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Fashion designer Afa Ah Loo, a father of two and “Project Runway” alum, was fatally shot during a “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City. He was struck by gunfire from a volunteer “peacekeeper” aiming at Arturo Gamboa, a man reportedly brandishing an AR-15. Gamboa survived and was arrested for murder. The peacekeepers, not sanctioned […]
Only about a fourth of moms in the United States say they have “excellent” physical and mental health, according to a new study. The study, published Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine, looked at 198, 417 mothers with children age 17 and under, finding large declines in self-reported maternal mental health and small declines in physical health from 2016 […]
New York’s new state budget includes the creation of a formal Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP), centralizing efforts to reduce shootings and support victims. With $327 million allocated to gun-related initiatives, OGVP will coordinate with law enforcement and hospitals, manage grants, and launch public education campaigns. The move comes amid federal rollbacks of similar […]
A Monroe County jury convicted Eliezar Ortiz Jr., 27, in the May 2024 shooting that injured two adults and led to the loss of an unborn child. Prosecutors say Ortiz opened fire at a Greece home in retaliation for a school dispute involving the victim’s son. He was found guilty of attempted murder, assault, and […]
Phoenix Ikner, 20, used his mother’s former service weapon to open fire at FSU, killing two and injuring six. Authorities shot and wounded Ikner at the scene. The shooter, a longtime member of the sheriff’s youth program, reportedly accessed the weapon from home. The motive remains unclear. Ikner was shot by police and remains hospitalized. […]
A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon that left four male students injured. Three were shot and one sustained a lower-body injury. Their ages range from 15 to 18, and while some injuries were serious, none were life-threatening. Authorities have not yet released details […]
Rochester teen was charged in connection to a mass shooting over the summer at MLK Park. Reports say the 16-year-old was originally arrested back in July for possession of a loaded Glock handgun, during a further investigation RPD was able to find that gun was the same one used at the MLK Park shooting. Teen […]
This weekend the city announced there will be an age restriction to be in the East ave East End area for people to be 21 and older due to recent incidents involving gun fire during the nightlight hours. RPD says the age restriction decision falls in line with state’s Gun Violence Emergency RPD said more […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
When the Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, it signifies a major shift in national approach, emphasizing the issue’s impact on public health. This declaration can mobilize government agencies, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize and address gun violence more vigorously. Here’s what such a declaration entails: Awareness and Mobilization: It raises […]
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