Mississippi News
It’s time to address gun violence in Mississippi
It’s a crisis that is not immune to Mississippi but one that is drastically increasing.
At one time, gun violence was an issue that was an urban problem, one that was nearly exclusive to major metropolitan areas in our nation. That has changed and changed in an astonishing way.
No longer are Mississippians feeling safe leaving their doors unlocked at home when they go to bed. No longer do they feel safe walking their neighborhoods at night or safely driving our streets without the threat of suddenly being carjacked.
An increasing number of gun violence reports have involved our youth. Through the first three months of this year, nearly 300 teens (ages 12-17) have died as a result of guns in the U.S., according to the Gun Violence Archive.
A recent high-profile incident that took place on the Mississippi Gulf Coast involved a group of teenagers riding in a vehicle threatening motorists with what was believed to be a handgun. The vehicle was pulled over by law enforcement…
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By: Rob Sigler
Title: It’s time to address gun violence in Mississippi
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/its-time-to-address-gun-violence-in-mississippi/
Published Date: Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:20:29 +0000
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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson
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