Crime
The Bloody Truth About Gun Violence in the United States of America
By Deandrea Hamilton
Editor
#USA, May 27, 2022 – As bloody massacres of innocents randomly break out across the United States, the debate about the validity of guns in the hands of anyone who is over the age of 18 years old rages.
Stress is high, mental health help is low and there remains a shocking lack of consensus on what to do to stop the bleeding of this nation, which is supposed to be a world leader.
Incredibly and despite the latest horrendous, heartbreaking everyone is trying to come to grips with why an 18 year old man would announce and then gun down 19 children in a fourth grade class there remains a stalemate on what to do about the hundreds of mass shootings across the US.
Not old enough to drink a beer, but old enough to purchase a long gun, Salvador Ramos, used an AR-15 to open fire on anyone in his path; that included two teachers, two law enforcers; his grandmother, whom he reportedly shot in
the face and the classroom full of children at Robb Elementary in Uvalde Texas.
The shooting at Robb is number 213 for 2022 for the US. A little digging, and you unearth a horrifying trove of information about mass shootings in the United States.
I’ve found that in the United States 8,029 murders were committed by handguns; over 12,000 are attributed to firearms all in the year 2020 with 4,863 of those 12,000 plus homicides due to firearms other than handguns.
The information was published in 2021 by the Statista Research Department of the US. The Department also captured that the States has the highest rate of civilian owned firearms in the world with a registered gun in nearly 50 percent of all American households.
From the time one is 18, in all states they can own a firearm usually a shot gun, at 21 years old, States like Florida will allow one to apply for a handgun, with a waiting period of about three days if you have no permits and if you fail to meet some other specific criteria including being a law enforcement officer.
The Gun Violence Archive or GVA informs that the United States finished 2021 with 693 mass shootings, the definition of mass shooting being that four or more people were shot and killed in a single incident.
Another source, Education Week, informs 34 of the mass shootings for this year were at schools. It’s the most on record, since Education Week began collating the data on these mortifying events.
Crime
Acting Police Commissioner, Rodney Adams issues statement on Jouvly Inelus and gruesome photo of his dead body
Turks and Caicos – For the past three months, Jouvly Inelus has been wanted by the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) in connection with firearm-related offences, including homicides and robberies. Earlier this morning, officers from the Serious Crime Unit received forensic confirmation that the body found yesterday (September 30) is that of 32-year-old Mr Inelus, a resident of Blue Hills. This remains an active investigation, and the RT&CIPF extends condolences to Mr Inelus’ relatives and all families that lost their loved ones to violent crime.
Acting Commissioner of Police Rodney Adams issues the following statement: “At around 11:12 p.m., officers received information and proceeded to a bushy area in Miracle Close, Blue Hills. Upon arrival, the officers discovered the motionless body of a male dressed in a black jersey and black basketball pants with what appeared to be gunshot and other injuries.
“Mr. Inelus had been evading the police for the past three months. Despite the challenges, the RT&CIPF remained relentless in their pursuit of leads and conducted joint operations across the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) with the assistance of local and regional partners.
“We wish to thank Crime Stoppers and also express gratitude to the members of the public who acted in the best interest of the TCI. The police force remains committed to pursuing anyone who seeks to cause instability in the islands while ensuring the safety and security of all communities.”
In a direct message to the youth, Acting Commissioner Adams said, “I am pleading with the young men—put down your guns and preserve your life and the lives of others. Crime does not pay and only leads downhill. Many opportunities are available, and the RT&CIPF is launching a mentorship program to support and guide the youth. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this initiative.”
The RT&CIPF is also aware of a photograph on social media of the victim’s body. The circulation of such imagery is appalling and demonstrates a complete lack of respect. We urge the public to refrain from viewing and sharing material of this nature.
The RT&CIPF calls on anyone with information regarding illegal activities to contact the nearest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 to provide information anonymously.
Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
Turks and Caicos, October 8, 2024 – On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, Eagle Legal News learned that the man shot on September 27 in an apparent ambush in Snake Hill has now died, bringing the country’s murder rate to a record setting high.
The man, who had been medically evacuated to Jamaica for further hospital care was shot along with the late, former TCI Police officer, PAULCIUS LOUITES VEREUS.
Vereus was recorded as the 34th murder in 2024 for the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Here is the police report from the incident:
Blue Hills resident FRANCIUS PIERRE, has succumbed to gunshot injuries.
Pierre, 41, was shot on September 27 while at a location at Stammers Run, Snake Hill. The Police Control Room had received calls indicating gunshots were heard at around 8:35 pm.
Police and medical personnel arrived and found two males, Mr. Pierre and Paulcius Louites Vereus.
Mr Vereus was unresponsive.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent Dean Holden said, “The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force extends condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Pierre, who succumbed to injuries this morning while undergoing medical treatment in Jamaica.
The Serious Crime Unit officers are continuing investigations and will leave no stone unturned as we actively pursue leads obtained.”
The RT&CIPF is asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to contact the closest police station, 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800 8477 to provide any information anonymously. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to download the Crime Stoppers P3 app to share information.
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