3 children and 3 adults are dead in a shooting at The Covenant School, a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee. The now-deceased female gun enthusiast responsible carried two AR-15 assault-style rifles and a pistol, and was possibly an alumna. Tuition at the Presbyterian-affiliated school ranges from $10,250 to $16,500, plus fees. Almost all students are White.
15 million Americans, about 1 in 20, own an AR-15 assault-style weapon, and some own several. According to the national Gun Violence Archive, there have been 128 mass shootings in the U.S. this year so far.
More:
“Three children and three adults killed by female shooter at Nashville elementary school,” Martin Pengelly, The Guardian
“‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens,” The Onion
Related:
“We spent 7 months examining the AR-15’s role in America. Here’s what we learned.” Washington Post
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