Mass shooting in Blacksburg, Virginia near Virginia Tech.
Gun violence is always the No. 1 problem in the United States. But the Republican Party will continue to make the issues about crime and racial angst. They want to support the Second Amendment but want chaos and havoc with firearms. They scapegoat Democrats for the problems plaguing New York City, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia and the U.S.-Mexico border. They exploit police officer killings as a part of their mantra of being the part of "law & order."
They claim they "Back the Blue" but support not arresting the folks responsible for the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
It has never been about police or gun reform. It has been always the culture wars and white nationalist talking points.
Another mass shooting in the United States. It happened in Blacksburg, Virginia.
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Karen Youngkin, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and the members of the Virginia U.S. House delegation were notified.
A shooting in a downtown nightspot just before midnight Friday left one person dead and four injured as police continued to search a closed-off, multiple block section near the Virginia Tech campus hours later.
A Blacksburg police statement issued at 2:00am gave few details of the gun violence at Melody Hookah Lounge, located at 109 North Main St., but said "multiple individuals were transported from the scene to local hospitals."
A 5:30am update later said five people were injured in the shooting, four were transported to local hospitals and one died. No identities have been released.
A popular hookah lounge became the latest gun violence scene.
A statement issued by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands said one of the injured people is a Virginia Tech student.
"Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased, and we extend our support to those who were injured," Sands wrote. "Events like this are difficult and unsettling to all of us."
The website for the business said it had been closed for a private event from 8 to 11:00pm Friday, reopening to the public at 11.
Virginia Tech sent out a message through its alert system immediately after the shooting urging recipients to secure in place and remain inside. That secure in place warning was lifted at 3:18am.
A section of Main Street near Roanoke Street in the heart of downtown Blacksburg, was closed for more than five hours after the shooting as police conducted a search. A person was placing markers around the front entrance of Melody Hookah Lounge and taking photographs of each some four hours after the gunfire.
Blacksburg Police asked anyone with information to contact them at 540-443-1400 or by calling the anonymous tip line at 540-961-1819 or emailing ciu@blacksburg.gov.
If they catch the shooter, he will face first degree murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The suspect is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Will Congress do something about gun violence?
Every community in the United States will eventually have a legacy. A legacy of tragedy. Gun violence and COVID-19 will affect your town, your family and your life. So I don't want to hear that bullshit about how gun reform is taking away your rights to own firearms.
I don't want to hear that protesting against police killing people of color is hate on cops in general. I don't want to hear talk about the coronavirus being a myth. When you hear folks say "gun rights," what they really mean is that its white privilege.
Will they finally end gun violence?
I don't want to hear folks say masks and vaccine mandates impede their freedoms. It prevents a deadly outbreak from spreading. If you want to die from the coronavirus, that's on you.
I don't want to hear the shit about guns saving lives. Cause a bullet does not have eyes and it's always likely gonna hit a target. These folks seem to not get it. These incidents are a tragic part of American history.
The website Officer Down is a memorial to those who were killed in the line of duty. Those who don't get their names mentioned in the junk food media. Also the website the National Gun Violence Memorial also keeps record of the many individuals killed by gun violence.
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES!
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