time again.&nbsp;

<h2>Is gun violence systemic?&nbsp;</h2>

While 'red states’ tend to have loser gun laws when compared to ‘blue’ ones, the track record of the Democrat Joe Biden administration is no better.&nbsp;

According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), there were 5,000 more fatal shootings in Biden’s first year in power when compared to Trump’s first year as president.

Barack Obama, one of America’s strongest critics of gun violence and a former president, did not fare too well either. In 2014, 33,599 people were killed by guns in the country. While Obama brought in laws and turned to technology like ‘smart guns,’ violence continued throughout his tenure.&nbsp;

<h2>Why is America so trigger-happy?&nbsp;</h2>

The US has become infamous throughout the world as being the most trigger-friendly nation. Recently, images of vending machines openly selling bullets by the bucket-load went viral, signalling that the crisis has become an integral part of American business.&nbsp;

There are now more guns than people in the country. While gun violence is prevalent in other nations like the UK and India, it is not so fatal, does not have this level of public approval, and does not enjoy tacit political backing.&nbsp;

In a country whose former (and now most likely the next) president openly supports gun ownership, the final shot has already been fired.

Only this time, American society is bleeding.

While addressing a rally in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump reportedly came under gunfire. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was reportedly shot dead.

While addressing a rally in Pennsylvania, former US President Donald Trump reportedly came under gunfire. The shooter, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was reportedly shot dead. Another person from the crowd was also killed in the incident. Some reports have hinted that what hit Trump was not a bullet but glass shards from a teleprompter explosion. Others have called all of it a ‘hoax’. Also read | All we know about Thomas Mathew Crook, the man who tried to assassinate Donald Trump The incident has sent shock waves worldwide as the country's elections are now just a few months away. Political bigwigs like Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Nancy Pelosi, UK PM Keir Starmer, and Indian PM Narendra Modi have condemned the ‘political violence’. Trump himself is reportedly safe and had even raised his fist in defiance as brave Secret Service agents whisked him off the stage. He later wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, “I was shot with a bullet that pierced the upper part of my right ear.” He added, “It is incredible that such an act can take place in our country.” While it is truly a big lapse in the security apparatus of the presidential candidate and a lot is to be investigated, the most resounding sound will be that of the world’s supposed 'superpower’ not controlling gun violence and gun ownership. Also read | Trump vs Biden: Gun violence in Joe Biden's US sees a sharp escalation Resounding Shots The United States averaged one mass shooting per day in 2024 and will break over 500 mass shootings for the fifth year in a row, as per the Gun Violence Archive (GVA). As of July 2, the natural midpoint of the year, 277 people were killed and 1,132 people were injured owing to mass shootings in the country. While these numbers are shocking enough, what is horrific is that mass shootings account for just a fraction of all gun violence-related deaths in the US. As of July 2, more than 8,000 people had died due to homicides, murders, defensive gun use, and unintentional shootings involving firearms. Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data Firearm suicides made up more than half of all suicides committed in the country in 2022, said the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. Right to bear arms? The Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights gave Americans the right to ‘keep and bear arms’ and form a ‘well-organised militia.’ This right, which has been enshrined in the Constitution since 1791, has become a constant point of debate amongst the gun lobby and those demanding a ban on gun ownership. While the reasons and context for America giving its citizens the right to own guns were different back in the day, it has now become the source of much discontent amongst the American public. ‘Open carry’ or the unconcealed carrying of firearms is allowed in the country, even without licenses in some states. Parades are regularly arranged in which hundreds of people openly bear arms in broad public view. Is the line between open-carrying guns and teenagers gunning down a classroom of children this fine? That’s something for American lawmakers and citizens to ponder on. Also read | Why America cannot stop mass shootings and gun violence Trump’s Support Donald Trump has formally vowed to roll back restrictions on gun usage imposed by Joe Biden if elected. "Every single Biden attack on gun owners and manufacturers will be terminated my very first week back in office, perhaps my first day," he said in a speech at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. The National Rifle Association has supported Trump throughout his campaign, with the former President designating gun shops as ‘essential businesses’ during the COVID-19 pandemic and, in turn, allowing them to stay open. “No one will lay a finger on your firearms,” Trump has promised time and time again. Is gun violence systemic? While 'red states’ tend to have loser gun laws when compared to ‘blue’ ones, the track record of the Democrat Joe Biden administration is no better. According to the Gun Violence Archive (GVA), there were 5,000 more fatal shootings in Biden’s first year in power when compared to Trump’s first year as president. Barack Obama, one of America’s strongest critics of gun violence and a former president, did not fare too well either. In 2014, 33,599 people were killed by guns in the country. While Obama brought in laws and turned to technology like ‘smart guns,’ violence continued throughout his tenure. Why is America so trigger-happy? The US has become infamous throughout the world as being the most trigger-friendly nation. Recently, images of vending machines openly selling bullets by the bucket-load went viral, signalling that the crisis has become an integral part of American business. There are now more guns than people in the country. While gun violence is prevalent in other nations like the UK and India, it is not so fatal, does not have this level of public approval, and does not enjoy tacit political backing. In a country whose former (and now most likely the next) president openly supports gun ownership, the final shot has already been fired. Only this time, American society is bleeding.

Donald Trump shooting: 'Bullet' pierced the former president's ear, but gun violence threatens America's soul

The capital of the United States, home of the government and an amazing number of armed teenagers, set a deplorable record last year: it became the city with the highest number of carjackings in the country per 100,000 residents.

Police reports show that on average, there were almost three carjackings a day – incidents when drivers had their cars taken away at gunpoint. The trend continued in the first month of 2024 – just two a day.

In absolute numbers – there were&nbsp;958 carjackings in 2023 while 57 have already taken place in January.

Pistol-packing teenagers committed most of the violent thefts of occupied cars. Relatively few are arrested. In January, eight of the criminals involved in the 57 incidents were arrested.

Such numbers have instilled a pervasive sense of insecurity and fear among many residents. As one user put it in a tweet: “What’s scary about crime in DC these days is the randomness. You don’t need to be involved in drugs or gangs to get carjacked.”

The capital’s carjacking wave rarely makes national news except when the victims are prominent in politics or business. In October, Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman, recalled what happened to him when he returned to his home in the city’s trendy Navy Yard neighbourhood.

"I was just coming into my place. Three guys came out of nowhere and they pointed guns at me. I do have a (Karate) black belt but I recognise when you got three guns – I looked at one with a gun, another with a gun, and a third behind me. So they said they wanted my car. I said ‘sure’."

Cuellar’s car and his cellphones were later recovered a few miles from where they were taken. The carjackers, thought to be in their mid-teens, disappeared and there were no arrests. Case closed.

But a more recent attempted carjacking had a bloodier outcome. On February 5, a former official of the Trump administration, Mike Gill, was shot dead while sitting in his car at 5 pm to pick up his wife from her law office in an upscale area of the city.

His wife found him on the sidewalk, his head in a pool of blood, one leg still inside his car. The assailant fled on foot and was shot and killed by police while attempting another carjack.

The wave of carjackings prompted city authorities and police into different actions. DC mayor Marion Bowser declared a public emergency in November and promised to improve monitoring of criminal activity. Police handed out free air tags to help victims of carjackings find their stolen cars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-trump-aide-mike-gill-succumbs-to-injuries-days-after-being-shot-686831">Also read |&nbsp;Former Trump aide Mike Gill succumbs to injuries, days after being shot</a>

A sweeping crime bill is under discussion by the 13-member City Council, the legislative branch of the District of Columbia. It dates back to the 1973 Home Rule Act which created a local government for the country’s capital. Council decisions can be overruled by Congress and DC citizens still have no representation there.

While the council discusses ways to stem crime – a bill is expected later this month – there is plenty of advice for citizens who live in fear. A local television station, extrapolating from police data, recently published a list that highlights how widespread crime has become.

The guidance boils down to advice to look over your shoulder wherever you go.

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Paradoxically, this is in sharp contrast to the years Washington was America’s murder capital, with the highest murder rate of any major city in the late 1980s and early 190s.

It stemmed from a crack cocaine epidemic in the city and turf wars between drug gangs in defined areas. Use was widespread. The capital’s mayor at the time, Marion Barry, was arrested in January 1990 smoking crack cocaine in a hotel room.

I arrived in Washington in 1998 and, like most residents, did not feel insecure and threatened by violence. Today’s security guidance emphasises that you can be a victim anywhere.

Carjackers find their victims anywhere and at any time with the following situations or locations more common: 
 
· ATMs 
· Gas stations 
· Car washes 
· Garages 
· Parking lots 
· Grocery stores 
· Mass transit 
· Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs 
· Highway entrance and exit ramps, or any place where drivers slow down or stop 
 
One of the fiercest critics of how the American capital is run has been former president Donald Trump, an extremely unpopular figure in a city&nbsp;which voted more than 90 per cent against him in the 2016 elections.

Trump is facing trial for criminal charges in Washington and has unsuccessfully tried to move the venue.

“No way I can get a fair trial, or even close to a fair trial, in Washington, DC. There are many reasons for this, but just one is that I am calling for a federal takeover of this filthy and crime-ridden embarrassment to our nation,” Trump said in a posting on his social network, Truth Social.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-postpones-election-interference-trial-against-donald-trump-686571">Also read |&nbsp;Judge postpones Donald Trump's election subversion trial</a>

But letting the federal government run the city – the only capital of a country whose citizens have no representation in Congress – is unlikely to fix its problems. According to a series of surveys over the past few years, Americans are deeply distrustful of the federal government.

As former Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill put it: “Dysfunction and chaos are now in the political bloodstream,” and citizens “see this as part of normal, polarised, partisan politics in Washington".&nbsp;

So, perhaps fixing the carjacking epidemic is better left to the city.

(Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

The capital of the United States, home of the government and an amazing number of armed teenagers, set a deplorable record last year: it became the city with the highest number of carjackings in the country per 100,000 residents.

The capital of the United States, home of the government and an amazing number of armed teenagers, set a deplorable record last year: it became the city with the highest number of carjackings in the country per 100,000 residents. Police reports show that on average, there were almost three carjackings a day – incidents when drivers had their cars taken away at gunpoint. The trend continued in the first month of 2024 – just two a day. In absolute numbers – there were 958 carjackings in 2023 while 57 have already taken place in January. Pistol-packing teenagers committed most of the violent thefts of occupied cars. Relatively few are arrested. In January, eight of the criminals involved in the 57 incidents were arrested. Such numbers have instilled a pervasive sense of insecurity and fear among many residents. As one user put it in a tweet: “What’s scary about crime in DC these days is the randomness. You don’t need to be involved in drugs or gangs to get carjacked.” The capital’s carjacking wave rarely makes national news except when the victims are prominent in politics or business. In October, Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman, recalled what happened to him when he returned to his home in the city’s trendy Navy Yard neighbourhood. "I was just coming into my place. Three guys came out of nowhere and they pointed guns at me. I do have a (Karate) black belt but I recognise when you got three guns – I looked at one with a gun, another with a gun, and a third behind me. So they said they wanted my car. I said ‘sure’." Cuellar’s car and his cellphones were later recovered a few miles from where they were taken. The carjackers, thought to be in their mid-teens, disappeared and there were no arrests. Case closed. But a more recent attempted carjacking had a bloodier outcome. On February 5, a former official of the Trump administration, Mike Gill, was shot dead while sitting in his car at 5 pm to pick up his wife from her law office in an upscale area of the city. His wife found him on the sidewalk, his head in a pool of blood, one leg still inside his car. The assailant fled on foot and was shot and killed by police while attempting another carjack. The wave of carjackings prompted city authorities and police into different actions. DC mayor Marion Bowser declared a public emergency in November and promised to improve monitoring of criminal activity. Police handed out free air tags to help victims of carjackings find their stolen cars. Also read | Former Trump aide Mike Gill succumbs to injuries, days after being shot A sweeping crime bill is under discussion by the 13-member City Council, the legislative branch of the District of Columbia. It dates back to the 1973 Home Rule Act which created a local government for the country’s capital. Council decisions can be overruled by Congress and DC citizens still have no representation there. While the council discusses ways to stem crime – a bill is expected later this month – there is plenty of advice for citizens who live in fear. A local television station, extrapolating from police data, recently published a list that highlights how widespread crime has become. The guidance boils down to advice to look over your shoulder wherever you go. Watch | US gun violence crisis: How easy is it to buy guns? | WION Wideangle × Paradoxically, this is in sharp contrast to the years Washington was America’s murder capital, with the highest murder rate of any major city in the late 1980s and early 190s. It stemmed from a crack cocaine epidemic in the city and turf wars between drug gangs in defined areas. Use was widespread. The capital’s mayor at the time, Marion Barry, was arrested in January 1990 smoking crack cocaine in a hotel room. I arrived in Washington in 1998 and, like most residents, did not feel insecure and threatened by violence. Today’s security guidance emphasises that you can be a victim anywhere. Carjackers find their victims anywhere and at any time with the following situations or locations more common: · ATMs · Gas stations · Car washes · Garages · Parking lots · Grocery stores · Mass transit · Intersections controlled by stop lights or signs · Highway entrance and exit ramps, or any place where drivers slow down or stop One of the fiercest critics of how the American capital is run has been former president Donald Trump, an extremely unpopular figure in a city which voted more than 90 per cent against him in the 2016 elections. Trump is facing trial for criminal charges in Washington and has unsuccessfully tried to move the venue. “No way I can get a fair trial, or even close to a fair trial, in Washington, DC. There are many reasons for this, but just one is that I am calling for a federal takeover of this filthy and crime-ridden embarrassment to our nation,” Trump said in a posting on his social network, Truth Social. Also read | Judge postpones Donald Trump's election subversion trial But letting the federal government run the city – the only capital of a country whose citizens have no representation in Congress – is unlikely to fix its problems. According to a series of surveys over the past few years, Americans are deeply distrustful of the federal government. As former Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill put it: “Dysfunction and chaos are now in the political bloodstream,” and citizens “see this as part of normal, polarised, partisan politics in Washington". So, perhaps fixing the carjacking epidemic is better left to the city. (Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.)

Letter from Washington DC, city of insecurity and fear

In yet another shooting in the United States, six people were shot, one fatally. The latest shooting incident took place in Charleston County, South Carolina, just as the Memorial Day weekend drew to a close on Monday night. A CBS News report quoting the sheriff's office reports that no arrests have been made at the moment.

The shooting happened around 9:50 pm local time near a nightclub. As per the Sherrif office spokesperson, Andrew Knapp, deputies found one person slumped inside a vehicle at the scene. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;

Five other people were injured and have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. As per Knapp, their condition is stable and their condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-16-people-killed-dozens-injured-during-memorial-day-weekend-shootings-across-us-598035">Over 16 people killed, dozens injured during Memorial Day weekend shootings across US</a>

No further details of the shooting are available at the moment.&nbsp;

This is not an isolated incident of shooting. During the Memorial Day weekend, the United States witnessed multiple shootings across the country.

<h2>Memorial day shootings</h2>

More than a dozen people, 16 to be exact, were gunned down in a spate of shootings across the nation. Additionally, dozens were injured in the gun violence incidents.

The shootings happened in eight states across America. Among the affected states are Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New Mexico.

<h2>Biker rally "rolling shootout"</h2>

In Red River, New Mexico, three individuals died, while five others, according to local media reports, were injured. The shooting, as per the news agency AFP, occurred at around 5 pm during an annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally that drew approximately 20,000 bikers to the small town near Taos, a popular skiing destination.

Apart from the said biker rally, as per a NBC News report beaches, and high schools were the places specifically targeted by the gunmen. The dead include victims of various ages, ranging from teenagers to those in their 60s.

<h2>Baltimore scuffle turns deadly</h2>

In Baltimore, Maryland, an argument between two men led to gunfire, which injured five people, around 3:30 pm (local time) on Friday, officials told NBC News.

The victims, who haven’t been identified, suffered non-threatening injuries, and the police said that they are searching for the suspected gunman.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rolling-shootout-at-biker-rally-in-new-mexico-kills-three-injures-five-597477">'Rolling shootout' at biker rally in New Mexico kills three, injures five</a>

Three people were injured, two seriously, in Garden Grove, California, on Saturday evening, in a shooting at Hot Restaurant and Lounge. Garden Grove Police Sgt. Nick Jensen said the gunman got into an argument before opening fire.

<h2>America's gun violence epidemic</h2>

The long weekend violence is just a small example of the growing gun menace threatening American society.

In the last three years, there have been more than 600 mass shootings each, almost two a day on average, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

This year alone, there have been more than 200 mass shootings across the US. The figures include shootings that happen in homes and in public places.

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In yet another shooting in the United States, six people were shot, one fatally. The latest shooting incident took place in Charleston County, South Carolina, just as the Memorial Day weekend drew to a close on Monday night.

In yet another shooting in the United States, six people were shot, one fatally. The latest shooting incident took place in Charleston County, South Carolina, just as the Memorial Day weekend drew to a close on Monday night. A CBS News report quoting the sheriff's office reports that no arrests have been made at the moment. The shooting happened around 9:50 pm local time near a nightclub. As per the Sherrif office spokesperson, Andrew Knapp, deputies found one person slumped inside a vehicle at the scene. The person was pronounced dead at the scene. Five other people were injured and have been taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. As per Knapp, their condition is stable and their condition is not believed to be life-threatening. Also read | Over 16 people killed, dozens injured during Memorial Day weekend shootings across US No further details of the shooting are available at the moment. This is not an isolated incident of shooting. During the Memorial Day weekend, the United States witnessed multiple shootings across the country. Memorial day shootings More than a dozen people, 16 to be exact, were gunned down in a spate of shootings across the nation. Additionally, dozens were injured in the gun violence incidents. The shootings happened in eight states across America. Among the affected states are Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and New Mexico. Biker rally "rolling shootout" In Red River, New Mexico, three individuals died, while five others, according to local media reports, were injured. The shooting, as per the news agency AFP, occurred at around 5 pm during an annual Memorial Day motorcycle rally that drew approximately 20,000 bikers to the small town near Taos, a popular skiing destination. Apart from the said biker rally, as per a NBC News report beaches, and high schools were the places specifically targeted by the gunmen. The dead include victims of various ages, ranging from teenagers to those in their 60s. Baltimore scuffle turns deadly In Baltimore, Maryland, an argument between two men led to gunfire, which injured five people, around 3:30 pm (local time) on Friday, officials told NBC News. The victims, who haven’t been identified, suffered non-threatening injuries, and the police said that they are searching for the suspected gunman. Also read | 'Rolling shootout' at biker rally in New Mexico kills three, injures five Three people were injured, two seriously, in Garden Grove, California, on Saturday evening, in a shooting at Hot Restaurant and Lounge. Garden Grove Police Sgt. Nick Jensen said the gunman got into an argument before opening fire. America's gun violence epidemic The long weekend violence is just a small example of the growing gun menace threatening American society. In the last three years, there have been more than 600 mass shootings each, almost two a day on average, according to the Gun Violence Archive. This year alone, there have been more than 200 mass shootings across the US. The figures include shootings that happen in homes and in public places. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Yet another shooting in US claims one life; Memorial Day weekend death toll rises to 17

In another incident of public shooting, a TV reporter and a nine-year-old girl were fatally shot near Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. The incident transpired around the scene of a homicide that took place, mere hours earlier.&nbsp;

Orange County Sheriff John Mina informed that a suspect named 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, thought to be responsible for both attacks has been detained in custody.&nbsp;

“I want to acknowledge what a horrible day this has been for our community and our media partners. I work closely with all of you and know many of you and know the very difficult job that you do and also the very important job that you do for our community and for law enforcement," Mina was quoted as saying by The Associated Press.&nbsp;

"No one in our community - not a mother, not a nine-year-old and certainly not news professionals - should become the victim of gun violence in our community."

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The suspect has not revealed much at the moment and it is unclear if he knew the victims personally. He already has a criminal history with charges ranging from aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon to burglary to grand theft offenses.&nbsp;

The alleged gunman first shot a woman, yet to be identified inside a car before taking a cover. He returned to the crime scene and opened fire again. After attacking the journalist, he went into a nearby home and shot the little girl and her mother. The latter is currently admitted in hospital in a critical condition.&nbsp;

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White House released a statement in the aftermath of the incident and showed condolences for the families of the victims.&nbsp;

"Our hearts go out to the family of the journalist killed today and the crew member injured in Orange County, Florida, as well as the whole Spectrum News team," tweeted Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

"Our hearts are also with the other shooting victims today, their families, and the entire community. Too many lives are being ripped apart by gun violence," she added.&nbsp;

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Gun violence has become a major problem across US.&nbsp;Mass shootings have become a routine phenomenon, with several high-profile incidents resulting in significant loss of life.

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In another incident of public shooting, a TV reporter and a nine-year-old girl were fatally shot near Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. The incident transpired around the scene of a homicide that took place, mere hours earlier.

In another incident of public shooting, a TV reporter and a nine-year-old girl were fatally shot near Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. The incident transpired around the scene of a homicide that took place, mere hours earlier. Orange County Sheriff John Mina informed that a suspect named 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, thought to be responsible for both attacks has been detained in custody. “I want to acknowledge what a horrible day this has been for our community and our media partners. I work closely with all of you and know many of you and know the very difficult job that you do and also the very important job that you do for our community and for law enforcement," Mina was quoted as saying by The Associated Press. "No one in our community - not a mother, not a nine-year-old and certainly not news professionals - should become the victim of gun violence in our community." This is 19-year-old Keith Melvin Moses, the suspect in a series of shootings today that left three dead, in OCSO custody. This is a sad day for our community. Three were murdered today, including a woman in her 20s, a 9-year-old girl and a @MyNews13 employee. pic.twitter.com/DXXkxzRHl5 — Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) February 23, 2023 × The suspect has not revealed much at the moment and it is unclear if he knew the victims personally. He already has a criminal history with charges ranging from aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon to burglary to grand theft offenses. The alleged gunman first shot a woman, yet to be identified inside a car before taking a cover. He returned to the crime scene and opened fire again. After attacking the journalist, he went into a nearby home and shot the little girl and her mother. The latter is currently admitted in hospital in a critical condition. Read more: Explained: Why gun shooting happens in USA so often? Find out the truth White House released a statement in the aftermath of the incident and showed condolences for the families of the victims. "Our hearts go out to the family of the journalist killed today and the crew member injured in Orange County, Florida, as well as the whole Spectrum News team," tweeted Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. "Our hearts are also with the other shooting victims today, their families, and the entire community. Too many lives are being ripped apart by gun violence," she added. Our hearts go out to the family of the journalist killed today and the crew member injured in Orange County, Florida, as well as the whole Spectrum News team. — Karine Jean-Pierre (@PressSec) February 23, 2023 × Gun violence has become a major problem across US. Mass shootings have become a routine phenomenon, with several high-profile incidents resulting in significant loss of life. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public.&nbsp;The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence.&nbsp;President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all."

Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence."

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"The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas.

Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions".

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Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment."

"I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added.

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The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby,&nbsp;which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation"&nbsp;on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!"&nbsp;

"Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL"

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As the United States deals with the rise in gun violence amid a wave of shocking mass shootings, the country's top court has ruled that Americans have the right to carry firearms in public. This landmark judgement by the Supreme Court will now prevent states from imposing restrictions, and gun control rules on the general public. The 6-3 decision overturns a New York rule that mandated that applicants for gun permits demonstrate that they had a valid need for self-defence. President Joe Biden in a statement said that he was "deeply disappointed" by the judgement. He said, "this ruling contradicts both common sense and the constitution, and should deeply trouble us all." Judge Clarence Thomas, who wrote the majority opinion, said that "New York's proper-cause requirement violates the Fourteenth Amendment by preventing law-abiding citizens with ordinary self-defence needs from exercising their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms in public for self-defence." Watch | US gun violence worse under Biden than Trump "The Second and Fourteenth Amendments protect an individual's right to carry a handgun for self-defence outside the home," added Judge Thomas. Kathy Hochul, New York's governor called it a "dark day" and said that it is shocking that the supreme court judgement has "taken away our rights to have reasonable restrictions". Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data Referring to the constitutional amendment that all the gun advocates quote Hochul remarked "we can have restrictions on speech -- you can't yell fire in a crowded theater but somehow there's no restrictions allowed on the Second Amendment." "I'm sorry this dark day has come," she added. Also read | Things Republicans believe are responsible for mass shootings. Here's a hint, it's not guns The National Rifle Association (NRA), United States' most powerful gun lobby, which calls itself "America's longest-standing civil rights organisation" on the other hand lauded the judgement. Taking to Twitter the group tweeted "NRA wins SCOTUS case!" "Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL" 🎉BREAKING NEWS: @NRA WINS SCOTUS CASE! Supreme Court Rules New York’s Carry Restrictions are UNCONSTITUTIONAL — NRA (@NRA) June 23, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State. The lawsuit comes as the United States is still reeling from two high-profile mass shootings this month. One at a Buffalo, New York supermarket that killed ten people and another at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school that led to the death of&nbsp;21 people; 19 students and 2 teachers.&nbsp;One of the 10 people shot on April 12, Ilene says that the gunmaker uses its marketing efforts to appeal to criminals.

She has filed a civil suit in the federal court, where she has accused the Austrian company Glock of using "marketing that emphasises firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent."

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Steur also alleges that the company neglected to instruct dealers on how to avoid illegal firearms acquisitions and also intentionally supplied more firearms than the legitimate market could bear in order to stimulate secondary market sales.

"Gun manufacturers do not live in a bubble," said Mark Shirian, one of Steur's attorneys.

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They are well aware that their marketing methods enable consumers with nefarious motives, putting the lives of innocent individuals at jeopardy he said in a statement, adding that "this lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable."

A study by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shows a vivid picture of a nation armed to the teeth.

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In the United States, the number of firearms per 100 individuals has climbed to 120.5 from 88 in 2011. This is far more than any other country.

The United States is in the midst of a massive gun-buying boom that shows no signs of slowing down, according to the most comprehensive official tally of gun commerce in two decades. Since 2000, the annual number of firearms manufactured has nearly tripled, and the previous three years have seen a significant increase.

In the last 20 years, gun production in the United States has more than tripled, with 11.3 million weapons estimated to be sold in 2020.

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Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State.

Ilene Steur, one of the victims of the April New York subway shooting is suing gunmaker Glock, manufacturer of the firearm used in the attack. The perpetrator of the Subway attack had used a Glock 17, 9mm pistol purchased in 2011, in Ohio State. The lawsuit comes as the United States is still reeling from two high-profile mass shootings this month. One at a Buffalo, New York supermarket that killed ten people and another at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school that led to the death of 21 people; 19 students and 2 teachers. One of the 10 people shot on April 12, Ilene says that the gunmaker uses its marketing efforts to appeal to criminals. She has filed a civil suit in the federal court, where she has accused the Austrian company Glock of using "marketing that emphasises firearm characteristics such as their high capacity and ease of concealment, that appeal to prospective purchasers with criminal intent." Also read | America's love for military style weapons and AR-15, the assault rifle used in Texas school shooting Steur also alleges that the company neglected to instruct dealers on how to avoid illegal firearms acquisitions and also intentionally supplied more firearms than the legitimate market could bear in order to stimulate secondary market sales. "Gun manufacturers do not live in a bubble," said Mark Shirian, one of Steur's attorneys. Watch | As US grapples with gun terror, this is how NZ, Canada, Australia changed laws after mass shootings They are well aware that their marketing methods enable consumers with nefarious motives, putting the lives of innocent individuals at jeopardy he said in a statement, adding that "this lawsuit seeks to hold the gun industry accountable." A study by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives shows a vivid picture of a nation armed to the teeth. Also read | America's gun culture kills hundreds every day. Is 2nd amendment worth the lives lost? Here's the data In the United States, the number of firearms per 100 individuals has climbed to 120.5 from 88 in 2011. This is far more than any other country. The United States is in the midst of a massive gun-buying boom that shows no signs of slowing down, according to the most comprehensive official tally of gun commerce in two decades. Since 2000, the annual number of firearms manufactured has nearly tripled, and the previous three years have seen a significant increase. In the last 20 years, gun production in the United States has more than tripled, with 11.3 million weapons estimated to be sold in 2020. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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