12/21/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. The link below discusses the 2022 gun violence and efforts for 2023. An interesting discussion. We were hoping for a 10% reduction in 2022 but it looks like about 7% in reality. shootings by minors are sadly up 7.5% from 2021.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-pa-gun-violence-500-homicide-shootings-in-2022/12594653/
11/13/2022 Philadelphia Pa. I just want to commend the
city of Philadelphia D.A., Police, Mayor and all others including the caring citizens that have all contributed to the Homicides once again reaching a level of 5% below 2021 levels same period. Lets keep going and hopefully the reduction will be even more by 1/1/2023. Great work.
11/6/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A Philly mass shooting.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-kensington-allegheny-philly-police-gun-violent/12421873/
11/6/2022 EARLY BIRDS AND NIGHT OWLS as it pertains to our young folks. A must read!
https://www.sciencealert.com/teens-brains-develop-differently-depending-on-if-theyre-night-owls-or-early-birds
9/26/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A real milestone was reached over the past weekend and that is, Homicides are at a level 1% lower in 2022 than they were the same period in 2021. Lets hope the trend is real.
DELAWARE, This article is rather disturbing and I sure hope there is some type of appeal. This can not stand. Ghost guns.
https://www.wdel.com/news/judge-bars-enforcement-of-delaware-ghost-gun-restrictions/article_54916638-3c69-11ed-b1cc-23daced53093.html
9/23/22 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This report and link came out late on 9/22/22 and it shows how corrupt people in government and other powerful places can be. THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND if you have not seen it yet. I will pray for Philly and all cities with gun violence issues but I have lost a lot of hope. So many people are just bad people. This is dishonest to the point of being criminal.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/investigators/philadelphia-police-department-disney-world-crime-stats-locations/3370593/
It was also reported by 6abc news that shootings involving children (18 or younger) are up by 26% This year over 2021 for the same period.
9/13/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This just in and demonstrates pretty clearly that money is not the only answer as yesterday homicides in Philly were 4% higher than last year, (a record year) same period. See what you think.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-ceasefire-gun-violence-solutions-critics-20220913.html
9/3/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is a Saturday morning and on the morning news they reported two more homicides by gun. This takes the count to 366 for the year. This is significant for two reasons.
1 - This think tank set an arbitrary annualized homicide rate of 365 at the beginning of the year when the city had announced many millions of dollars would be spent to reduce the homicide rate.
2 - The actual homicide rate to date as reported is 2% worse than 2021. We do not call that progress and I sure hope the voters take notice. In short, this is unacceptable performance by the city. https://www.phillypolice.com/crime-maps-stats/
8/9/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It continues to get worse with homicides. Now at 4% greater than 2021.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-popeyes-shooting-lehigh-avenue-philly-fast-food-restaurant-fatal/12111396/
8/8/2022, PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is now Monday and the reported homicides are 3% higher than the same period last year. Philly, we know you are trying but we are looking for measurable results and the shootings this past weekend with serious injuries is very sad. Here is one very troubling one.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/08/06/put-the-guns-down-activists-call-for-peace-as-philadelphias-homicide-rate-continues-to-outpace-deadliest-year-on-record/
Now compare the Philly trouble to the National average to date. What a mess. It has been reported that 52 people 18 years and younger have lost their lives so far this year. NOT ACCEPTABLE! https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/08/briefing/crime-data-us-mass-shootings.html
8/7/2022, PHILADELPHIA, PA. About a week ago I saw a report from the Mayor that Philadelphia has started to spend "millions of dollars" to reduce gun homicides and now CBS3 has this disturbing report that shows rather clearly that things are not working as planned. This situation is a real crisis. The news is terrible. Take a look at this link before it too disappears.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/08/06/put-the-guns-down-activists-call-for-peace-as-philadelphias-homicide-rate-continues-to-outpace-deadliest-year-on-record/
8/4/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Well, it has finally happened. Homicides are now 1% higher than the same period last year.
https://www.phillypolice.com/crime-maps-stats/
8/3/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Although the homicide rate is running the same as 2021 some really good news is out about National Night Out in West Philly. Take a look at the Homicide reduction there.
https://6abc.com/national-night-out-2022-philadelphia-police-gun-violence-west-philly/12094741/
7/14/2022 A video by Governor of Kentucky well worth the 8 minutes of your time and touches on the root causes of societies ills in today's world. Some good points. How do we fix this when families really don't care.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j49y3FUZk7o
And then I saw this 2 minute presentation, "THE CAMELS ARE ON THE HORIZON". Profound thinking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t3YY6yQThY
7/8/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Bad night, The city has now reported that they are only 2% lower that last years homicides at the same period..Things are STILL going in the wrong direction.
https://www.phillypolice.com/crime-maps-stats/
An interesting opinion piece.
https://abcn.ws/3AFbiT8
7/7/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Last night at midnight it was reported that the city is now only 4% lower in shooting homicides than the same period last year. The year is now 1/2 gone and I sure hoped we would be above 15 % lower and trending down but that is not the real case. Those millions of dollars allocated and much spent is not working. The city might have been better building new housing or something, What a mess.
7/3/2021 DALLAS, TX. This is the next in the series of crime without punishment, This time in Dallas.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/renee-hall-former-dallas-police-chief-police-communities/
7/1/2022 PHILADELPHIA AND NATIONAL (BALTIMORE). A further discussion on unsolved homicides.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baltimore-task-force-unsolved-murder-cases/
6/30/2022 PHILADELPHIA AND NATIONAL, This will open everyone's eyes that have not seen. Things are not good.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unsolved-murders-philadelphia-police-ability-to-close-cases/
6/28/2022 This note is to bring things a little more into perspective. Currently the homicide rate is at a level of 6% below the same period last year. An improvement but rather small and when you read the link below you will also think we should have had a bigger reduction.
The Philadelphia Inquirer: How Philly will spend nearly a billion dollars on policing and violence prevention.
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/philadephia-police-get-budget-increase-antiviolence-funding-20220627.html
5/31/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. The local ABC news reported that there were 40 shootings and of those, 14 deaths over the Memorial Day weekend. "It's honestly out of hand. It feels like the Wild West out here," said one resident. Headlines like this make you wonder, is any progress at being made in Philly?
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-oxford-bouvier-street-gun-violence-philly-police/11910275/
Now at 209 homicides as of May 31st, the city is only 1% lower than the 2021 numbers for the same period. That is well below the normal annual variations and thus my conclusion is NO REAL IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE even though millions of dollars have been allocated to reduce crime. PLEASE GET TOUGH AND SPEAK A LANGUAGE THE BAD GUYS WILL UNDERSTAND and you will see the numbers come down.
By the numbers - - - good report. https://data.phila.gov/visualizations/shooting-victims
5/23/22 PHILADELPHIA. PA. Last week we were about 10 % below the same period last year and them this weekend happened and we are now only 7% and several people are critical... A BAD WEEKEND... And a holiday weekend is next.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shootings-gun-violence-north-shooting-deadly/11882108/
5/8/2022 Special note. First is a flashback article that is as important today, maybe iven more than 2013 when it was written. This is one of several that got our group thinking. An important review.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2013/09/why-scandinavian-prisons-are-superior/279949/
Now in 2022 our efforts are starting to show promise in the local area. This, in our opinion is a really big deal.
https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/little-scandinavia-chester-reform-prison-unit
Here is another one in North Dakota.
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2019-02-22/inspired-by-norways-approach-north-dakota-reforms-its-prisons
Oregon, Michigan and California are also beginning this effort
https://www.ndcourts.gov/news/north-dakota/legal-news/general-news/states-put-norway-style-prison-reforms-to-work-in-u-s
Typing in google; U.S. cities using Scandinavian prison reform , will provide numerous articles on the general subject . Many many more than was available in 2013 which is really a good sign.
5/1/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Good news here. The city reports that they now are 10% lower in homicides than the same time last year. I will report again in June on this hopefully continuing trend. I really like the camera/photography program.
https://www.fox29.com/news/organization-provides-free-cameras-for-homes-businesses-in-west-philadelphia-to-fight-crime
4/16/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. NOTING A MILESTONE. on
April 15 at 23:59 PM it is noted that the city is now 10% lower in homicides compared to the same period last year. The shooting however is still very bad there.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-gun-violence-philly-crime-stop-the-peace-march/11753428/
4/11/2022 GRANTVILLE, GA. 40 guns stolen and 3 dead at shooting range.
https://www.npr.org/2022/04/10/1091919667/police-3-dead-in-gun-range-shooting-40-weapons-stolen
4/10/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This shooting is sad and we will see how far we are improved tomorrow from 2021 stats.
https://www.fox29.com/news/police-18-year-old-shot-13-times-and-killed-in-overbrook
4/8/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Good news. Homicides are down 7% at this point compared to same period last year. still shooting for 365 by 12/31/22 or a roughly 35 % reduction.
Not so good news about gun permits being up 600%
https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-firearm-license-applications-increase
4/4/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Just a note. The homicide rate is on par with 2021 and hopefully will continue to improve. This past weekend there were mass shootings near Dallas, Tx. and Sacramento, Ca. which indicates that trouble is ahead as the weather becomes warmer. Pray for safe streets.
3/19/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This one is nuts and makes you wonder why we can't control things better. We must find another way in addition to all that is being done now. Teen shot dead while riding his bike.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philadelphia-shooting-gun-homicide-teen-drive-by-20220318.html
3/17/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is St. Patrick's day and last night we had more shootings. Here is one.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-luzerne-street-hunting-park-philly-police/11658041/
Homicides are now running the same as 2021 and that is an improvement. at one time it was 10% worse. Thanks to Philly. I pray the trend will continue down.
3/13/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Child shoots child.
https://6abc.com/germantown-shooting-teen-shot-police-investigation-accidental/11646673/
3/11/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 100th Homicide. Philly, with all that money you got, you can do better. Now r% worse that 2021.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-homicides-philly-murders-gun-violence-crime/11642507/
3/10/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another one and things are not slowing up. 99 Homicides to date.
https://6abc.com/southwest-philadelphia-shooting-99-homicide-philly-man-shot-killed-dead/11638336/
3/9/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. An 18 year old shot dead.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-homicide-shooting-investigation-police-search-18-year-old-killed/11632542/
3/8/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A real bad one here.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-homicide-execution-style-shooting-strawberry-mansion-north-32nd-street/11631712/
3/7/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 8 homicides over the weekend. Here is one that was shot 14 times.
95 to date this year vs. 86 same period 2021.
https://www.fox29.com/news/man-dies-after-being-shot-14-times-in-east-germantown-police-say
3/6/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2 More dead.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/west-philly-double-shooting-leaves-two-dead/3167683/
3 dead overnight. A bad weekend and it is not over yet.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/3-men-2-inside-stolen-car-found-shot-dead-in-west-philadelphia/3167852/
3/5/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Nightclup homicide and another in the Cobbs Creek area.
https://6abc.com/shooting-homicide-philly-crime-shootings/11622842/
https://6abc.com/cobbs-creek-shooting-man-shot-killed-chestnut-street-crime-philadelphia-police/11620636/
3/4/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. So sad , a grandpa is now dead.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-shot-and-killed-while-getting-cash-at-atm-inside-philly-bank/3166021/
3/3/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This may be the same as the one below but has a different child and different address of this homicice.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/12-year-old-boy-shot-in-the-back-and-killed-by-philadelphia-police-identified/3164017/
3/2/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Teen shot dead by plain close police after assault with a gun. This leaves us with a 12% increase over last year same period. Folks, things are NOT getting better. Please pass the word and talk it up.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-18th-johnson-street-shootout-officer-injured/11612570/
3/1/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Woman found dead as many rounds shot and some hitting homes.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/strawberry-mansion-deadly-shooting/3161884/
SPECIAL NOTE : After the first two months it is apparent that things are still going in the wrong direction. 84 homicides in 2022 vs 77 for same period in 2021. Where did all that money go? What ever they are doing, it is not working.
2/28/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. An early morning homicide. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/man-shot-during-attempted-carjacking-along-south-street-police-say/3160612/
Homicides ; 2021 = 76; 2022 = 81 Year to date.
2/25/2022 PHILADELPHIA. PA. This time it is 2 men in a car not bothering anyone - - - - - and now they are dead.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/24/strawberry-mansion-philadelphia-shooting-double-killing-arizona-street-deadly-gun-violence/
2/24/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A bad Wednesday night. 79 homicides vs 75 in 2021.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/men-killed-in-car-among-at-least-3-dead-4-hurt-in-6-philly-shootings/3157096/
An article worth a read on Gun Rights.
USA TODAY: Gun rights groups' wave of lawsuits could change America's relationship with firearms.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/02/22/gun-rights-groups-lawsuits-seek-stronger-second-amendment-protection/9284384002/
2/23/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Terrible night last night . many shot and 2 dead. 76 homicides so far this year and 75 same period last year. IT IS NOT GETTING ANY BETTER FOLKS. https://www.inquirer.com/news/philly-homicide-gun-violence-shootings-20220222.html
NATIONAL This is quite interesting. Stand your ground laws increase homicides.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/02/21/stand-your-ground-research-homicides/
2/22/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another homicide is moving the needle in the wrong direction. 73 so far this year vs 74 same period last year. Hoped for a bigger reduction.
https://6abc.com/roxborough-murder-henry-on-the-park-apartments-killed-inside-philadelphia-apartment-building-philly-homicide/11588548/
2/18/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Terrible news! As of todays report we are at the same homicide rate in 2022 as it was on the same period in 2021. I wonder what Philly is doing with all that money they recently received. IT IS NOT WORKING VERY WELL. Here is one listing of 2 homicides.
https://www.fox29.com/news/2-dead-several-hurt-in-spate-of-broad-daylight-shootings-across-philadelphia
2/16/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another Homicide.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/15/west-philadelphia-shooting-man-killed-woman-custody-gun-violence/
2/15/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This was most likely the proper decission but I am sure some will disagree on the REPORTING OF LOST OR STOLEN GUNS. See what you think.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-gun-laws-pennsylvania-firearms-commonwealth-court-uniform-act/11564217/
Double homicide in Kingsessing.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/13/mehki-bradley-kyle-bentley-kingsessing-philadelphia-shooting-gun-violence-deadly-belmar-street-double/
2/14/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. I was a rather troubling weekend and one story is here.
https://www.fox29.com/news/police-man-shot-in-the-head-and-killed-in-eastwick
On Friday we had 55 homicides and today we have 62.
At the end of January we were 10% below 2021 same period and now we are only 6% below the same period.
2/13/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is starting out a little troublesome on Superbowl Weekend.
2 Homicides
https://6abc.com/southwest-philadelphia-shooting-gun-violence-60th-street-woodland-avenue/11558918/
2/10/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Homicide in Mantua section.
https://www.fox29.com/news/police-teen-shot-multiple-times-inside-mantua-store-and-killed
Homicides to date 2022 is 55 vs 62 same period in 2021.
2/8/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another sad shooting, 21 bullets. Man is dead.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/08/philadelphia-shooting-center-city-man-killed-gun-violence-crime/
2/7/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A person was murdered during a carjacking. It is not safe anywhere.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/02/07/philadelphia-rhawnhurst-shooting-man-dead-gun-violence/
2/5/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Homicide of 51 year old man.
https://6abc.com/shooting-crime-homicides-philly/11539738/
2/3/2022 LITTLE ROCK, AR. This city just declared violent crime a public health emergency.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/city-rock-declares-violent-crime-public-health-emergency/story?id=82624873
2/2/2022 NEW YORK CITY, NY. A disturbing trend here across all crime as well as Gun Violence.
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/major-crimes-up-38-in-nyc-so-far-this-year-nypd-says/3528311/
1/31/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 16 year old shot 7 times, killed. (43 homicides so far this year.)
https://www.fox29.com/news/police-identify-16-year-old-shot-7-times-killed-in-mill-creek
LOS ANGELES, CA. Stolen guns from freight train. WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS, PERIOD. WRONG IS WRONG.
KCRA Sacramento: Dozens of guns among items stolen from cargo trains in LA.
https://www.kcra.com/article/guns-among-items-stolen-cargo-trains/38935002
1/30/2022 NORTHEAST AMERICA. Snow is on the ground and thus I expect gun violence to be low for a while.
SWITZERLAND This video is very interesting and rather telling about the difference between these two nations and guns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7l31LZVqQ4
1/29/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2 Women charged with shooting landlord to death.
https://6abc.com/police-investigation-landlord-killed-tenant-dispute-two-women-in-custody/11518380/
1/28/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2 homicides ocer night. 41 so far in Philly this year. Annualized is; 534 vs 562 in 2021.
https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-police-investigating-2-deadly-shootings-overnight
1/27/2022
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Our kids are still being killed. This is unacceptable and when it happens near a school it really shows that this society really has not learned much. I just hate it when a promising young individual is lost to a bullet.
One official told Action News the school was placed on lockdown while investigators searched for a shooter. - https://6abc.com/17-year-old-student-fatally-shot-near-southwest-philly-high-school/11511990/
1/26/2022 SAN JOSE, CA. This is a great example of thinking. I hope this is passed. Required insurance for all gun owners.
https://6abc.com/san-jose-gun-law-control-laws-sam-liccardo/11508623/
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Gov. Tom Wolfe announces 15 million for Gun Violence reduction.
https://whyy.org/articles/wolf-announces-15m-for-gun-violence-prevention-to-fund-community-programs/
1/25/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This shooting was definitely a hit when you see someone shot 8 times in the back. The cops want this perp. bad because of who was shot.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-police-officer-son-shot-and-killed-man-dead-west-allegheny-avenue-shooting/11508151/
1/24/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Early this morning, another homicide. Philly is now at the same rate as all of 2021; 562 annualized. Pray for a continuing down trend.
https://www.fox29.com/news/man-dies-after-shooting-near-temple-universitys-campus-in-north-philadelphia
1/20/2022 NATIONAL This is something we have all read before but continues to be supported by new reports.
This is another good one.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/20/us/everytown-weak-gun-laws-high-gun-deaths-study/index.htm
PHILADELPHIA, PA. This is a weird one. Woman found dead in storage closet.
https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-woman-missing-after-roommate-found-dead-inside-home
1/18/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another 2 children killed. Very sad.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-teen-killed-hutchinson-street-murder-philly-police/11482065/
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-homicide-kensington-fatal-shooting-g-street-philly/11483033/
Homicide counr is 30 homicides in 17 days which annualized is 644 homicides.
1/17/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2 dead and several injured one day before MLK Jr. Day.
https://www.fox29.com/news/2-dead-3-hurt-in-shootings-across-philadelphia-sundayhttps://www.fox29.com/news/2-dead-3-hurt-in-shootings-across-philadelphia-sunday
1/14/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This looks like another hit but could be a mistaken address. When will all this end?
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/01/14/18-year-old-woman-killed-in-north-philadelphia-double-shooting-police-say/
CHICAGO, IL. Two separate shootings take the lives of two 14 year olds. (2 links)
https://wgntv.com/news/chicagocrime/two-14-year-old-boys-killed-in-separate-shootings-in-chicago/
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-shooting-englewood-near-west-side/11462596/
1/13/2022 IMPORTANT - - - -IMPORTANT - - - - IMPORTANT
PHILADELPHIA, PA. This was very hard to find and it demonstrates to me that the media is not reporting homicides very much in 2022. THE NEWS IS NO LONGER THE NEWS! just what others want you to see. What a mess.
https://6abc.com/olney-shooting-philadelphia-homicide-north-6th-street-fatal/11462516/
1/12/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Homicides and injuries.
https://www.fox29.com/news/2-killed-4-injured-in-tuesday-night-shooting-in-philadelphia
1/11/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another not so good night. My calculation says 15 homicides in 11 days, ABC says 17.
At that rate we are 564 annualized; Worse than 2021.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-gun-violence-philly-crime-police/11451400/
1/10/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This is odd that so little info. is available.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-woman-shot-pratt-street-northwood/11449029/
1/9/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It is getting more difficult to find these, probably because the stats make the city look so bad. I really hate our children being shot.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-teen-shot-gun-violence-philly-crime/11443048/
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2022/01/08/west-philadelphia-shooting-man-dead-gun-violence/
1/8/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. The start of homicides is a little concerning after 1 week.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead. This is happening near the intersection of Cecil and Spruce Streets in West Philadelphia. - https://6abc.com/shooting-leaves-a-man-dead-in-west-philadelphia/11441220am
The 11th shooting occurred on1/8/2022 at 12:30AM which makes it only 30 minutess over 7 days.
Annualized the rate would be compared to 2021 actial of 562 is:
11 homicides in 8 days is 502
11 homicides in 7 days is 572
From the Trace:
NEW from THE TRACE: Gun deaths eclipsed 45,000 for the first time in 2020. The pandemic homicide spike pushed gun deaths to rise to 45,222, a 14-percent increase over 2019 and the largest one-year jump on record, according to provisional data the CDC published in its interactive WONDER database. The mortality data, which comes from death certificates collected at the state level, shows that firearm injury is now the 13th leading cause of death in the U.S., and more deadly than car crashes for the fourth year in a row. The national age-adjusted gun death rate in 2020 was 13.6 per 100,000 people — the highest since 1994. The steep increase in gun deaths was driven largely by homicides, which spiked 35 percent between 2019 and 2020. And guns were used in a greater proportion of homicides than ever before: 79 percent, up from 74 percent in 2019. You can read Jennifer Mascia’s piece
GHOST GUNS IN RHODE ISLAND. This is not good for 2022. Glad we got this one.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/nyregion/rhode-island-man-ghost-guns-arrested.html
1/7/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Drive by shooting critical.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-drive-by-shooting-kensington-g-street-allegheny-avenue/11436626/
CHICAGO, IL. Shot to death in a taxi.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-taxi-crime-news/11432559/
DENVER, CO. Deadly shooting spree.
https://kdvr.com/news/local/denver-police-investigated-gunman-a-year-before-deadly-shooting-spree/
1/5/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. More homicides.
6ABC: Man shot, killed by police on South Bancroft Street in South Philadelphia.
https://6aAAbc.com/philadelphia-shooting-south-bancroft-street-officer-involved-philly-police-tonight/11425773/
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Woman found by daughter shot to death.
https://6abc.com/daughter-finds-mothers-body-philadelphia-deadly-shooting-strawberry-mansion-taney-street/11427385/
1/4/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Looks like a not-related incident but non the less a homicide. I would love to see only one per day in 2022. That would be a significant reduction.
About 560 homicides in 2021
https://6abc.com/double-shooting-philadelphia-barricade-lawncrest-magee-avenue/11423199/
1/3/2022 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Still too many nutty shootings.
https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_e1b0bc0c-6bf0-11ec-8603-a75297fe86bc.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
BALTIMORE, MD. This is an interesting short piece on Gun Violence.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-ci-cr-year-end-violence-20211231-nhiw6lykgzbofginwehe57cohq-story.html
1/2/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. More trouble here. Deadly start to the new year in Philadelphia. Two people are dead, twelve injured in separate shootings across the city since midnight. -
https://6abc.com/2-dead-12-injured-in-philadelphia-to-begin-2022/11413758/
CHICAGO, IL. New Years Weekend was not good either.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-new-years-weekend/11416886/
1/1/2022 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fasten your seat belts people.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-gun-violence-homicides-deadly-new-year/11413758/
12/31/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A bad night in Philly and this is only one shooting incident. When will this all end?
More than 65 shots were fired and six people were injured during a violent night in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. - https://6abc.com/65-shots-fired-6-injured-in-germantown-violence/11409741/
12/29/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. The 2021 numbers are coming in and they are real bad. Lots of money spent with less than desirable results. Pray for 2022.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-homicides-gun-violence-crime-data-2021-philly-police/11399907/
12/28/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A couple of guys mad at a strip club and are now dead. No way to solve a difference of opinion, in my opinion.
https://6abc.com/club-risque-philadelphia-shooting-tacony-street-double-homicide/11396631/
DENVER, CO. Just another shooting spree, crazy.
https://6abc.com/5-dead-officer-injured-in-killing-spree-across-denver/11397623/
LOS ANGELES, CA. When I see these type of articles I just cringe. Our children in no way are colateral damage in a society, even if that society is having trouble fixing the gun problem. WE DO NOT NEED GUNS AT ALL WHEN THIS HAPPENS!
https://6abc.com/burlington-shooting-coat-lapd-body-cam/11396864/
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Another nutty shooting that should not have happened.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-teen-shot-olney-kensington-gun-violence/11395361/
A note: yes we did have a calming around Christmas but in no way do I see any change. Quite concerned over the next few months.
12/18/2021 This is a letter to each of you and many legislators and government officials as I try to reinvigorate all the efforts to make 2022 and beyond better years with gun violence
Dear Reader :
https://6abc.com/homicide-suspect-shot-during-gun-battle-with-septa-officers/11344730/
This Message is going far and wide because the severity of shooting has only increased over the year of 2021. I put the link up first because it is so important that even if you do not read my perspective you must read the article. Three important take-aways are:
1 - But while the officers were at the scene, a male suspect started shooting at another man.
2 - Police say the man initially shot by the suspect died at the hospital.
3_ The Septa Transit Police Chief, Ton Nestle said, "Between Philadelphia police and the transit police, this block is never left without police officers. There are police officers here all of the time. And these bad guys don't care,"
I have been working on this project for nine years now and have participated im so many marches, vigils and presentations to communities and governments and nothing of any significance really takes place in the area of reducing gun violence. Why is that? There are many reasons put forth but seriously folks lets get real.
The idea is to SAVE LIVES and it is time to get to work on this.
Feel free to review our idea and take whatever you want but lets do this now in the memory of all who have died or have been shot. We owe this to our future generations.
This is a difficult problem but it begs a solution now.
Please discuss all this among the people you work with in a serious and deliberate way and set dates and actions for the next steps.
Over the next year millions of dollars will be spent trying to understand the social and mental side of why people shoot and how society can help but all this is really talk and stronger consequences is what is needed because it is almost impossible to fix bad people.
For those that don’t have our website, it is, http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
Sincerely, Bob Biehn
12/16/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Things are getting very stressful here and the two links below are a must read.
https://6abc.com/homicide-suspect-shot-during-gun-battle-with-septa-officers/11344730/
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-shootings-2021-kenney-plan-rhynhart-gauthier-letters-20211215.html
12/14/2021 SEATTLE, WA. A little heavy on the shooting here in 24 hours.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/six-seattle-shootings-in-a-little-over-24-hours-leave-3-injured/
CHICAGO, IL. Some would say a normal weekend - - - - - I think we can do a lot better.
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/3-killed-26-wounded-in-weekend-shootings-in-chicago
NEW YORK CITY, NY, A little nuts here as well.
https://nypost.com/2021/12/12/7-people-shot-1-fatal-in-early-morning-nyc-violence/
12/13/2021 HOUSTON, TX. - - - - - - AND IT HAS HAPPEN AZYGAIN IN A DIFFERENT CITY. A shooting of a vigil group leaves one dead and 13 shot. CRAZY!
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/13/us/baytown-texas-harris-county-shooting/index.html
JOHNSTOWN, PA. LIVES WER SAVED WITH THIS GREAT ACTION. THANK YOU!
tribdem.com: Authorities: 'Ghost guns' among 5 weapons seized as teens charged in Westmont Hilltop school security breach; response 'prevented a tragedy,' DA says.
https://www.tribdem.com/news/authorities-ghost-guns-among-5-weapons-seized-as-teens-charged-in-westmont-hilltop-school-security/article_e42dc372-5ac9-11ec-bcdb-0b25e3f6bef4.html
12/9/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This could be a story. I like the outlaw approach and she likes the general philosophy of the H.E.G.I.C. approach to tougher consiquences for bad behavior. We will see if NYC. gets her. Hate to see her go.
https://6abc.com/commissioner-danielle-outlaw-philadelphia-police-department-nypd-philly-mayor-jim-kenney/11311910/
12/8/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Ily've been away and it seems nothing has changed in Philly. The thugs have control of the streets when ever they want. When, When will the people in power fix this? So many citizens want change.
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philly-homicide-bar-shooting-holmesburg-20211207.html
CHICAGO, IL. At least for once they got the perpetrator but who knows why this happened. Senseless killing.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/12/7/22822748/chinatown-shooting-23rd-wentworth-woom-sing-tse
MEMPHIS, TN. A bad day here. Nationwide nothing is changing yet.
https://www.actionnews5.com/2021/12/06/police-report-3-dead-1-injured-within-hours-memphis-
shootings/
12/3/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A little fatal road rage. Just never know who you are driving with in the 50 foot circle around your car. BE ESPECIALLY SAFE OUT THERE.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-road-rage-roosevelt-boulevard-extension-henry-avenue/11297032/
12/2/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. One just can not make this stuff up as this gentleman was just arriving to visit family and 20 rounds come at him. Boy are things bad.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/12/02/philadelphia-frankfrod-worth-street-shooting-gun-violence/
12/1/2021 OXFORD, MI. Another mass shooting at a school. I do feel sorry for the mom and dad of the shooter who bought the gun for their son 4 days earlier . I also feel sorry for all the other parents and students who had to go through this. I am however just a private citizen living in a crazy world. Everyone knows the government officials don't care enough.
https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2021/11/30/oxford-high-school-active-shooter-victims/8810588002/
JUST WATCH YOUR BACK, BULLETS ARE FLYING EVERYWHERE.
11/30/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 14 year old shot
18 times with 36 bullets being discharged by two perpetrators and no motive is known and no one has been caught.
THIS IN IT SELF IS SO CRAZY THAT YOU WOULD THING IT WOULD DESERVE A COMMUNITY OUTCRY WAY OUT OF NORMAL BUT IT IS SO OBVIOUS THAT EVERYONE IS DESENSITIZED TO ALL THE SHOOTING - - - - - AND THUS IT GETS WORSE. OUR CHILDREN ARE OUR MOST PRECIOUS POSSESSION AND WE CAN'T PROTECT THEM.
AMERICA IS IN BIG TROUBLE.!!!!!! MARK MY WORDS.
https://www.wric.com/news/crime/philadelphia-boy-shot-18-times-while-waiting-for-bus/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/teen-shot-18-times-waiting-bus-philadelphia-81468380
11/28/2021 NASHVILLE, TN. This did not need to happen.
3 killed, 4 injured in shooting at Nashville apartment, police say
https://abcnews.go.com/US/killed-injured-shooting-nashville-apartment-police/story?id=81422571
AMERICA.
Mall shootings, flash mob thefts mark Black Friday
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mall-shootings-flash-mob-thefts-mark-black-friday/story?id=81421778
11/27/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. AREA. It is still part of the holliday and this is what we see. Crazy
https://6abc.com/shooting-homicide-fatal-moose-lodge/11274351/
NORRISTOWN, PA. Thanksgiving death which never should have happened. When is society going to fix this stuff?
https://6abc.com/arch-street-shooting-stray-bullet-kills-man-norristown-crime-thanksgiving/11272022/
11/26/2021 CLEVELAND, OH. Reported on Thanksgiving day. Very sad on this holiday where we give thanks.
https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/crime/3-dead-following-two-overnight-shootings-cleveland-west-side/95-626d69d8-0277-4f64-9540-6c6398bf09ac
LOUISVILLE, KY. Another on on Thanksgiving. These are too numerous for me.
https://www.wlky.com/article/two-teens-shot-early-thursday-in-shawnee-neighborhood/38350926#
11/25/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A NEW RECORD. VERY SAD. 500TH HOMICIDE IN THIS YEAR OF 2021.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-crime-philly-500-homicide-gun-violence/11268184/
MAYOR OF PHILIDELPHIA ISSUES STATEMENT AS THINGS CONTINUE IN THE WRONG DIRECTION WITH GUN VIOLENCE.
https://www.phila.gov/2021-11-24-mayor-kenney-issues-statement-as-philadelphia-reaches-500-homicides-for-the-year/
All though we all know there is plenty of blame and plenty of talk, This Mayor has had enough. When the kind of money is thrown at the problem in Philadelphia and the results are going in the wrong directions, I am glad we are getting stronger. SO MANY LIVES LOST SINCE I STARTED THIS PROJECT MANY YEARS AGO. PLEASE SUPPORT THE MAYOR.
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/11/24/philadelphia-gun-violence-homicides-jim-kenney-danielle-outlaw-larry-krasner-darrell-clarke/
11/24/2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. Another city that is setting new homicide records and it continues unchecked mainly because the people in power have no guts to get real. From the trace.org; Now, the news: For the first time since 2003, Washington, D.C., has recorded 200 homicides in a single year. Law enforcement officials in Missouri say a statute prohibiting police from cooperating with the feds on gun cases is too restrictive. And, also in Missouri, a Black man is exonerated in a triple shooting after languishing in prison for 43 years. — Jennifer Mascia, news writer
11/21/2021 A POEM THAT SAYS LOTS.
https://twitter.com/NoWayNRA1/status/1462421946017136640/photo/1
England is a cup of tea.
France, a wheel of ripened brie.
Greece, a short, squat olive tree.
America is a gun.
Brazil is a football on the sand.
Argentina, Maradona’s hand.
Germany, an oompah band.
America is a gun.
Holland is a wooden shoe.
Hungary, a goulash stew.
Australia, a kangaroo.
America is a gun.
Japan is a thermal spring.
Scotland is a highland fling.
Oh, better to be anything
than America as a gun.
Article on the poem and author.
https://cenlamar.com/2016/06/12/america-is-a-gun/
11/20/2021 AMERICA All across this nation millions of people are very frustrated with the RITTENHOUSE verdict.. It is complicated and I am not smart enough to understand all the stuff but I just say that two people died and there was no justice for that. Bad Judge and Poor prosecution were parts of this gross error. This, to me , cries out for strong federal law that will properly handle issues like this on a national level. Not real proud of Kenosha, Wi. and what lies ahead.
11/17/2021 Philadelphia, Pa. It was a not so good Tuesday in Philadelphia. They are now expected to break the 2020 homicide record of 499 this year.
https://www.fox29.com/news/4-dead-3-injured-as-gun-violence-continues-in-philadelphia
CHICAGO, IL. - - - - - - And soon across America.
This is different than a "Bump Stock" but operates in a similar way.
A simple, cheap metal switch attached to guns can quickly turn them into illegal automatic weapons. The devices, known as gun switches, are a new and dangerous threat for police and the public. - https://abc7chicago.com/how-gun-switches-make-chicago-area-shootings-more-dangerous/11244600/
11/16/2021 Just a nice feel good story from PBS.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/former-felons-imprisoned-as-teens-help-mentor-at-risk-youth
WILMINGTON, DE. This article is worth reading since it has many stats beside the headline. I must say that wilmington however is having in summary of all crime, a bad year and everyone in the birbs are talking about staying away.
Wilmington eclipses 2017 gun violence record with latest fatal shooting
https://www.wdel.com/news/wilmington-eclipses-2017-gun-violence-record-with-latest-fatal-shooting/article_9c33181c-4636-11ec-a95a-f7bf8aafe88b.html
SEATTLE, WA. Almost everywhere you look it is worse.
Seattle’s seen nearly 100 more shootings so far in 2021 than all of last year
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle-shootings-gun-violence/281-9fde2dcf-83a1-43ea-ae94-6b84f45ce890
11/15/2021 CHICAGO, IL. In the trace news today.
"There’s no Second Amendment on the South Side of Chicago"
Cook County’s chief public defender: End the criminalization of gun possession. In an op-ed for The Nation, Sharone Mitchell Jr. lent his support to an amicus brief filed by public defenders against New York’s gun licensing scheme, decrying how it’s largely young men of color who are affected when illegal gun possession cases are prosecuted. “Despite the Second Amendment’s claimed protections — that have only expanded in the last 60 years — Black and brown men in New York, Chicago, and other localities around the country aren’t protected like white gun owners: We’re arrested, prosecuted, and warehoused in prisons,” he writes. Mitchell expressed support for many policies of the gun reform movement — including funding community violence intervention, repealing the gun industry’s unique legal protections, and restricting assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But he argued that the cost of gun possession prosecutions has been too high for Black and brown communities while also failing to cut the supply of guns to those areas.
Well, America is in a real fix now with the holidays upon us. For the next 2 months nothing around gun violence will get done and you will actually see numbers fall which will give everyone a false sense of things getting better. Praying 2022 will be better.
11/12/2021 AMERICA. 21 states have enhanced background check laws exceeding the federal law. Soon we will be at 50%. That is good but with the rising shootings all over, one can deduct the fact that UBC will not be the answer by a long shot. H.E.G.I.C. is the best short term fix in our opinion.. Lets get real Millions of dollars granted to many cities AND the trend is still up. HELP SAVE A LIFE vs. WATCH MORE PEOPLE BEING SHOT ON OUR STREETS EACH DAY. THIS CRAZINESS GOES ON AND ON. TALK TALK TALK AND NO REAL ACTION THAT MEASURABLY REDUCES SHOOTINGS.
https://giffords.org/lawcenter/gun-laws/policy-areas/background-checks/universal-background-checks/
11/11/2021 AMERICA America can’t fix policing without fixing the country’s gun problem. I am seeing more articles on this subject. Many perspectives and all say it can't be resolved. Naturally we disagree but no one is willing to do the heavy lifting. This article has some good poiints and an interesting chart. We really must get a better understanding around mental health issues.
https://www.vox.com/22740719/police-reform-gun-violence-firearms
11/9/2021 CHICAGO, IL. No matter how one looks at the situation it continues to be bad.
Weekend violence: https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11211279/
7 hours ago report: https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/11/9/22771719/12-shot-monday-november-8-crime-gun-violence-chicago
6 hours ago report;
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/lessons-violence-interrupter-shootings-continue-ravage-chicago/story?id=80462349
11/8/2021 This series is pretty good as I have now seen or read several. It is however lacking in the area of street violence and the fact that many unintended innocent victims are injured or killed. We as a society must put this group more in focus. The street thugs will only answer, in our opinion, to stiffer consequences. There really is so much talk and so little action it makes me sick.
What some firearm owners think could solve gun violence in America.
https://news.yahoo.com/firearm-owners-think-could-solve-110604279.html
11/7/2021 CHICAGO, IL. This is a concealed carry story and I am very concerned about how things played out. See what you think.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-concealed-carry-license-concealed-carry-holder-fatal/11205933/
NEW ORLEANS, LA. Shootings on New Orleans' interstate highways have soared. Here's why. The link is below but you must pay to resd it. The headline is very alarming and really can be said for all interstates in urban areas. Be safe.https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_a611b386-380b-11ec-b267-e7dd1236de9f.html
11/6/2021 Saw this and felt it was important info to pass on.
POLITICO: Gun control legislation isn’t going to happen. Here’s what Biden’s doing instead..
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/05/biden-gun-violence-legislation-519625
11/5/2021 LARGE CITIES: This site has many charts from 2006 to 2015 so it is dated but very interesting. The last 6 years we have seen a real rise in Gun Violence. Compare your favorite one here.
https://everytownresearch.org/report/strategies-for-reducing-gun-violence-in-american-cities-a-decade-of-gun-homicides-in-large-american-cities/
Everytown letter of 11/4/2021:
Earlier this week, the White House announced a new set of executive actions to prevent firearm suicide—the strongest action a president has ever taken to address this crisis.
This is a huge victory for our movement.
Nearly two-thirds of all gun deaths in the U.S. are suicides, with an average of 63 deaths each day. These new executive actions are a historic move that will put proven solutions to work, helping to reduce gun violence and save lives.
And make no mistake—this victory would not have happened without your help.
For the last several years, survivors of firearm suicide have told their stories and pushed all of us to see gun violence in a new way. They helped to lay the groundwork for our movement not only to elect the strongest gun safety ticket ever to the White House, but also provided the Biden-Harris administration with actionable policy solutions they could advance independent of Congress. We're seeing that pay off in a real way through this meaningful, unprecedented progress. As we celebrate this victory, learn more about the firearm suicide crisis and what our elected leaders can do to stop it.
With this win for gun safety, we'll be able to continue our work to save lives and expand it in ways we've never done before.
Our work to prevent firearm suicide doesn't stop here. We're pushing elected lawmakers in statehouses to pass extreme risk laws, we're educating the public on secure gun storage, and we're working on new ways to create a buffer between someone having a suicidal crisis and access to a gun.
We're leading the way on this issue—and it's because of people like you that our leaders at all levels of government are talking about creative solutions to these problems.
Thank you for being a part of this movement and for making big wins like this possible. We're excited to continue working alongside you.
Rob Wilcox
Federal Legal Director
Everytown for Gun Safety
11/4/2021 This is a different way to look at things and as you will see it is worse, a lot worse, over the years.
https://twitter.com/NewtownAction/status/1456281150322786304/photo/1
11/3/2021 I saw this today and after you read my comments you might have a different perspective.
From ABC News:
Why men are behind the vast majority of America's gun violence
https://abcnews.go.com/US/guys-guns-men-vast-majority-americas-gun-violence/story?id=79125485
I say that this is not looking very well into the root of the problem. Yes we did evolve differently than woman over thousands of years but I believe there are so many good men out there that the problem is really the mental issues in all of us. How do we get help for people that shoot and often kill with a gun and they had no real threat before them. Gang initiations, thrill shootings, paranoias, anxieties and percieved fears. They are not seeking help on their own and they mask their weaknesses so well it is hard to detect. THE ONLY WAY IN OUR OPINION IS STRONGER CONSEQUENCES. Short of that a nation can spend all it wants on programs that will not give a lot of measurable return. Thus we have simply "GOT WHAT YOU GOT." Much fear and anxiety in society. There lots of things we don't like that people do but "GUNS ARE DIFFERENT" and each of us must understand that. Lets all do something so that this current gun violence will no longer be tollerated.
11/2/2021 State of ILLINOIS. This is interesting and will no doubt provide additional funding to fix the problem but I am not hopeful,.
newschannel20.com: Gov. Pritzker declares gun violence a public health crisis.
https://newschannel20.com/news/local/gov-pritzker-declares-gun-violence-a-public-health-crisis
CHICAGO, IL.
Promising early results for pioneering violence-reduction programs in Chicago. A group of academics has spent more than three years studying anti-violence groups like READI and CRED, which offer employment, education, and other resources to people at the highest risk of being victims and perpetrators of gun violence. WBEZ wrote on some of their initial findings. Gun victimization had dropped by about 50 percent among CRED participants, according to Andrew Papachristos, a Northwestern University sociologist. Meanwhile, people who have participated in READI have experienced an 80 percent reduction in arrests for homicides and shootings, according to Cornell professor Max Kapustin, who evaluated READI with the University of Chicago’s Crime Lab. Both experts said the key to maintaining and expanding such results is sustained funding. “We need to invest in infrastructure that is locally coordinated, that has the support of the city and the state and federal government,” Papachristos said.
Illinois declares gun violence a public health crisis, seeks $250M for community-led interventions. Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the move as part of his Reimagine Public Safety plan, which also creates a new state Office of Firearm Violence Prevention. He said he plans to fund part of this boost with $50 million in new spending from a mix of the state budget and federal stimulus dollars. The state plans to use that money to fund competitive grants that local violence prevention and youth development organizations can apply for. The governor will then seek $100 million in additional funding from the legislature in fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
11/1/2021 BUFFALO, NY. This time it is Buffalo. No end in site. https://buffalonews.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/1-dead-8-wounded-in-shootings-over-violent-weekend-in-buffalo/article_3db15c32-14bc-11ec-9a41-ebd96ddd9787.html
10/31/2021 CHICAGO, IL. With a headline like this it is so obvious that the current approach to "lets be nice, through lots of money at the gun problem and weak law" IS NOT WORKING. We at H.E.G.I.C. really believe our approach is sound; A TOUGH, FAIR LAW APPROACH THAT WILL DETER. Take a look at the link below. Thank you.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/10/29/22751518/downtown-chicago-loop-shootings-murder-river-north
10/29/2021 NEW GUN BUY BACK RECORD.
https://www.nj.com/news/2021/10/biggest-ever-one-day-gun-buyback-in-nj-nets-more-than-2k-firearms.html
PLAINSBORO, NJ. One must watch one's back no matter where you have been or where you go. Just sick but as usual we don't have the whole story. Still should never have happened.
https://6abc.com/parx-casino-new-jersey-murder-followed-home-from-pennsylvania-crime/11177530/
10/27/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. This teen shooting is really bad as he appeared to being a good citizen with a job and with family. When you read and listen to the broadcast you too will be in disbelief. I just can not believe that all cities can't fix this. THIS IS WAR! Just awful
https://6abc.com/teenager-killed-mcdonalds-worker-shot-twin-brother-philadelphia-shooting/11172217/
Interesting stats:
Globally :8 million new small arms and 15 billion rounds of ammo produced each year. 8.5 Billion dollars per year. (Amnesty.org)
121 firearms in circulation for every 100 residents. About 400,000,000 for each american (man, woman, child)(Rueters)
20,000,000 + Assault type rifles in America. (Forbes)
10/26/2021 PORTLAND, OR. A sign of the times - - - or - - - The rioters have the upper hand. Very sad.
The Police Tribune: Portland Police Stand Down As Rioters Cause Over $500K In Damages.
https://policetribune.com/portland-police-stand-down-as-rioters-cause-over-500k-in-damages/
10/25/2021 Philadelphia and Wilmington De. and others had a bad weekend. I'll not elaborate but I found a couple of interesting postings you may like.
From ABC News:
Why is there so much gun violence in America and what do we do about it?
https://abcnews.go.com/US/america-gun-violence-problem/story?id=79222948
CDC shows record number of gun deaths.
https://giffords.org/press-release/2021/10/2020-cdc-data-shows-record-number-of-gun-deaths/
10/22/2021 Philly is violent. A Bad Thursday.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-shootings-tonight-teen-shot-philly-crime/11153135/
10/20/2021 FROM THE TRACE. Although an estimate, this is interesting. I interpret intentional destruction to be partly gun buy back items.
NEW from THE TRACE: Ask The Trace: How many guns fall out of circulation each year in the U.S.? That’s the gist of a question posed by Trace reader Dru Stevenson, a law professor in Texas. There’s no official government count of how many guns Americans own, but one of the best estimates puts the number at 393 million civilian guns (legally obtained and not) in circulation, with an additional ~6 million held by the police and military. Jennifer Mascia crunches the numbers on firearms that leave circulation as a result of theft, breakage, loss, or intentional destruction. As she finds, the available numbers are incredibly difficult to track and verify, and the data that does exist is too incomplete to get a precise accounting. If we were to hazard a guess, it would be less than 500,000 a year.
BALTIMORE, 10/18/2021 LANCASTER, PA. Sorry I haven't been hear for a while. This shooting, a mass shooting, is really hard to believe. If you have ever visited this pristine area of America, the home of Amish and Menonite people, this event sure shows the continued deterioration of our way of life. So Sad.
America has about 30,000 gun deaths a year now and with the total lack of interest in finding real solutions I predict it may take 60,000 deaths a year to get any real help in this area. It is terrible to even think that.
https://6abc.com/park-city-mall-shooting-lancaster-pennsylvania-pa-today-shooter/11137339/
SPOKANE, WA. Seeing more headlines like this all through America in 2021. it is obviously a trend that clearly demonstrates an incfrease in violent shootings.
https://www.q13fox.com/news/spokane-police-investigating-three-shootings-in-three-hour-span
BALTIMORE, MD. Similar stuff hear.
https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/overnight-violence-two-men-shot-15-minutes-apart-in-separate-baltimore-shootings
10/10/2021 ST. PAUL, MN. Another mass shooting. The world is changing a lot. Nobody is doing enough. Wish I could do more.
https://kstp.com/minnesota-news/15-shot-1-killed-at-a-bar-in-downtown-st-paul-overnight-shooting/6265464/
10/4/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. A mental case here and very sad.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-hospital-shooting-thomas-jefferson-university-center-city-philly/11077698/
MILWAUKEE, WI. This shooting obviously involved innocent people and another mental situation. I truly believe no one knows how to deal wlith this issue. If that is truly the case we MUST get the guns off the streets and shutdown the black market. Massive gun buyback program at the federal level and some new laws.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/milwaukee-drive-shooting-leaves-11-year-girl-dead/story?id=80377565
CHICAGO, IL. This past weekend was one of the cities better one relating to gun violence and was close to our weekly goals we have arbitrarily set for a city of this size. Remember a weekend is usually 3 days so they still have much work to do.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-killed-43-wounded-in-chicago-shootings-this-weekend/2627959/
Yes, we know the goals are too high but one must start somewhere.
10/2/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. You have to read how crazy this person was to shoot potentially a lot more people. These types walk among us every day, a real sobering thought. (a continuation of yesterday's Logan shooting in Philadelphia.)
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-shots-fired-philly-logan-crime-police/11068849/
10/1/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA.
This is more crazy. As a refresher, police respond to incidents and although they do arrest people with illegal possession of firearms and do some humanitarian work, NONE OF IT IS WORKING WELL ENOUGH. WE NEED SOMETHING NEW - - - - - NOW! Also in this news clip 3 CHILDREN SHOT.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-shots-fired-philly-logan-crime-police/11068849/
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/three-children-shot-in-separate-shootings-just-hours-apart/2977794/
9/29/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. It just keeps getting worse. I have been working on this issue for close to 10 years now, talked to numerous people in power and nothing that makes any improvement. It was bad 10 years ago and it is not like they didn't have plenty of time. This is insane.
https://6abc.com/fairmount-park-shooting-man-killed-shot-multiple-times-belmont-ave-and-georges-hill-drive/11053603/
9/27/2021 CHICAGO, IL. Same old stuff again this weekend and it is terrible. It seems nobody cares enough to save lives. Do the H.E.G.I.C. thing and the bad people will either get over the strong approach or GO TO JAIL. Lets save lives. Do it NOW.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-violence-shootings-gun/11052056/
PHILADELPHIA, PA. Homicides by gun exceeds all of 2020 and who knows where it goes from hear on out.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-murder-homicides-gun-violence-shooting/11050068/
9/25/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. 2 Police robbed at gunpoint . This is what it has come to in Philly.
https://6abc.com/off-duty-police-philadelphia/11046429/
9/24/2021 COLLIERVILLE, TN. A very sad story because we all go to the market. A third party vendor was the shooter.
https://www.wgal.com/article/tennessee-grocery-store-shooting/37711703
MENTAL ILLNESS. This is a subject that needs much more attention in a society like ours that allows for all the freedoms we enjoy. Did you know that 20% of our population is under doctors care in some capacity and are reported as a statistic. In my world and observations it is 40% or higher when you include all individuals not under care and any stressor can be a trigger for violence. I have seen reported numbers a high as 48% of our population. People need to know these numbers and try to manage their lives accordingly. IT IS DANGEROUS OUT THERE AND GETTING EVEN WORSE EVERY DAY. Just last night Philadelphia had three separate shootings with injuries or death inside of one hour. I am very concerned about Americas path into the future because we all know much effort is being put forth relating to gun violence, gun control and mental health but THINGS ARE Still going in the wrong direction.
9/23/2021 LOUISVILLE, KY. Innocent children shot while awaiting their school bus. THIS WORLD IS GOING TO THE DOGS AND NOBODY CARES ENOUGH. Lock this knuckle heads up because of many reasons. BAD S BAD.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/student-dead-others-injured-after-drive-shooting-kentucky-school-bus-n1279826
9/22/2021 BALTIMORE, MD. A great read on the Baltimore gun situation that could apply to other cities as well. So much work needs to be done if gun violence is ever to get to an acceptable level.
https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/community/iron-pipeline-gun-violence-out-of-state-traffickers/
9/20/2021 CHICAGO, IL. Just what some would call a normal weekend in Chicago. Not me. Total shooting incidents in 2020 was 3,237.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shooting-fatal-shootings-gun-violence/11032402/
9/18/2021 PORTLAND, OR. With a headline like this, things can not be getting better.
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/17/portland-mayor-wants-to-bring-back-retired-police-officers-to-help-fill-shortage-address-gun-violence/
Now lets compare Portland to Philadelphia.
Philly population is 1.5 million
Portland Population is 645,000 (Philly is 2.3 times larger)
If portland were the same size, 2021 total shootings are larger.
(Into September ,Philly has 1635 shootings and Portland would have 1968 shootings. No wonder they have a real problem. )
9/17/2021 CHICAGO, IL. More crime stats and they are not good.
https://abc7chicago.com/chicago-shootings-violence-police-cpd/10992311/
https://www.wbez.org/stories/at-summers-end-chicago-murders-outpacing-any-year-in-a-quarter-century/5385cdb4-ee0e-4d10-bf38-4e85daa98fa0
NEW YORK CITY, NY. A very interesting article on Guns.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/15/opinion/gun-control-safety-laws.html
9/14/2021
LEHIGH ACRES, LEE COUNTY, FL. Thanks to kids that do listen and act on "SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING" and an alert teacher we have potentially avoided another school mass shooting. Great job by all.
https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/boys-caught-planning-next-parkland-massacre-florida-middle-school-sheriff-says/KNND6OPV4ZCZHL45M754C2SWLY/
9/13/2021 MINNEAPOLIS, MN. New records are being set in more cities this year and we all need to make noise. Nothing of any significance is being talked about to protect our future.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/minneapolis-bloody-summer-puts-city-on-pace-for-most-violent-year-in-a-generation/
SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY. is also having a problem and there are many more cities.
https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/amp/247332756e39814546b918b4b04f9f27-Suffolk-shootings-increase-23-in-2021-statistics-show
AUSTIN, TX. reaches a grim milestone in gun violence.
https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2021/07/27/austin-july-matches-number-homicides-all-2020-48-killed/5392495001/
NATIONAL. Gun violence is worse in 2021 and is expected to continue to trend in the wrong direction going forward.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/14/2021-gun-violence/
9/12/2021 WASHINGTON DC. Another sad headline, only in America. No real leadership Afganistan, Covid, Guns. Where is this nation going?
https://wjla.com/news/local/weve-had-five-women-shot-in-the-last-8-days-dc-and-md-leaders-discuss-gun-violence
9/10/2021 CHARLOTTE, NC. 150 rounds fired into charlotte home by 3 perpetrators still on the lose kills 3 year old child.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/child-killed-in-drive-by-shooting-charlotte/275-5e09dce3-40ee-4281-8326-fa72f3f20ebd
Now lets just talk about this for a minute. POTUS, just yesterday, announced a tougher stand on Covid 19 virus after the continuing spread among non-vaccinated people. Yes, when people do not listen to all the normal guidance things should get tougher and the same goes with guns and shootings, but nothing happens. It sure looks like someone or a group of Washington decision makers are being persuaded that DOING THE RIGHT THING is not the best plan. Why is it ok for covid and not ok for Gun Violence. Sorry but I just do not understand any of the thinking around this and honestly I really don't thing 240 plus year old thinking applies with guns. Lets try and find the solution to our children and all innocent bystanders being shot and killed.
9/7/2021 CHICAGO, IL. I must say this is sad and the ones in the places that can make change still do not care enough.
https://abcnews.go.com/US/year-killed-children-hurt-weekend-shootings-chicago/story?id=79856483
and 58 shot over labor day weekend. The beat goes on. So sick that we continue ot allow all this violence.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-violence-roundup-chicago-labor-day-20210906-uq32mncvjbhrfpamzyfif23ynq-story.html
9/4/2021 SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The people in power demonstrate once again that they are incompetent to do their jobs. "BAD IS BAD" and we do not think this will do anything but buy more guns.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/san-francisco-pay-people-not-173805006.html
https://nypost.com/2021/09/03/san-francisco-will-pay-would-be-criminals-to-not-shoot-people/
8/16/2021 NYC., CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA Another perspective that really states that what we as a society are doing is not working. How many times do we need to say this. PEOPLE ARE DYING.!
https://6abc.com/7-year-old-fatally-shot-as-gun-violence-rocks-3-major-us-cities/10953789/
Now I just want to comment once on the Afganistan issue as the morning pundents are really hard on President Biden. The outcome was always predetermined two presidents ago and I give our current president great marks for taking another path. When you always do what you always did, you continue with the same result. We are on a new path and all this really points to the condition of the American Phsycological Situation with gun violence. We must take new path if this plague is ever to be brought under control. At the root it is all the same. There is nothing wrong with tough love when it is administered in a fair way.
8/15/2021 (6 AM.) PHILADELPHIA, PA YES IT IS ONLY EARLY SUNDAY MORNING AND WE SEE HEADLINES LIKE THIS ARTICLE. Folks we are not making any difference even with all the new money spend on "FEEL GOOD LAW". When are we going to wake up and get a bit stronger in our approach. The bad guys have your number and they are making every decision maker look very weak. THE BAD GUYS ARE HURTING AND KILLING LOTS OF PEOPLE AND THIS HAS TO AT LEAST BE REDUCED TO A MORE SENSIBLE LEVEL. PLEASE DO YOUR JOB AND PROTECT THE INNOCENT. YOU JUST CAN'T FIX BAD IN EVERY CASE. Please help.
https://6abc.com/police-at-least-11-shot-5-dead-in-violent-philly-weekend/10951468/
8/12/2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA. The below deo was back in May of 2021 and it exhibits the dire situation that Philly is in. Today we are about 25% over the same period last year but the city had a bad night last night. As Tamala indicates consequences are important. There is an 8/8/2021 story that is even stronger and may not be posted because of that. Keep watching.
https://6abc.com/inside-story-kenyatta-johnson-philadelphia-gun-violence-control/10632964/
Last night this happened.
https://6abc.com/philadelphia-shooting-olney-gun-violence-philly-crime/10946174/s
https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2021/08/12/north-philadelphia-triple-shooting-seybert-street/
And now this found me. So nuts out there and no one in power cares very much. I am very upset when our children are involved.
https://insiderpaper.com/shooting-active-shooter-reported-in-danbury-mall/
That makes 8 people - A Bad Night.
8/1/2021 CHICAGO, IL. All the cities I check are still posting nutty levels of Gun Violence so I am to assume that LOTS OF NEW MONEY is being spent with no real measurable results. Latest from Chicago = https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-gun-violence-461-shootings-reported-in-july-up-15-from-last-year/2575176/
New Orleans and NYC all had a bad start this weekend.
7/27/2021 America - - - Just another normal weekend according to all our do-nothing government officials. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL WEEKEND.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/07/gun-violence-rising-united-states-archive.html
7/26/2021 CHICAGO, IL.
Yes I an still around and was saddened at the poor gun violence presentation by George Stephenopolis and ABC last sunday on there morning show. In my opinion it was weak what with all that has been going on. It is quite obvious that no one in power cares enough yet. - - - - and this past weekend Chicago was in bad shape again with 55 shot and 7 dead. AGAIN, STRONGER CONSEQUENCES ARE NEEDED.
7/8/2021
OAKLAND CA. If this doesn't convince some that America is in total disaray over Gun Violence, nothing much will. People should all be furious over this stuff and Chicago was almost as bad over the 4th of July weekend.
https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/07/07/oakland-july-4-sideshow-violence/
7/5/2021
THIS IS AN OPEN LETTER TO EVERY AMERICA IN ADDITION TO ADDRESSES BELOW
Mr. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States of America (on gov. site)
Ms. Nancy P. Pelosi, U.S. House of Representatives (on Gov. site & FYI)
Mr. Charles E. Schumer, U. S. Senate (on gov. site
I am writing on behalf of many about a tragic shooting that has reached our extended family who has lost a special friend to a bullet.
In my considered opinion, everyone in politics is directly to blame for all the inaction that has taken place over the past many years. Let’s rethink how we approach the loss of life to a bullet internally and in the media. What we are doing is not getting any measurable result. I suggest that every politician that speaks on any topic to anyone in the media begin their answer by a brief statement on Gun Violence, not historical and horrific data but what they are doing about it this day and what specifically they are doing to improve Americans daily safety going forward. . EVERYBODY, no exceptions. There is also a school of thought that the individual being interviewed should answer the direct question first and have a few seconds to address the above thoughts at the end. Whichever way is chosen, we must get the gun discussion topic to the top of the list and show real empathy and compassion for the issue to all our citizens. Sure, there are many other important and hot-button issues each day but in our opinion there is none more important than our citizen’s safety and protection. Because we hardly ever hear about progress or lack of, many of us simply feel this is not an issue worth discussing by all of the 545 political people in Washington DC. (House, Senate, Potus, Supreme Court.). IT MUST BE THE MOST IMPORTANT ONE.
A quick and meaningful approach to make a difference now might be A NATIONAL VOLUNTARY GUN BUYBACK PROGRAM. If the price is right you will get thousands of guns, Ammunition and magazines whicn should be included as well.
Now for the incident that has affected us. A lovely young lady doing what so many people say young folks should do (visiting our various city community centers) is now dead from a stray bullet. This simply can not continue.
https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/teenage-girl-dead-after-shooting-outside-recreation-center-in-east-columbus/530-3cbd5302-1fbf-4a5f-a648-5bc858a51910
As added information that can be applied to many cities, this is a crisis in Oakland, Ca. and I only show it here to make a point. We just can not make police across our nation less effective like what is proposed here. Think about it, NO SUSPECT KNOWN OR IN CUSTODY. This in our family is not just another statistic but a personal loss of a friend to us and I think MAKENZI RIDLEY belongs in a national discussion about shootings.
https://abc7news.com/oakland-police-chief-opd-budget-cuts-funding-city-council/10840446/
This link’s first photo is of Makenzi Ridley. A beautiful person just getting started in her life.
https://ohionewstime.com/see-columbus-police-chief-elaine-bryant-city-leader-deales-with-deadly-shooting-of-a-17-year-old-girl/190402/
Sincerely, Bob Biehn
609 Pepperbush Court
Wilmington, De. 19808-4435
Cell = 302-528-4115
Land = 302-528-4115
Email = [email protected]
Also spokesperson for H.E.G.I.C. http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
More found on 7/5/2021
Oakland, Ca.
People are really getting brazen with guns now.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/robbers-hold-news-crew-interviewing-191523830.html
7/3/2021 WAKEFIELD, MA.
It is complicated but there are people like this living among us every day. You can't make this stuff up.
https://6abc.com/11-arrested-after-standoff-with-heavily-armed-group-in-mass/10856371/
https://wcti12.com/news/nation-world/armed-standoff-with-police-shuts-down-part-of-i-95
Quintuple shootings in Philadelphia.
https://6abc.com/quintuple-shooting-leaves-1-man-dead-in-west-oak-lane-police/10854908/
7/2/2021 SAN JOSE, CA. I am not so sure about this but it is an interesting effort, taxing gun owners for cost of gun violence.
httpn s://fox5sandiego.com/news/california-news/san-jose-becomes-1st-city-to-tax-firearm-owners-for-cost-of-gun-violence/
We always knew there was numbers like these but now it is official. Really crazy and almost hard to believe.
https://www.penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/we-need-more-help-philly-city-state-leaders-press-biden-for-further-aid-to-reduce-violence/
6/28/2021 OAKLAND CA. "THINK IT IS BAD ENOUGH YET?" Check this article out.
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/06/28/oakland-violence-prevention-chief-unhurt-after-attempted-robbery-at-gunpoint/
Now the link below is discussing the defunding of the Oakland police.
"We find ourselves in a crisis. We find ourselves reeling from a weekend of violence where we have seen four homicides over a three-day period. It now has us currently at 65 homicides for the year - that's a 90% increase compared to last year," said Chief Armstrong.
https://abc7news.com/oakland-police-chief-opd-budget-cuts-funding-city-council/10840446/
6/28/2021
COLUMBUS, OH. (6/25/2021)
This is a real tragedy as this 17 year old with her whole life in front of her was struck down by a stray bullet. She was just leaving a community center after activities there. This young lady was a close friend of one of my nephews so this whole crazy gun thing is now much closer to our family and our government still sits on its hands and shows a real disinterest in this violence or they would elevate the priority and discussions that need to take place each day until something is done. To all Government Officials of the 545 HOW CAN YOU LET THESE KILLING CONTINUE - - - - - YOU HAVE BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS. THIS IS A FEDERAL ISSUE - - - - - - SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP.
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/mayor-ginther-city-officials-giving-update-on-the-shooting-death-of-17-year-old-girl/
6/21/2021
A MUST READ! San Jose, Ca. has taken it upon themselves to make good trouble with some new law. More than one way to make a difference and I like this approach.
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/san-jose-city-leaders-approve-sweeping-new-gun-control-measures/2571254/
6/13/2021
Right to carry, this is interesting and deserves a look.
ADVOCATES FEAR RETURN TO ‘WILD WEST’ AS SUPREME COUT GRANTS REVIEW OF FIREARMS CASE.
https://www.lawdragon.com/2021/06/04/advocates-fear-return-to-wild-west-as-supreme-court-grants-review-of-firearms-case/
6/12/2021
Well, it has been a good effort to change the modern thinking but with the current SCOTUS ruling I have decided to stop with news entries until some change comes about. I really thank each of you that have visited and shared in this idea. More terrible shootings this morning on the news outlets and things are still getting worse. Below is another link on the subject. I pray that you all stay safe. (Vote was 5-4)
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/boy-17-shot-in-arm-in-south-st-louis/article_b1f54ea6-94e4-56f8-a644-ea83d0520e1b.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
Supreme Court Limits Sweep of Law on Mandatory Minimum Sentences. Violent felonies committed recklessly do not count in deciding whether 15-year terms are required under the Armed Career Criminal Act, the justices ruled. ... That conviction, Mr. Borden argued, should not count as a strike.Jun 11, 2021
https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme-court-narrows-reach-of-repeat-offender-law-11623356782
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/split-court-sides-with-defense-in-gun-offender-penalty-case
6/11/2021
TRENTON, NJ. Two teens shot, one is in critical condition.
https://6abc.com/trenton-shooting-teens-shot-martin-luther-king-boulevard-new-jersey/10773868/
ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL. A one year old boy and his grandmother were fatally shot by gunman.
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/10/us/royal-palm-beach-publix-shooting/index.html
SACRAMENTO, CA. 4 year old boy shot and injured as part of a shooting where 3 others were shot. one other was deceased.
https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article230563244.html
ST. LOUIS, MO. 2 children shot (6/9/21 & 6/3/21)
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/boy-17-shot-in-arm-in-south-st-louis/article_b1f54ea6-94e4-56f8-a644-ea83d0520e1b.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest
SPECIAL - SPECIAL - SPECIAL NOTE!
I, naturally disagree strongly with this opinion and it may well be the death knell to all of our work at H.E.G.I.C. The beat goes on and that is so sad. Please read below,
SCOTUS curbs the scope of a federal mandatory minimum gun law. In a 5-4 ruling cutting across the court’s ideological camps, the justices said that crimes of recklessness cannot constitute violent felonies under the Armed Career Criminal Act. The three-strikes law imposes mandatory 15-year sentences on people convicted of possessing a gun if they have three prior violent felonies or certain drug offenses. At the center of the case was %3
Posted 9/24/15
Staggering statistic regarding guns and domestic violence.
http://nytlive.nytimes.com/womenintheworld/2015/09/18/the-boyfriend-loophole-in-u-s-gun-laws-is-costing-womens-lives/?utm_content=bufferac988&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Posted 8/27/15
"WRIST SLAP SENTENCING"
I just read this article and was saddened and sent this memo out.
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Straw purchase gets 3 years. Probably be out in 2 years with good behavior. This was organized crime. Should be much more. http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/08/26/man-gets-prison-buying-guns-drug-dealers/32406769/ What do you think?
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This was 5 semi-automatic weapons and I think the gun dealers should be looked at carefully here as well. A lot of money probably had something to do with all this. Please write or call you government official if this disturbs you. To not take action means you feel the sentence was fair. These guns will be used to kill someone. Remember, it IS up to everyone of us to make a difference and while you ponder this, think of ADAM WARD, ALISON PARKER AND VICKIE GARDENER (inj.) in this mornings shooting.
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"WRIST SLAP SENTENCING"
I just read this article and was saddened and sent this memo out.
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Straw purchase gets 3 years. Probably be out in 2 years with good behavior. This was organized crime. Should be much more. http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/08/26/man-gets-prison-buying-guns-drug-dealers/32406769/ What do you think?
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This was 5 semi-automatic weapons and I think the gun dealers should be looked at carefully here as well. A lot of money probably had something to do with all this. Please write or call you government official if this disturbs you. To not take action means you feel the sentence was fair. These guns will be used to kill someone. Remember, it IS up to everyone of us to make a difference and while you ponder this, think of ADAM WARD, ALISON PARKER AND VICKIE GARDENER (inj.) in this mornings shooting.
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Posted 8/15/15
H.E.G.I.C. is supporting a Gerald Ford answer that was made over 25 years ago and is still true today.
Gerald Ford on Gun Control President of the U.S., 1974-1977; Republican Rep. (MI)
"Gun registration does not reduce crime; focus on misuse "
Q: Twice you have been the intended victim of would-be assassins using handguns, yet you remain a steadfast opponent of substantive handgun control. Why?
FORD: The record of gun control, whether it's in one city or another or in some States does not show that the registration of a gun, handgun, or the registration of the gun owner has in any way whatsoever decreased the crime rate or the use of that gun in the committing of a crime. The record just doesn't prove that such legislation or action by a local city council is effective. What we have to do--and this is the crux of the matter--is to make it very difficult for a person who uses a gun in the commission of a crime to stay out of jail. I don't believe in the registration of handguns or the registration of the handgun owner. That has not proven to be effective. And, therefore, the better way is to go after the criminal, the individual who commits a crime in the possession of a gun and uses that gun for a part of his criminal activity.
http://www.ontheissues.org/Celeb/Gerald_Ford_Gun_Control.htm
H.E.G.I.C. is supporting a Gerald Ford answer that was made over 25 years ago and is still true today.
Gerald Ford on Gun Control President of the U.S., 1974-1977; Republican Rep. (MI)
"Gun registration does not reduce crime; focus on misuse "
Q: Twice you have been the intended victim of would-be assassins using handguns, yet you remain a steadfast opponent of substantive handgun control. Why?
FORD: The record of gun control, whether it's in one city or another or in some States does not show that the registration of a gun, handgun, or the registration of the gun owner has in any way whatsoever decreased the crime rate or the use of that gun in the committing of a crime. The record just doesn't prove that such legislation or action by a local city council is effective. What we have to do--and this is the crux of the matter--is to make it very difficult for a person who uses a gun in the commission of a crime to stay out of jail. I don't believe in the registration of handguns or the registration of the handgun owner. That has not proven to be effective. And, therefore, the better way is to go after the criminal, the individual who commits a crime in the possession of a gun and uses that gun for a part of his criminal activity.
http://www.ontheissues.org/Celeb/Gerald_Ford_Gun_Control.htm
Posted 7/29/15
This is a very interesting article on how bad guys get guns and what is needed to stop it.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/martha-rosenberg/nra-illegal-gun-sales_b_3333985.html
This is a 15 minute video with some references to violence and crime. A must see and lets us see into what tomorrow will bring if we can get treatment for our young people in trouble... A great presentation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esPRsT-lmw8
This is a very interesting article on how bad guys get guns and what is needed to stop it.
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/martha-rosenberg/nra-illegal-gun-sales_b_3333985.html
This is a 15 minute video with some references to violence and crime. A must see and lets us see into what tomorrow will bring if we can get treatment for our young people in trouble... A great presentation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esPRsT-lmw8
Posted 7/10/15
(CNN)Dylann Roof, the man who allegedly killed nine people in a Charleston church last month, should not have been able to buy a gun used in the slaughter, the FBI has now determined, contradicting earlier assertions that the background check was done properly, a law enforcement official tells CNN and FBI's director told reporters in Washington.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/10/politics/dylann-roof-fbi-gun-south-carolina/
Many citizens I have spoken to are in disbelief at this finding. As a society we MUST get a better handle on gun violence.
(CNN)Dylann Roof, the man who allegedly killed nine people in a Charleston church last month, should not have been able to buy a gun used in the slaughter, the FBI has now determined, contradicting earlier assertions that the background check was done properly, a law enforcement official tells CNN and FBI's director told reporters in Washington.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/10/politics/dylann-roof-fbi-gun-south-carolina/
Many citizens I have spoken to are in disbelief at this finding. As a society we MUST get a better handle on gun violence.
Posted 6/1/15
How 6 kids handle anger. An uplifting short video.
http://www.upworthy.com/what-we-can-learn-from-6-kids-who-are-masters-of-their-anger?c=upw1&u=0407cc0494898d30b0cd78e97f67adf991f9c57e
How 6 kids handle anger. An uplifting short video.
http://www.upworthy.com/what-we-can-learn-from-6-kids-who-are-masters-of-their-anger?c=upw1&u=0407cc0494898d30b0cd78e97f67adf991f9c57e
Posted 6/1/15
This is something everyone should at least listen to.
Please watch this…less than 90 seconds….the message is stunning
And, from Harvard, no less! And I truly believe in what he says. Pass this on please!
The link below is 90 seconds …. pay special attention to his last remark!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=YjntXYDPw44&sns=em
This is something everyone should at least listen to.
Please watch this…less than 90 seconds….the message is stunning
And, from Harvard, no less! And I truly believe in what he says. Pass this on please!
The link below is 90 seconds …. pay special attention to his last remark!
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=YjntXYDPw44&sns=em
Posted 5/21/15
http://6abc.com/news/police-18-guns-stolen-from-collingdale-gun-shop/733982/
"Police: 18 guns stolen from Collingdale gun shop"
This is unbelievable and only goes once again to prove that law enforcement really only reacts after the fact. Bad people are not stupid. They choose to be bad. Now, it is totally wrong to have weak gun laws from our legislative bodies when these guns will eventually KILL.
Posted 4/29/2015
This article is very interesting and in a way, we as a society promote irresponsibility through bad or non existent law. We need change.
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"WHY AMERICANS DON'T TREAT FATAL GUN NEGLIGENCE AS A CRIME"
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http://www.newrepublic.com/article/121632/why-are-states-so-reluctant-prosecute-gun-negligence-crime
http://6abc.com/news/police-18-guns-stolen-from-collingdale-gun-shop/733982/
"Police: 18 guns stolen from Collingdale gun shop"
This is unbelievable and only goes once again to prove that law enforcement really only reacts after the fact. Bad people are not stupid. They choose to be bad. Now, it is totally wrong to have weak gun laws from our legislative bodies when these guns will eventually KILL.
Posted 4/29/2015
This article is very interesting and in a way, we as a society promote irresponsibility through bad or non existent law. We need change.
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"WHY AMERICANS DON'T TREAT FATAL GUN NEGLIGENCE AS A CRIME"
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http://www.newrepublic.com/article/121632/why-are-states-so-reluctant-prosecute-gun-negligence-crime
POSTED 4/16/2015
This article is very interesting and states that the cost in dollars for Gun Violence is 229 Billion. A must read.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/04/true-cost-of-gun-violence-in-america
This article is very interesting and states that the cost in dollars for Gun Violence is 229 Billion. A must read.
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/04/true-cost-of-gun-violence-in-america
Posted 3/19/2015
You have really got to see this approach to gun control. Really innovative and profound.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nAfWfF4TjM
You have really got to see this approach to gun control. Really innovative and profound.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nAfWfF4TjM
POSTED 3/13/2015
This is so sad that we can't feel safe walking our dogs. People are praying on people all over and it is simply that bad people have the feeling that they can get away with it. Please help in getting a new type of law established.
Man walking dog shot and killed in Overbrook
Police say the 51-year-old victim was walking his dog as he often did at night when the gunman struck in an apparent robbery.
http://6abc.com/news/man-walking-dog-shot-and-killed-in-overbrook/556111/
Posted February 21, 2015
An article in the News Journal of Delaware is very interesting regarding the quote made by Attorney General Matt Denn that discusses consequences for actions. Many more people each day are aligning with the general thinking of H.E.G.I.C. and it is our hope that some real action and new law will appear before more lives are lost. Thanks to Matt and all of you supporting this idea. The link for the article is below.
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/20/officials-families-ask-information-murders/23743779/
or type in google;
Relatives plead for info on Delaware murders
An article in the News Journal of Delaware is very interesting regarding the quote made by Attorney General Matt Denn that discusses consequences for actions. Many more people each day are aligning with the general thinking of H.E.G.I.C. and it is our hope that some real action and new law will appear before more lives are lost. Thanks to Matt and all of you supporting this idea. The link for the article is below.
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/02/20/officials-families-ask-information-murders/23743779/
or type in google;
Relatives plead for info on Delaware murders
Posted January 27, 2015
This link below is important in that it discusses the stepped up efforts in Wilmington, Delaware after a rash of shootings and homicides in the first month of 2015. I applaud the efforts of many but it is very clear that these are all temporary efforts that WILL be taken away when things die down - - - and soon we will be back to where we were before. We sorely need a mandatory sentence like the H.E.G.I.C. idea and because we have several mandatory laws for much less serious crimes, there is absolutely every reason to have that for the most heinous crimes of all.
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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2015/01/26/wilmington-unveils-public-safety-initiative/22345323/
or type in google;
Wilmington unveils public safety initiative
Posted 12/23/14
More people are developing thinking like the HEGIC approach
http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2014/12/21/violence-interrupters-trying-turn-tide-wilmington/20747021/
or type in google;
'Interrupters' hope to end crime cycle in Wilmington
This article has a quote at the end from Mr. Rodriquez. it is:
Rodriguez said he "thinks one of the few ways violent crimes will drop is if laws for various offenses are toughened up. Criminals, he said, can't get the idea that they "can beat the system."
"You go to put it on there (them) hard," he said. "They're going to be like 'Oh ... they're not playing around.'"
Posted 11/13/14
A MUST SEE VIDEO ON SOCIETY AND ITS ATTITUDES
The title is " David Wheeler's speech at the 2014 Brady Bear Awards. About 6 minutes and very good.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Boi77VU0jo&feature=youtu.be&&utm_medium=email&utm_source=brady&utm_content=4&utm_campaign=BCAM-DEV-GALA-BEAR&source=BCAM-DEV-GALA-BEAR
AN INDEPENDENT COMMENT THAT IS PRICELESS AND BASICALLY SUPPORTS THE THESIS OF H.E.G.I.C.
On November 6, 2014 I saw an interesting video on CBS This Morning. At about 2 minutes in after a commercial at the beginning, a woman (most likely a lawyer but unidentified) spoke of the need for better rules (laws) regarding the Ray Rice potential double jeopardy trial. She is really saying that society needs more simple, clear laws that identify "If you do this, you WILL get that". Below is the web link which will disappear in time so I also list the transcription.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/il7zxoxxTt9Haruh7__0nTOf_UXqASVk/lawyer-grills-nfl-commissioner-in-ray-rice-appeal-hearing/
"They have to find a way going forward to have a policy in place so that if you are arrested, if you are charged, if you are convicted, you know exactly what you are getting and your team knows too."
On November 6, 2014 I saw an interesting video on CBS This Morning. At about 2 minutes in after a commercial at the beginning, a woman (most likely a lawyer but unidentified) spoke of the need for better rules (laws) regarding the Ray Rice potential double jeopardy trial. She is really saying that society needs more simple, clear laws that identify "If you do this, you WILL get that". Below is the web link which will disappear in time so I also list the transcription.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/cbs_this_morning/video/il7zxoxxTt9Haruh7__0nTOf_UXqASVk/lawyer-grills-nfl-commissioner-in-ray-rice-appeal-hearing/
"They have to find a way going forward to have a policy in place so that if you are arrested, if you are charged, if you are convicted, you know exactly what you are getting and your team knows too."
Words to Live By Posted September 2, 2014
A Great short video for all and especially our young folks.
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https://screen.yahoo.com/business-insider/billionaires-surprising-definition-success-040000737.html?vp=1
Below is a letter we sent out regarding the passage of a new law in the State of Delaware on July 3, 2013. It clearly demonstrates that society is becoming less tolerant of bad behavior in our society. Although different than what is proposed in our position paper, it is designed to be a deterrent and because of that H.E.G.I.C. has decided to help get the word out regarding this change in an effort of re-education and awareness.
To Everyone: July 20, 2013
Delaware has changed the Habitual Criminal (“repeat offender”) law. The previous
conditions were that a felon had 3 opportunities to stop committing a felony crime and
the 4th felony made him/her eligible to receive a life sentence without probation or
parole.
The new law is now 2 opportunities with the 3rd getting him/her the possibility of a life
sentence without probation or parole. The trend is obvious and thus is important to
families, friends and general contacts that each of us have. Since no press article
has been published to date on this I am asking, in an effort of deterrence only, that
this message be passed on to everyone in the State of Delaware so that it eventually
will reach the people that need to know. The below website is the new Title 11 code
for Delaware pertaining to this change. Lets all do what we can to help reduce
shootings in our city and this is pretty easy. Thanks for your help.
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c042/index.shtml
Section 4214 has the details.
Note; WDEL did have a brief notice on their website regarding this at link;
http://wdel.com/story.php?id=52036
Sincerely, Bob Biehn (Spokesperson for H.E.G.I.C.)
H.E.G.I.C. website is; http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
Please use copy and paste keys and move the link address to the address bar for each http link of interest and that will connect you to the website.
To Everyone: July 20, 2013
Delaware has changed the Habitual Criminal (“repeat offender”) law. The previous
conditions were that a felon had 3 opportunities to stop committing a felony crime and
the 4th felony made him/her eligible to receive a life sentence without probation or
parole.
The new law is now 2 opportunities with the 3rd getting him/her the possibility of a life
sentence without probation or parole. The trend is obvious and thus is important to
families, friends and general contacts that each of us have. Since no press article
has been published to date on this I am asking, in an effort of deterrence only, that
this message be passed on to everyone in the State of Delaware so that it eventually
will reach the people that need to know. The below website is the new Title 11 code
for Delaware pertaining to this change. Lets all do what we can to help reduce
shootings in our city and this is pretty easy. Thanks for your help.
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c042/index.shtml
Section 4214 has the details.
Note; WDEL did have a brief notice on their website regarding this at link;
http://wdel.com/story.php?id=52036
Sincerely, Bob Biehn (Spokesperson for H.E.G.I.C.)
H.E.G.I.C. website is; http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
Please use copy and paste keys and move the link address to the address bar for each http link of interest and that will connect you to the website.
You may also click on these links as an alternative access.
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c042/index.shtml
http://wdel.com/story.php?id=52036
http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
http://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c042/index.shtml
http://wdel.com/story.php?id=52036
http://gunlawidea38.weebly.com
To Everyone: August 14, 2013
Over the past week a couple of new things have happened that in indirect ways might support what H.E.G.I.C. is all about and are worth noting here as information to all concerned with the uncontrolled violence on the nations city streets.
The above article on "Repeat Offenders" makes life with out parole an option at the 3rd felony offense. We don't think 3 tries are acceptable when a gun is used and we don't like life sentences with out parole.
Recently New York City was found in error when using the "Stop and Frisk" policy to control gun crime and save lives. There is no question that this program which was very successful did save many lives and we believe in this case that fact alone should trump other concerns such as freedoms and discrimination. We must not allow the old ways to continue when new thinking like this gets real results. We all just need to keep the big picture and all get along. This program was never discriminatory and people MUST get the learning that one CANNOT us a gun in society in an illegal or improper way. We all must work toward this goal. The safety of our innocent citizens is top priority.
Eric Holder, United States Attorney General, has stated under "The Overhaul of The Federal Prison Policy" that mandatory minimum sentencing for low level non-violent crimes with drugs should change. "Society would be better served by not locking up people for extraordinary long sentences. It's a waste or taxpayer dollars and a waste of human lives".
Recently on PBS a show titled "FIXING JUVIE JUSTICE" aired that described how the New Zealand Maori People have developed a program of conferences to redirect juvenile stresses and misbehavior without prison time. Currently a program using their template in Baltimore Maryland is working very well with recidivism lowered by roughly 50% so far. link= http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-01-09/news/bs-md-ci-juvenile-crime-reductions-20120109_1_juvenile-violence-juvenile-services-juvenile-justice-system
. Link = http://baltimorehealth.org/operationsafekids.html
. Please search the schedule on your local PBS network for this show. It is one hour long and very powerful.
A 20 minute version of the below video on the internet for those that can not get the particular TV channel needed. It is a good summary and worth viewing. The link is; http://ellabakercenter.org/blog/2013/08/video-fixing-juvenile-justice .
I have also found the full length video that is available until about Sept. 1st, 2013 so be sure to view it as soon as possible. The link is;
http://video.pbs.org/video/2365061048/?starttime=1200000 . This is a great idea and well worth your time.
Discussion of Mental Health Screening
Posted here 9/17/13
Written 6/11/13
A big picture perspective
Research data from family, twin, and adoption studies show that psychiatric disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and bipolar disorder) are complex (or multi-factorial) disorders that typically arise as a result of the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors.1 Psychiatric disorders are etiologically heterogeneous. Thus, even within a single discrete diagnostic category, each individual will have accumulated different combinations of contributing genetic and environmental influences that ultimately result in illness manifestation. Although very broad, this knowledge provides intuitive yet fundamental information that is of relevance to clinical practice—no genetic test can predict with certainty who will and who will not become mentally ill. Despite this, there remains considerable value in identifying the genetic variants that increase risk of psychiatric disorders—for example, the potential to refine nosology and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, improve treatments, and identify those at risk. Thus, there has been considerable research in this area.
The complete article can be found at;
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/neuropsychiatry/genetic-testing-psychiatric-disorders-its-current-role-clinical-psychiatric-practice
- See more at:
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/neuropsychiatry/genetic-testing-psychiatric-disorders-its-current-role-clinical-psychiatric-practice#sthash.VmlYqz7F.dpuf
Research data from family, twin, and adoption studies show that psychiatric disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and bipolar disorder) are complex (or multi-factorial) disorders that typically arise as a result of the combined effects of genetic and environmental factors.1 Psychiatric disorders are etiologically heterogeneous. Thus, even within a single discrete diagnostic category, each individual will have accumulated different combinations of contributing genetic and environmental influences that ultimately result in illness manifestation. Although very broad, this knowledge provides intuitive yet fundamental information that is of relevance to clinical practice—no genetic test can predict with certainty who will and who will not become mentally ill. Despite this, there remains considerable value in identifying the genetic variants that increase risk of psychiatric disorders—for example, the potential to refine nosology and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders, improve treatments, and identify those at risk. Thus, there has been considerable research in this area.
The complete article can be found at;
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/neuropsychiatry/genetic-testing-psychiatric-disorders-its-current-role-clinical-psychiatric-practice
- See more at:
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/neuropsychiatry/genetic-testing-psychiatric-disorders-its-current-role-clinical-psychiatric-practice#sthash.VmlYqz7F.dpuf
RECOMMENDED BOOK OCTOBER 10, 2013
Title = The New Jim Crow : Mass incarceration in the age of colorblindness
Author = Michelle Alexander with forward by Cornel West
There are a few things that our group find bias and not within our thinking but in an effort to keep a balanced view on Guns and Violent crime, this is an excellent read regarding drugs, crime, guns and our criminal justice system and related faults. The author has impeccable credentials and I am including a website that has two videos for review for as long as they are available. I feel the book is a must for anyone trying to understand the total problem in our society today.
The website has one video about 3 minutes and one about 47 minutes. Both interesting.
http://billmoyers.com/tag/michelle-alexander/
NEIGHBORHOOD VOLUNTEER WATCH October 29, 2013
This concept is one that many will find strange and somewhat offensive but lets look carefully at where we are after almost three years since "Tucson, Arizona. Many notable mass shootings and untold numbers of street shootings. Although shootings in cities are all different, we all can agree to the fact that there are still too many. Sometimes when we just want change now, we as citizens need to get proactive in a big, BIG way. This proposal does present some level of risk so civic groups should evaluate this idea carefully and involve as many groups as humanly possible for the biggest effect. We at H.E.G.I.C. believe implementation could take place in 3 months or less and would produce immediate results although it requires participation by all the residents. If you want the community safe now, this is one way. Their will be many variations of this idea depending on the situation so we will present the most extreme effort that should simply subliminally say to the potential illegal or improper gun user to simply say to themselves, "This area of the city is no longer right for what I need to do", and they will move on, (and hopefully leave the city). The police are doing just about all they can with the manpower and funding they get and people keep voting down tax increases and that prevents cities from increasing their efforts. Even if the police efforts doubled, they would not be as effective as the below idea if it is coordinated properly.
Lets now envision a typical city block
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The "x" represents one neighborhood watch individual and each "xx" is a 2 person station. That is 24 people per block. Why so many? Safety is the concern here and as I stated before there is some risk that must be accepted. We are talking about making the community safe NOW. Lets assume that each group has a 2 hour shift and if all the stations were peopled for 12 dark hours of the day that would mean a total of 96 individuals. That is a high number of people that is required and it would take a length of about 90 days to impress the bad behaving individuals that the community is serious in its efforts . It is our belief that during the 90 day period the undesirables will move out of the area with a program like this and not one shot will be fired. The tough part is to find people willing to take this dramatic step to save the lives of the residents and visitors. Different communities will consider modifications to the formula and different hours but the risk goes up as you make changes to the above concept. The next point I want to make is that surrounding communities and block captains must be notified of the implementation of a program like this because some of the undesirables may move from their current corners into the neighboring corners. Last, if you are considering an effort like this be sure to get the necessary approvals from city, county or state officials as current law would require. Also make sure all the appropriate safety gear is available to all the participating volunteers. We recommend full riot gear without guns so if by chance bullets come the way of the volunteers, they will have adequate protection. As so well put in a recent editorial "IT IS WAR OUT THERE". This can be done and it will make an immediate reduction in the gun violence in your city.
We at H.E.G.I.C. recognize that this type of approach may simply be unworkable in reality and communities will continue on pretty much as they have which means more mourning of lost love ones and not much changing related to the number of gun incidents. Until we as citizens elevate our DEMAND for help through our elected officials, we will see more of the same. We also suggest that the communities develop a "call in" strategy for every resident to use at each time there is a gun incident with in your block and the eight blocks that surround your block of residence. We suggest that each residence have at the ready the phone numbers for your; City Council Rep; Mayor, State Rep., State Senator and governor. Certainly it is fine to call your national representatives and senators as well if you feel so moved. I urge you to keep a log of the calls made. Murder and lives lost to guns should be the highest priority of any elected official and we can all do our part to make sure they understand that the citizens feel that way.
How do we measure results and what are reasonable expectations around gun violence?
Briefly our studies have come up with the following targets that are goals, knowing that zero is not realistic even though it is desired.
For a city of 100,000:
TOTAL NUMBER OF ILLEGAL/IMPROPER GUN INCIDENTS PER YEAR = 156*
NUMBER OF ILLEGAL/IMPROPER GUN INCIDENTS GUNS FIRED PER YEAR= 104*
NUMBER OF INNOCENT BYSTANDERS SHOT PER YEAR = 12*
NUMBER OF HOMICIDES PER YEAR = 18
* is both injured and killed
COLUMBINE STUDENT'S FATHER 12 YEARS LATER !! Posted 6/16/2014
Guess our national leaders didn't expect this. On Thursday, Darrell Scott, the father of Rachel Scott, a victim of the Columbine High School shootings in Littleton, Colorado, was invited to address the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee. What he said to our national leaders during this special session of Congress was painfully truthful.
They were not prepared for what he was to say, nor was it received well. It needs to be heard by every parent, every teacher, every politician, every sociologist, every psychologist, and every so-called expert! These courageous words spoken by Darrell Scott are powerful, penetrating, and deeply personal. There is no doubt that God sent this man as a voice crying in the wilderness.. The following is a portion of the transcript:
"Since the dawn of creation there has been both good & evil in the hearts of men and women. We all contain the seeds of kindness or the seeds of violence. The death of my wonderful daughter, Rachel Joy Scott, and the deaths of that heroic teacher, and the other eleven children who died must not be in vain. Their blood cries out for answers.
"The first recorded act of violence was when Cain slew his brother Abel out in the field. The villain was not the club he used.. Neither was it the NCA, the National Club Association. The true killer was Cain, and the reason for the murder could only be found in Cain's heart.
"In the days that followed the Columbine tragedy, I was amazed at how quickly fingers began to be pointed at groups such as the NRA. I am not a member of the NRA. I am not a hunter. I do not even own a gun. I am not here to represent or defend the NRA - because I don't believe that they are responsible for my daughter's death. Therefore I do not believe that they need to be defended. If I believed they had anything to do with Rachel's murder I would be their strongest opponent.
I am here today to declare that Columbine was not just a tragedy -- it was a spiritual event that should be forcing us to look at where the real blame lies! Much of the blame lies here in this room. Much of the blame lies behind the pointing fingers of the accusers themselves. I wrote a poem just four nights ago that expresses my feelings best.
Your laws ignore our deepest needs,
Your words are empty air.
You've stripped away our heritage,
You've outlawed simple prayer.
Now gunshots fill our classrooms,
And precious children die.
You seek for answers everywhere,
And ask the question "Why?"
You regulate restrictive laws,
Through legislative creed.
And yet you fail to understand,
That God is what we need!
"Men and women are three-part beings. We all consist of body, mind, and spirit. When we refuse to acknowledge a third part of our make-up, we create a void that allows evil, prejudice, and hatred to rush in and wreak havoc. Spiritual presences were present within our educational systems for most of our nation's history. Many of our major colleges began as theological seminaries. This is a historical fact. What has happened to us as a nation? We have refused to honor God, and in so doing, we open the doors to hatred and violence. And when something as terrible as Columbine's tragedy occurs -- politicians immediately look for a scapegoat such as the NRA. They immediately seek to pass more restrictive laws that contribute to erode away our personal and private liberties. We do not need more restrictive laws. Eric and Dylan would not have been stopped by metal detectors. No amount of gun laws can stop someone who spends months planning this type of massacre. The real villain lies within our own hearts.
"As my son Craig lay under that table in the school library and saw his two friends murdered before his very eyes, he did not hesitate to pray in school. I defy any law or politician to deny him that right! I challenge every young person in America , and around the world, to realize that on April 20, 1999, at Columbine High School prayer was brought back to our schools. Do not let the many prayers offered by those students be in vain. Dare to move into the new millennium with a sacred disregard for legislation that violates your God-given right to communicate with Him. To those of you who would point your finger at the NRA -- I give to you a sincere challenge.. Dare to examine your own heart before casting the first stone!
My daughter's death will not be in vain! The young people of this country will not allow that to happen!"
- Darrell Scott
Do what the media did not - - let the nation hear this man's speech. Please send this out to everyone you can.
God Bless