2 killed, 8 wounded in mass shooting outside Arkansas grocery store
CBSJUN 25 2024
3 Dead in Arkansas Shooting, Suspect Arrested
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The Facts
Travis Eugene Posey, aged 44, has been identified by Arkansas State Police (ASP) as the suspected perpetrator of a shooting at a Fordyce city grocery store, which left three killed and 11 injured.
According to law enforcement, the shooting occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the Mad Butcher grocery store.
The suspect was injured after being shot by police and has since been taken into custody, according to the ASP.
The Spin
Left narrative
This kind of recurrent gun violence is a uniquely American epidemic. How many innocent victims must die before gun laws are reformed? The US has more guns than any other country — essentially one gun for every citizen — and one of the highest gun-related death rates. This madness needs to stop with better regulation, including limiting who has access and the types of weapons they own.
Right narrative
Guns don't kill people; people kill people. This is why there must be a focus on addressing mental health, enforcing existing laws, and addressing cultural violence. Not only is a ban on guns simply not practical, as there are over 400M guns in private hands, but it would ultimately leave criminals armed while punishing law-abiding citizens.
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