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amazing!915 shootings occurred in the U.S. and 430 people died of gun violence
2021-07-26 09:31:40 Source: Chinanews.com Author:
China News Service, July 26. According to US media reports on the 25th, according to statistics from the ABC and the Gun Violence Archive, between July 17 and 23, there were 915 shootings across the United States. , 430 people were killed and 1,007 were injured, setting a new record for a week.
The “Gun Violence Archives” report stated that gun violence is widespread throughout the United States, affecting 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Last week alone, there were 18 mass shootings in 12 cities in the United States, resulting in 19 deaths and 74 injuries.
According to the ABC report, July 18 was the worst day of gun violence in this week. Approximately 22% of gun-related incidents occur between midnight and 3 am.
According to the report, the statistics reflect the recent sharp increase in such incidents. In 2020, more than 43,000 Americans died from gunshot wounds. Since January 2021, shooting incidents have caused more than 24,000 deaths.
The US media predicts that the number of gun-related deaths this year is expected to exceed the 2020 figure.