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Another day, another…

1 Dead and 24 Wounded in Akron #Shooting, Police Say

Details about what led up to the shooting in Akron, #Ohio, were unclear. At least two of those wounded were in critical condition, officials said. #GunViolence

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/02/us/akron-ohio-shooting.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare


Another day, another…

“Actor Johnny Wactor, who played Brando Corbin on the ABC daytime soap opera "General Hospital," was killed in downtown Los Angeles, his brother has confirmed…

According to police, the victim approached three suspects who were in the middle of stealing a catalytic converter. One of them drew a gun and opened fire.” #GunViolence

https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/former-general-hospital-star-johnny-wactor-killed-in-shooting-in-downtown-la-family-confirms/


The US government has a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms – and now California is saying guns should be taxed like the other two products.

They do all have a common history: All have been associated with criminal organizations seeking to profit from illicit markets.

It’s unclear how the new tax will affect #gunviolence, but it could reduce sales of guns and ammunition.
https://theconversation.com/california-is-about-to-tax-guns-more-like-alcohol-and-tobacco-and-that-could-put-a-dent-in-gun-violence-229431


Content warning: Uvalde shooting anniversary