In recent years, Wisconsin has seen about a 21% decrease in homicide, a nearly 30% decrease in burglary, and almost a 50% decrease. And yet the rate of gun deaths in Wisconsin is trending in the opposite direction. According to Every Town for Gun Safety, the rate of gun deaths increased in Wisconsin by 54% between 2014 and 2023. compared to a 34% increase nationwide over that same time period. Thirty days ago, a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison took the lives of Aaron and Ruby. (24:22–24:33)
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Asserts a 54% increase in gun deaths in Wisconsin from 2014 to 2023.
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