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Mass shootings in the United States

A young woman in tears hugs a police officer.

Twelve people killed in California bar shooting — ‘It can happen anywhere’

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An estimated 10 to 15 people were also wounded after the shooting at a popular country and western bar and dance hall frequented by local young adults in the suburb of Thousand Oaks outside of Los Angeles, California.

A man holds the sight of a rifle up to his right eye. More rifles are in racks on his left and right.

How other countries can help us understand America’s mass shooting crisis

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First responders are at the scene of shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs

26 people killed in a shooting at a Texas Baptist church

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