📰 The Gist: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, with the Georgia State Patrol’s assistance, apprehended a man linked to a fatal double shooting in Lithonia.
🔍 The Details: Authorities in DeKalb County arrested 44-year-old Javoka Shumaker on April 2 in connection with a double shooting on Valentine’s Day that resulted in one death. The incident took place on Embacadero Drive in Lithonia and was witnessed by a child.
Paul Smith, one of the victims, died from his injuries, while Jennifer Mullins survived. Shumaker was captured at an apartment complex in Lithonia and faces charges including murder-malice, aggravated assault with a weapon, and first-degree cruelty to children. He was booked into the DeKalb County Jail without bond.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: In the ongoing narrative of America’s complex relationship with firearms, statistics tell a tale that’s difficult to ignore. The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents, lays it out in black and white. Here’s 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 aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken. And what’s more, these numbers tell us that the situation isn’t improving.
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