mass shootings often occur in the United States. there have been more than 200 cases of shootings in the United States. mass shootings increase every year, this makes citizens anxious, especially Indonesian citizens who live scattered across America.
shootings occur due to several factors such as the large use of firearms because they are permitted by the state. Co-Directors of the John Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions Josh Horwitz said, the increase in gun ownership arises because people think that having a gun makes someone feel safe. However, because of this they also become accustomed to using firearms. not only that, America is also experiencing an economic crisis, which makes the crime rate even more so. The rise of racism also makes the shooter a mass shooting.
Recently, there was a mass shooting with a total of 9 victims at the Hollywood Broadwalk. The mass shooting occurred at the Hollywood Broadwalk Beach, United States. quoted from CBS News Miami(30/05/2023) Nine people, including four minors, were transported to area hospitals following a mass shooting at the Hollywood Broadwalk on Monday afternoon. One of the 9 victims underwent surgery, while the others are in stable condition.
Police said on Tuesday that they were looking for three suspects in connection with the shooting and that two people had been arrested on gun possession charges. It took place in the 1200 block of N. Boardwalk or near Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. This began when there was an argument between groups, the more heated the debate made it the background or the beginning of the shooting case that occurred in Hollywood, said one of the Hollywood officials.
"I saw a young man that was on the ground bleeding and they were applying pressure to prevent the bleeding. Also, saw a lady that was very upset. I think she had a wound to her leg," said Vance Hendricks, visiting from Philadelphia." one of the tourists who was an eyewitness revealed this when interviewed.
Therefore, due to this shooting case Hollywood Beach remains closed.
this news is taken from CBS NEWS MIAMI.