Shocking numbers discovered by the Gun Violence Archive (GVA) Sunday, indicate more than 900 shootings took place in the U.S. between July 17 and July 23. In the 915 shootings accounted for, at least 430 people were killed with more than 1,000 injured. This comes as people across the nation are urging government officials to take action as gun violence surges.
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said his new Justice Department is focusing on five American cities to tackle illegal gun trafficking. On Thursday, while in Chicago, the official announced he’s sending gun trafficking strike forces to the Democrat-led cities of Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco and Washington D.C.
Prominent conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder has joined the fight to recall California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom. On Monday, he announced his candidacy for governor while vowing his efforts to fix the rampant crime, homelessness and housing prices in the state.