New CU study shows 1 in 15 American adults have been at a mass shooting
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Stories from mass shooting survivors and their loved ones, as well as new research, are creating more awareness of gun violence. A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that 1 in 15 American adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting. This study defines a mass shooting as an incident when four or more people are shot in a public space.
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Main Idea: A University of Colorado Boulder study says about 1 in 15 U.S. adults have been present at a mass shooting, as survivor Erika Mahoney uses her own loss to highlight the lasting harm.
Key Points:
- The study surveyed 10,000 people and found about 7% of U.S. adults have been at the scene of a mass shooting.
- Researchers defined a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot in a public place.
- The study also found that more than 2% of U.S. adults have been injured in a mass shooting.
- Erika Mahoney, whose father was killed in the 2021 King Soopers shooting in Boulder, is sharing survivor stories through a new podcast about life after gun violence.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The study shows mass shootings touch many US adults, which can raise fear, trauma, and stress for families, workers, and local communities.
Positive Impact
University of Colorado Boulder research can help voters and leaders better measure the harm and judge gun safety policies.
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