Tennessee State Police released video of the moment 28-year-old transgender Audrey Hale walked into the private school “The Covenant School” and opened fire, killing three children -two girls and a boy between 8 and 9 years old- and three adults, including the director Kathryn Koons.
The 28-year-old was killed by two police officers and a manifesto was found in her home, which mentioned other possible targets. US President Joe Biden did not hide his dismay at the “sick” crime and ordered the US flag to be flown at half-mast at the White House and all federal buildings until sunset on March 31 in tribute to the victims.
They are available in the US some 400 million weaponswhich in 2020 accounted for more than 45,000 deaths in total – homicides, accidents and suicides – according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
For the first time this year, guns are the leading cause of death for youth ages 1 to 19, with 4,368 deaths, ahead of traffic accidents and drug overdoses, according to the CDC.
Source: News Beast
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