Beware of gun violence! Many Western countries have issued warnings for tourists to the United States
According to a report by the US "Newsweek" on May 9 local time, a series of mass shootings in the United States have recently triggered vigilance in Britain, Australia, Canada and other countries, which have issued warnings to travelers to the United States about gun violence.
In its advice to travelers to the United States, Canada highlighted that the percentage of Americans with guns is very high; Many states in the United States make it legal for citizens to openly carry firearms in public. Mass shootings occur from time to time in the United States, often resulting in casualties and tourists at risk. The Canadian government reminds visitors to familiarize themselves with how to deal with gunmen and advises visitors to take safety precautions in the United States.
Australia also reminds travelers in its travel advisories to take safety precautions when traveling to the United States. Australia's travel advisory states that violent crime is more common in the U.S. than in Australia, and gun crime is prevalent. If you live in the United States, you need to study and train in shooting.
The British government also warns British citizens about gun violence crimes in the United States, advising them to be careful when traveling in unfamiliar areas of the United States and avoid walking alone in places with few people, especially at night. The British government has also warned tourists to be aware of the risk of terrorism and protests turning violent in the United States.
According to data from the Gun Violence Archive website, there have been 208 mass shootings across the United States since the beginning of the year; More than 15,000 people have been killed in various types of gun violence.
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US media: Texas gun violence death toll hit a record high
On May 10, local time, according to the Texas Tribune, the death toll of gun violence in Texas, the United States, hit a record high.
The report cites data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that there were 15 deaths from gun violence per 100,000 people in Texas in 2021, a 50% increase from 10 deaths per 100,000 people in 1999. In addition, during the same period, fire-related homicides rose 66 percent in Texas and suicides involving firearms rose 40 percent.
On May 6, a shooting at a shopping mall near Dallas, Texas, killed nine people, including the gunman, and injured seven others. It was the second-largest fatal shooting in the United States this year.
Source: CCTV Finance