America is on the verge of reaching a new high in mass murders as the numbers increase in 2023
Mass murders, defined as incidents involving the deaths of four or more people, excluding the perpetrator, are rare but have seen a worrying increase.
The United States has experienced an increase in mass murders, with 42 incidents recorded in 2023, close to the grim record set in 2019. The recent attacks in Nevada and Texas mark the latest tragedies in a year in which the number of such violent cases has increased. events.
Renowned Northeastern University professor James Alan Fox, a veteran researcher of mass killings, reflected on the disturbing trend, saying, "Whether it's a record or not, it's obviously quite disturbing that we're at that high a level." "We are moving towards."
The year 2019 saw a record 46 mass murders, most notably the El Paso Walmart shooting.
Fox shed light on the 2023 scenario, revealing that there have been more than 40 mass murders, with only three of them being deviant by gun-related violence. The prevalence of such incidents appears to be accelerating, surpassing previous years by July.
According to Fox, there have been an unprecedented 10 mass shootings in public places in the year 2023, which is a shocking record for the country. Disturbingly, the death toll from mass shootings stands at 632, with 1,336 people killed and 2,625 injured, the Gun Violence Archive reports.
President Joe Biden, acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, urged Congress to address the "epidemic of gun violence", stressing the need to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Fox blames factors such as lax gun laws, high-capacity magazines and the proliferation of weapons for the increase in mass shootings. He also acknowledges the impact of non-gun-related factors like the pandemic, economic hardship and the political climate.
While fear of mass shootings is growing, Fox emphasizes the rarity of such incidents. Given the multifaceted nature of the social and economic factors influencing these tragic events, predicting future trends remains challenging.
0 Comments