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Tragic Tally: An Overview of Mass Killings Across the U.S. in 2023

Washington, D.C. — As the United States grapples with an alarming trend of mass killings this year, a deeply troubling pattern emerges from the data collected. These incidents, echoing through communities large and small, reveal a harsh reality about the prevalence and persistence of gun violence in the nation. Understanding the enormous scale of these tragedies, where multiple lives are snuffed out in quick succession, challenges society to reckon with its implications on policy, public …

2021 Study Reveals Startling Statistics: Suicides Dominate Homicides in US Death Tally

In 2021, a comprehensive national study spanned across 48 states, 31 counties in California, 13 counties in Texas, and the District of Columbia to record and analyze the far-reaching impact of violent deaths in the United States. The study, which gathered data on 68,866 incidents resulting in 70,688 deaths, provided a revealing snapshot of the devastating consequences of violence on public health and safety. The most extensive part of the data encompassed suicides, which accounted …

Mass Shootings Surge Across U.S. With Nine Dead and 74 Injured: Grim Weekend Tally

Rochester Hills, Michigan – A weekend of violence swept across the United States, with a total of 14 mass shootings reported in the last three days, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive. Among the incidents was a tragic shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where a gunman opened fire on Saturday, injuring nine individuals ranging in age from 4 to 78. This was just one of three mass shootings that …

Unsafe Sleep Practices Blamed for Tally of Infant SIDS Deaths

Minneapolis, Minnesota – A recent tally of infant SIDS deaths in the state reveals concerning findings regarding unsafe sleep practices. The analysis showed that a significant number of these tragic deaths could have been prevented if safer sleep practices were followed. According to the report, many parents are unknowingly putting their babies at risk by not adhering to recommended sleep guidelines. This includes cases where infants were placed on their stomachs to sleep, slept in …