North Carolinians Against Gun Violence (NCGV) demands new policies to prevent gun violence after a recent mass shooting in Hickory resulted in one fatality and eleven injuries. This incident, which occurred during a house party on June 1st, highlights the alarming trend of rising gun violence in the state, where data shows a North Carolinian dies from gun violence every five hours.
Becky Ceartas, the Executive Director of NCGV, emphasizes the urgent need for change, stating that gun-related incidents have become the leading cause of injury death for children in North Carolina. With citizens feeling unsafe in everyday environments—ranging from homes and schools to places of worship—NCGV’s advocacy aims to shift the conversation towards meaningful policy reform to ensure community safety.
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