Study found that 7% of Americans have been present at a scene of a mass shooting and 2% had been injured in one

Summary

A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder finds that 7% of U.S. adults have witnessed a mass shooting, and over 2% have been injured in one.

Researchers define mass shootings as incidents where four or more people are shot in public spaces. With nearly 5,000 such events since 2014, experts stress the need for public health strategies to address the psychological and physical impacts.

The study highlights how mass shootings are not isolated events but a widespread issue affecting millions of Americans.

  • @drunkpostdisaster
    3•1 day ago

    Yeah, I am expecting fireworks displays being a thing of the past in a few years.

      • @NarrativeBear
        4•1 day ago

        Also better for wildlife and pets.

        I know of a friend that had their dog jump out of 6 story apartment because of fireworks in the area. It did not end well.