đ The Gist: East Point Police and Crime Stoppers Atlanta offer a $10,000 reward for leads in the 2022 murder of Princeton Morris.
đ° The Details: On May 17, 2022, at 9:20 p.m., police were called to Lexington Apartments, where Morris was found shot inside his home.
The fatal shooting occurred on his back porch after he opened the door to meet an unknown individual. Authorities now seek public assistance to identify and apprehend the suspect.
đ Whatâs Next?: Police and Crime Stoppers continue their appeal for information, hoping the substantial reward will encourage potential witnesses to come forward.
đźââïž Gun Crimes in Our Communities: In the ongoing narrative of Americaâs complex relationship with firearms, statistics tell a tale thatâs difficult to ignore. The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents, lays it out in black and white. Hereâs how it stacks up:
- 2020 Statistics
- Total gun-related incidents: 43,551
- Gun-related deaths: 19,379
- Gun-related injuries: 39,707
- Mass shootings: 612
- 2019 Statistics
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,707
- Gun-related deaths: 15,208
- Gun-related injuries: 29,613
- Mass shootings: 417
To Be Clear: These arenât just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken. And whatâs more, these numbers tell us that the situation isnât improving.
