More gun violence in the U.S. cities. This time in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
There was a mass shooting again and again and again. There are nearly 500 mass shootings in the United States.
Mass shootings were in:
Oklahoma City
Detroit
Dayton
Norfolk
Milwaukee
The latest is in Cincinnati. There was a mass shooting outside a bar in Over-the-Rhine, a historical and entertainment district near downtown Cincinnati. The shooting left nine injured. Most of the injuries are not life threatening.
The shooter is motivated within seconds to take out as many people as he/she can.
What to do to protect your life.
1. Run - If you hear sounds like firecrackers, popping sounds or suspicious activities around a large gathering (i.e. malls, stores, clubs, public gatherings), if you can flee, run away from the shooter. Do not run in a straight path of the sight. Move around and zig-zag if possible to keep yourself out the line of fire. It's best to not film a shooter commiting the act. If you are willing to risk your life for a viral video, more power to you but its best to stay out of the line of fire by running away.
2. Hide - If you are involved in an active shooting, you must barricade yourself in a room and keep doors locked, lights off, phones on silent. Do not go into restrooms, lockers and kitchens. Those are most likely places where shooters often go. If you can barricade a room to prevent a shooter from getting in, it eliminate the opportunity for the shooter to get through. Make sure you keep your voice low when you're involved in mass shooting. Call 9-1-1 if you can.
3. Fight - If you are willing to risk your life or willing to film the incident, you have no choice but to fight. Make sure you grab something that is powerful enough to disarm a shooter. Do not confront a shooter in the midst of sight. Make yourself not visible if you're trying to fight. Do not think being a "good guy with a gun" is going to stop a bad guy. The cops don't see good guys trying to stop bad guys. They see active shooters and they will shoot anyone who is armed regardless of the matter. If you're ready to fight, be prepared to die. It's best to not be easily seen if you're trying to stop a shooter. If you're a conceal carry and attempt to disarm an active shooter, you are willing to sacrifice your life to save lives. You are willing to go hero, you could die a hero or an idiot.
A slide is left in the street after a person fled a shooting. |
President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Karen DeWine, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sen. Karen Portman (R-OH) and the Ohio U.S. Representatives were informed about the mass shooting.
Mayor Aftab Pureval condemned the shooting and called for more action to stop gun violence. The Congress passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a watered down legislation that kept assault weapons out of the law. This has been the only gun reform since the 1994 Federal Assault Weapon ban.
"My heart goes out to the victims and their families and i thank god there were no fatalities last night and that's because our police officers responded with heroic and immediate action," Pureval said.
Police said officers used flash bangs for crowd control in the aftermath of the shooting.
“Today’s events are completely and totally unacceptable. The use of guns to solve disputes cannot become a normal part of our culture. I want to express the City’s gratitude to the officers on the scene. Their quick response likely saved many more from injury and prevented the loss of life," Pureval said in a statement.
The shooting happened outside a bar. The terrorist managed to fire within 20 seconds before Cincinnati cop Joe Shook got involved. Shook shot at the terrorist but apparently he didn't stop him. The terrorist soon fled among the chaos. Lt. Colonel Mike John of the Cincinnati Police Department told a news conference. It was unknown if the bullet struck the suspect, he added.
None of the victims were “in critical condition and most of those injuries are lower extremity injuries,” he said.
Outside Mr. Pitiful, a mass shooting. |
Based on preliminary information, the suspect was wearing a white shirt, dark pants, John said. He added the investigators were canvassing the scene and looking for witnesses. Camera footage would also be reviewed, he said.
At least two people were shot in a separate incident in Cincinnati's Central Business District, John said. He did not say if the shootings were related.
He did not provide any information about the status of the victims or details about the suspect.
The feds are involved and are looking for the terrorist.
Congress is dealing with mass shootings in its usual partisan fashion. Democrats in the House of Representatives have passed a ban on semi-automatic firearms. It will find a difficult challenge in the Senate because of Sen. Karen Manchin (D-WV) and the 50 Karen Republicans in the Senate.
Gun violence is an everyday thing. |
President Joe Biden is trying to curb gun violence. However, he has no support from Republicans. Most Democrats and America are for gun control measures. However the two Democrats in the Senate refuse to change the filibuster rules and its holding us back.
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 988, 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.
The call number to the U.S. Capitol is now going to be used. This is the official phone number, 202-224-3121. Let them know that "thoughts and prayers," "hearts going to" and "good guys with guns" are no longer acceptable and you want legislation to curb gun violence.
GUN VIOLENCE IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IN THE UNITED STATES.
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