Friday Finds
Wherein we unearth GVP-related stories from the past week.
Given the constant information tsunami of our 24-hour news cycle world, there are bound to be stories that get lost in the scroll. On Fridays here at Armed With Reason, we’ll highlight some articles from the Gun Violence Prevention realm that might have been missed during your busy week.
VIDEO: 2 men charged with murder in Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting
“Missouri prosecutors charged two men, both in the hospital recovering from gunshot wounds, with murder… Two juveniles were also detained on gun-related charges…. Prosecutors say there could be even more arrests.”
Chiefs player Justin Reid calls for ‘real solutions’ to gun violence after Super Bowl parade shooting
“When are we going to fix these gun laws ? How many more people have to die to say enough is enough ? It’s too easy for the wrong people to obtain guns in America and that’s a FACT.”
VIDEO: Kansas City officials to meet with White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention
“The time is now for common-sense gun reform.”
Baltimore City reaches settlement in ghost gun lawsuit against Polymer80
“The City says that by falsely classifying its kits as ‘non-firearms,’ many of the Polymer80 products end up in the hands of convicted felons and minors.”
Flint man becomes first person charged under Michigan's new gun storage law
“The man faces charges including first-degree child abuse, a felony violation of Michigan’s gun storage law, being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and lying to a police officer in a violent crime investigation.”
Michigan State students call for more legislation on gun violence prevention
“In American someone is feeling the weight of losing a loved one to gun violence every day… 120 Americans die every day from gun violence and guns are the leading cause of death for children, teens, and college-aged Americans.”
Hundreds attend Salem’s Town Hall on Gun Violence, listening to 5 experts
“For nearly two hours, an estimated 300 people listened to experts discuss the state of gun violence in Salem.”
President Bill Clinton, White House’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention Join Northwell Health’s Fifth Annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum
“The hybrid event will welcome 150 leaders in person in New York City, while others can register to attend the Forum virtually at www.PreventGunViolence.com.”
6 years after Parkland shooting, school librarian works hard to make her space the safest
“The building where the killing happened is scheduled for demolition this summer. A nearby structure that houses the library… will remain intact. The library has undergone updates since becoming a sanctuary for the campus as it heals, reflects and fortifies itself for the future.”
Social Impact Studio Uses Filmmaking to Flip the Script on Gun Violence
“The goal of the initiative is to bring people closest to gun violence — community members, academics, elected officials, and medical professionals, to name a few — to the forefront of the conversation.”
Photo of Michigan State University student-led rally by Matthew Dae Smith ; via Lansing State Journal.