Guest column: We need a sense of urgency to curb gun violence
“There is no one easy, quick answer to the challenge of gun violence, but there are some common sense steps that could make a significant dent.”
Topic: Gun Violence
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June 2022
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April 2022
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Memphis Allies honors moms who’ve lost children to gun violence
The organization is hosting a free MAMA’s (Memphis Allies Mother’s Appreciation) Day lunch Saturday at Legacy Impact Community Resource Center, 2285 Frayser Blvd., from noon to 2 p.m.
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February 2022
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Family of gun violence victim speaks to legislators in support of two bills
The grandmother and aunts of Artemis Rayford, a Memphis boy killed at home by a stray bullet on Christmas day, woke up at 3:30 a.m. yesterday to drive to Nashville.
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Bill seeks to treat gun violence as a public health issue
A bill by state Rep. London Lamar would require data sharing between police departments and the state health department, and would require TDH to produce an annual report on the public health impacts of gun violence.
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January 2022
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Shooting survivor, musician is ‘playing for peace’
Pianist who survived being shot five times holds recitals in hopes of inspiring people to see something positive beyond the violence in the city.
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November 2021
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Young Dolph’s holiday giveaway continues despite rapper’s death
“None of us are doing well, but Dolph would have wanted us out here, so we out here giving back to the people just like he would have wanted.”
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Day of the Dead march Downtown protests gun violence
Protesters against gun violence marched through the streets of Downtown Memphis on the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday where the dead are honored and remembered. Those who took part in the march said they are tired of the gun violence in the city.
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October 2021
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What you need to know about SCS October board meeting
SCS’ October board business meeting discussed an uptick in violence, as well as the upcoming town hall for education funding.
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Arrest warrant issued in fatal shooting of Rhodes student
A woman was also injured during the robbery.
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June 2021
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Support group offers solace to survivors of gunshots
After a bullet shattered her jaw during a robbery, Alexis Chambers had to learn how to talk again.
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May 2021
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Tighter gun laws ‘an incomplete answer’ to violence, psychologist says
If we want to reduce gun violence, psychologist Robert Enright says, then forgiveness therapy, including teaching children from a young age about the “poison” of resentment, should be commonplace here and across the world.
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What is the cure for the gun-violence epidemic?
Daily street homicides and highly publicized mass shootings have several things in common, and the easy access of guns is just one of them.
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April 2021
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Governor addresses gun violence, education during local visit
Gov. Bill Lee visited Journey Hanley Elementary, and while addressing education, he also discussed concerns about the permitless carry legislation that has concerned a number of local leaders.
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Third Unity Walk Against Gun Violence set for Saturday
Leaders behind the walk are enthused by the strong community support during the first two events in Downtown Memphis and Whitehaven.
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Shooting indefinitely closes FedEx facility, causes service disruptions
A shooting at FedEx Ground’s Indianapolis facility that left eight people dead and several others injured is likely to cause delivery service disruptions.
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Community still dealing with unprecedented spike in homicides
Last year’s record 332 homicides in Memphis have taken a toll on those involved, from community activists to grieving parents to experts who struggle to come up with solutions to stem the violence.
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March 2021
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The Cost of Ego: Jerald Trotter tries to keep youths on right path
One day at a sports bar more than 20 years ago ended with one man losing his life and another, Jerald Trotter, spending almost 13 years in prison.
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February 2021
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Unity walk a first step, not final solution in fight against gun violence
Saturday’s event – one that featured many elected officials and community organizations – was the second unity walk in a three-month span.
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Gun violence prevention leader readies to get plan started
Joy Touliatos, GVIP czar, is ready to get the program underway with partners involved in the plan.
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January 2021
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Record 2020 homicides took toll on the city, police say
Memphis ends 2020 with 332 homicides, a record number. Police say the pandemic played a part, but there is no easy answer to why the increase occurred.
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December 2020
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Rallings ‘deeply saddened’ by homicide record
Memphis Police Director Michael Rallings issued a brief statement Monday about the record number of homicides in the city. To date, 302 people have been killed.
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Memphis reaches 300 homicides for first time
Memphis has reached 300 homicides this year, a record- shattering number.
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November 2020
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Unity Walk Against Gun Violence draws hundreds
The Unity Walk Against Gun Violence held Saturday marks a year when the city set a new high for homicides by September. As of Nov. 13, there have been 271 homicides, 43 more than the previous high of 228 in 2016.
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Opinion: Gun violence is a public health issue
“The Shelby County Health Department is participating in the Unity Walk Against Gun Violence on Nov. 14, 2020. As public health director, I will be joining the walk to demonstrate my personal commitment to working with others to address the gun violence epidemic in our community.”
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Opinion: We need to stop gun violence against children
Memphis leads the nation in unintentional shootings involving children. That fact alone should give all of us pause.
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