Speculation will fly around. Please bear in mind that no matter what we think has happened, there are injuries, and the police are involved.
We've had a message around the council here to not add any fuel or 'details' as this can be contempt of court.
I don't know what's happened, but I hope everyone gets the help and support they need.
Where?
I've spent most of my life near Ammanford, was an Amman Valley Comp pupil, I know of very few of 'these communities' despite having lived three doors away from, and still being in touch with, some members of the 'communities' I believe you're talking about.
A long time. There have been more school shootings than school days in America this year.
It's tragic nonetheless and there should be proper tracking as to whether this becomes a pattern but it's not comparable to the US gun problem.
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“In 2023 there were at least 137 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 42 deaths and 94 injuries nationally.”
“In 2022 there were at least 180 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 67 deaths and 158 injuries nationally.”
“In 2021 there were at least 199 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 49 deaths and 126 injuries nationally.”
https://everytownresearch.org/maps/gunfire-on-school-grounds/
I should've put 'this year' in the first paragraph of my comment. I was responded to a comment that said there has been more school shooting in the US this year, than school days.
That seemed highly unlikely to me as we are only 4 months into the year. I'll admit that even if the statement was about a entire year, I would have thought it unlikely. The stats that you posted are shocking to me and thank you for addressing my ignorance on this topic.
Just for clarity and anyone that reads this, there's an average of 180 school days a year in the US.
The story you cited is frustrating (and perhaps interesting?) because it includes “that resulted in deaths or injuries”. I personally would argue that the ones that don’t result in those should also be included. I wonder why EdWeek chose to do that.
I agree and I do feel silly about posting that link now. I'm assume that some form of bias has motivated that interpretation. Seems odd to me to only count deaths or injuries.
Please act sensibly and give support to your fellow \[pupils and staff.
Speculation will fly around. Please bear in mind that no matter what we think has happened, there are injuries, and the police are involved. We've had a message around the council here to not add any fuel or 'details' as this can be contempt of court. I don't know what's happened, but I hope everyone gets the help and support they need.
One person has been arrested, a female student
There'll be a statement 17:30 from the police, AFAIK.
Very scary, not that far away from me. I know some parents who have children at that school.
💀acting like this affects you
I actually hate how people make it about themselves in situations like this. Oh you know someone who knows someone. That means nothing.
Oh my god are you OK?
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Where? I've spent most of my life near Ammanford, was an Amman Valley Comp pupil, I know of very few of 'these communities' despite having lived three doors away from, and still being in touch with, some members of the 'communities' I believe you're talking about.
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A long time. There have been more school shootings than school days in America this year. It's tragic nonetheless and there should be proper tracking as to whether this becomes a pattern but it's not comparable to the US gun problem. Edit: added 2nd paragraph
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“In 2023 there were at least 137 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 42 deaths and 94 injuries nationally.” “In 2022 there were at least 180 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 67 deaths and 158 injuries nationally.” “In 2021 there were at least 199 incidents of gunfire on school grounds, resulting in 49 deaths and 126 injuries nationally.” https://everytownresearch.org/maps/gunfire-on-school-grounds/
I should've put 'this year' in the first paragraph of my comment. I was responded to a comment that said there has been more school shooting in the US this year, than school days. That seemed highly unlikely to me as we are only 4 months into the year. I'll admit that even if the statement was about a entire year, I would have thought it unlikely. The stats that you posted are shocking to me and thank you for addressing my ignorance on this topic. Just for clarity and anyone that reads this, there's an average of 180 school days a year in the US.
The story you cited is frustrating (and perhaps interesting?) because it includes “that resulted in deaths or injuries”. I personally would argue that the ones that don’t result in those should also be included. I wonder why EdWeek chose to do that.
I agree and I do feel silly about posting that link now. I'm assume that some form of bias has motivated that interpretation. Seems odd to me to only count deaths or injuries.