Category Archives: Gun-violence

From Zulu to the ‘white widow’, why do all African stories need a white face? | Afua Hirsch | Comment is free | The Guardian

Samantha Lewthwaite’s involvement in the Westgate mall siege in Kenya may not be complete fiction, but either way the real story is about much more than her

via From Zulu to the ‘white widow’, why do all African stories need a white face? | Afua Hirsch | Comment is free | The Guardian.

Settlers destroy 50 olive trees south of Hebron | Maan News Agency

If a group of Palestinians killed 50 sheep or goats, or destroyed 50 tractors belonging to settlers – what do you think would happen? Remind anyone of how indigenous people were/are treated in US, Australia, Canada, Peru, Chile, Mexico…?

If the US had lost the War of 1812 or WWII, this could have been our future. Why do we do so little to end this un-democratic and inhumane behavior?

A group of Israeli settlers destroyed over 50 olive trees in the south Hebron hills on Thursday, locals said.

Palestinian farmer Jaber Ali Shatat told Ma’an that settlers from Susiya raided agricultural land next to the illegal settlement and damaged 50 trees.

via Settlers destroy 50 olive trees south of Hebron | Maan News Agency.

The Gun Report: October 1, 2013 – NYTimes.com

Amir Rashad, 33, was shot and critically wounded while filming a rap video in Oakland, Calif., Saturday night. The victim, who performs under the name Kafani, was approached by a man who told him and his crew that he shouldn’t be filming there. As they were in the process of leaving, the gunman shot Rashad numerous times.

via The Gun Report: October 1, 2013 – NYTimes.com.

Police: Boy,6, accidentally shot

A 6-year-old Rochester boy accidentally shot himself Sunday evening while playing with a handgun, according to Rochester Police.

The child was shot in the lower body inside a house on Rugraff Street, between Lyell Avenue and Jay Street, about 6:45 p.m. The boy, whose name was not released, was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with minor injuries, said Rochester Police Sgt. Elena Correia. He was listed in satisfactory condition Monday morning, she said.

Officers interviewed several adults who were in the house at the time of the incident, said Rochester Police Lt. Jeremy Anzalone. No charges were filed in connection with the shooting, which remained under investigation.

via Police: Boy,6, accidentally shot.

Yamhill man wounded when he drops loaded gun | OregonLive.com

A 52-year-old man shot and wounded himself when he tried to remove a handgun from a leather holster so he could show the firearm to a friend, according to Yamhill County sheriff’s officials.

The incident took place Sunday afternoon in the 21000 block of Northeast Fairdale Road in Yamhill.

Police said the man, who was not identified, dropped the Colt .45 caliber black powder pistol as he was removing it from a holster. It discharged when it hit the ground.

The bullet entered the man’s abdomen, traveled upward and lodged in his neck. Police could see the bullet protruding from his skin. He was taken to a local hospital, where he had surgery and is listed in good condition.

via Yamhill man wounded when he drops loaded gun | OregonLive.com.

The gun advocates are winning, and now want concealed weapons in Ohio college classrooms: Brent Larkin | cleveland.com

The gun advocates are winning, and now want concealed weapons in Ohio college classrooms: Brent Larkin | cleveland.com.

Make it easier for mass murderers to have guns on campus – that’s not second amendment rights it is the right to kill whomever you want in the name of “freedom!”