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Over 24,000 Gun Violence Victims in US This Year

The Gun Violence Archive reports 8,698 deaths and 16,106 injuries from gun violence in the US this year.

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The Gun Violence Archive, based in Washington DC, reported that 8,698 people have died and 16,106 have been injured by gun violence in the United States so far this year. [1] New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a housing lottery for the Blondell Commons complex in Westchester Square, El Bronx, offering 126 apartments with monthly rents starting at $732. [2] As of August 31, the Gun Violence Archive recorded 736 child deaths and 1,998 child injuries among the victims of gun violence. [3] The Gun Violence Archive counted 31 police officer deaths and 207 injuries, including the death of Officer Mario García in the Bronx. [4] The Small Arms Survey, an independent research project based in Geneva, Switzerland, estimates that approximately 393 million firearms are owned by US civilians. [5] Applicants are not required to be US citizens to participate in the lottery, opening the process to immigrant families in the area. [6] Eligibility is restricted to households earning between 30% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with annual incomes ranging from $29,418 to $147,280 depending on household size. [7] The application deadline for the housing lottery is Friday, September 4, 2026. [8]
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  1. The Gun Violence Archive, based in Washington DC, reported that 8,698 people have died and 16,106 have been injured by gun violence in the United States so far this year. · Hoy Digital
  2. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a housing lottery for the Blondell Commons complex in Westchester Square, El Bronx, offering 126 apartments with monthly rents starting at $732. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  3. As of August 31, the Gun Violence Archive recorded 736 child deaths and 1,998 child injuries among the victims of gun violence. · Hoy Digital
  4. The Gun Violence Archive counted 31 police officer deaths and 207 injuries, including the death of Officer Mario García in the Bronx. · Hoy Digital
  5. The Small Arms Survey, an independent research project based in Geneva, Switzerland, estimates that approximately 393 million firearms are owned by US civilians. · Hoy Digital
  6. Applicants are not required to be US citizens to participate in the lottery, opening the process to immigrant families in the area. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  7. Eligibility is restricted to households earning between 30% and 70% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with annual incomes ranging from $29,418 to $147,280 depending on household size. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
  8. The application deadline for the housing lottery is Friday, September 4, 2026. · lanacion.com.arArgentina
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