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In 2023, 17,927 out of 22,830 murders (79%) involved a firearm.

If you were to speak with the loved ones of those 18k victims who were shot and killed, their grief would be no less than what Kirk’s loved ones experience.

And no, Kirk’s death was not committed by “the left.” It was committed by an unstable 22 year old who was struggling with his identity, made worse by escalating cruelty towards transgender folks. We witness such cruelty on this Board daily. Our nation has witnessed mass shootings often perpetrated by young adults who feel completely outcast and isolated.

None of the above excuses or justifies the actions of the shooter in Kirk’s murder. But, trying to understand the “why?” as to shooter’s motive is an important step, as it is in any murder case.

Just watched camera footage from 3-4 properties that captured a daytime murder of a 19 year old, shot and killed by a 21 year old. Murder was orchestrated much like Kirk’s murder, with plan to catch victim by surprise. Senseless. Tragic. But not a national news story.

Like Kirk, one shooter. One perpetrator.