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A college student who survived a shooting at her school's homecoming is now helping others by sharing her journey. Her courage is turning tragedy into hope for communities affected by gun violence.
When a gunman opened fire at Pauls Valley High School, Principal Kirk Moore didn't hesitate. His split-second courage stopped a tragedy and brought every student home safely.
After gunfire hit an apartment in Lexington's Eastland area, community volunteers are going door to door with help. They're bringing resources for mental health, jobs, and mediation to neighbors who need support.
Since October 2024, Mexican authorities have confiscated over 24,000 firearms, most smuggled from the U.S., at rates far exceeding previous administrations. The aggressive crackdown shows real progress in tackling cartel weapons supply chains.
A global coalition of over 100 organizations from 40 countries is calling on the World Health Organization to treat gun violence as a preventable public health emergency, not just a criminal justice issue. The movement, inspired by survivors like South African activist who lived 40 years with a gunshot disability, aims to save lives through the same public health approach that reduced tobacco deaths worldwide.
A Boston hospital program that supports shooting and stabbing survivors has cut their risk of future violence by half. The findings could help cities nationwide reduce gun violence through targeted hospital interventions.