🚓 The Gist: A confrontation in a Waffle House parking lot in DeKalb County escalated to gunfire early Monday morning.
🔍 The Details: The shooting unfolded just before 6 a.m. on Lawrenceville Highway. Following an argument between two people. One person was shot. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the altercation.
📢 Why It Matters: This event highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in everyday settings, raising questions about community safety and the measures needed to prevent such occurrences.
🔜 What’s Next?: Police are continuing their investigation into the shooting. Waffle House has expressed full cooperation with law enforcement efforts and deferred all inquiries to the authorities.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
