Kamala Harris Talks Gun Violence Amid Record Homicides
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The escalating tide of gun violence in the US is sounding alarm bells, igniting a broader conversation on the preparedness and agility of law enforcement agencies.
During the United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington last week, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas regarding initiatives to combat gun violence.1 The roundtable discussion comes just weeks after Kansas City recorded its deadliest year in history in 2023.2
In Kansas City, there were a record 185 homicides in 2023. During that same period, the nation witnessed an unprecedented surge in mass shootings, totaling 656 incidents.
During the conversation, Mayor Lucas and Vice President Harris recently highlighted the efforts of the Biden administ...