School Shootings

“In 2000, there were 31 school shooting events nationwide—which was a fairly average year for the time period. In 2020, there were 116– In 2021, 257—in 2022, 308—in 2023, 349—and so far in 2024 there have been 325 shooting incidents in elementary, junior high, and high schools across our nation.” - P&D

“One day after a 15-year-old student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, investigators are working Tuesday to identify a motive in the shooting that killed a student and a teacher and left two others in critical condition.” - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“a detailed letter to parents… outlined the reasons behind the delayed return, emphasizing the Presbyterian school’s commitment to safety, minimizing learning disruptions, teacher readiness and acknowledging the anniversary” - CPost

“The debate over those writings and other records has pitted grieving parents and traumatized children against a coalition which includes two news organizations, a state senator and a gun-rights group.” - RNS

“Who wants the materials released? That’s a strikingly unique coalition of journalists — some on the left and many on the right…. Who wants the ‘manifesto’ trove kept under wraps? That’s another strikingly unique coalition of LGBTQ+ activists, Democrats and legal officials who appear to be caught in a legal vise” - Get Religion

“amidst the prevailing rhetoric about gun reform, is there a third conversation that should be taking place? One that seeks to find common ground and practical solutions?” - Relevant

“Southern Baptist leader Brent Leatherwood calls on the state to ‘restrain evil’ through Governor Lee’s plan to keep weapons from those deemed a threat to themselves or others.” - CToday

“In 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic, there were 1,732 gun deaths among U.S. children and teens under the age of 18. By 2021, that figure had increased to 2,590.” - Pew

“the decisive actions by Engelbert and Collazo may offer a ‘textbook’ lesson as police train to limit the carnage of America’s seemingly inevitable next mass shooting” - CNN

“So many people I love in Nashville today are without strength. The pastor’s wife at Covenant Presbyterian who once shared a weekly prayer group with my wife, now going home to face and empty room, a gaping hole in their family portrait.” - Daniel Darling

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