2022 United States Mass Shootings - TO DATE!

 

Incident ID	Incident Date	State	City Or County	Address	# Killed	# Injured	Operations
2310278	May 24, 2022	Texas	Uvalde	715 Old Carrizo Rd	22	17	View Incident View Source
2311123	May 23, 2022	Ohio	Cleveland	St Clair Ave and E 152nd St	0	5	View Incident View Source
2309711	May 23, 2022	South Carolina	North Charleston	7550 Dorchester Rd	0	5	View Incident View Source
2308096	May 21, 2022	Indiana	Goshen	1204 Rosemare Ct	2	3	View Incident View Source
2308395	May 21, 2022	Washington	Tacoma	S Yakima Ave and South 56th St	0	4	View Incident View Source
2307631	May 20, 2022	Florida	Kissimmee	2331 Old Dixie Hwy	1	3	View Incident View Source
2308017	May 20, 2022	California	Highland	3606 Highland Ave	1	8	View Incident View Source
2307813	May 20, 2022	Louisiana	New Orleans	St. Claude Ave and Forstall St	1	3	View Incident View Source
2307044	May 19, 2022	Illinois	Chicago	800 block of N State St	2	7	View Incident View Source
2306277	May 18, 2022	Pennsylvania	Philadelphia	1500 block of Bouvier St	0	5	View Incident View Source
2305208	May 17, 2022	California	Palo Alto (East Palo Alto)	2500 block of Fordham St	1	3	View Incident View Source
2302847	May 15, 2022	California	Laguna Woods	24301 El Toro Rd	1	5	View Incident View Source
2303130	May 15, 2022	North Carolina	Winston Salem (Winston-salem)	2000 block of 25th St	0	7	View Incident View Source
2304029	May 15, 2022	North Carolina	Elizabeth City	901 S Martin Luther King Jr Dr	0	4	View Incident View Source
2302740	May 15, 2022	Texas	Houston	8729 Airline Dr	2	3	View Incident View Source
2303337	May 15, 2022	Texas	Amarillo	1003 N Fillmore St	1	4	View Incident View Source
2301751	May 14, 2022	New York	Buffalo	1275 Jefferson Ave	10	3	View Incident View Source
2301494	May 13, 2022	Wisconsin	Milwaukee	Water St and Juneau Ave	0	17	View Incident View Source
2300713	May 12, 2022	Arkansas	Hot Springs National Park (Hot Springs)	134 Convention Blvd	1	4	View Incident View Source
2299660	May 11, 2022	Illinois	Chicago	6800 block of S Ashland Ave	0	4	View Incident View Source
2299793	May 11, 2022	Missouri	Saint Louis	5000 block of N Kingshighway Blvd	1	3	View Incident View Source
2299126	May 11, 2022	Indiana	Indianapolis	701 Canal Walk	0	4	View Incident View Source
2300830	May 11, 2022	New Jersey	Paterson	36 Essex St	1	4	View Incident View Source
2298872	May 10, 2022	Maryland	Baltimore	2800 block of Boarman Ave	0	5	View Incident View Source
2298836	May 10, 2022	Illinois	Chicago	4800 block of S Ada St	1	4	View Incident View Source

Gun Violence Archive (charts, maps, reports)

Shamefully, this listing denotes a 'so-called' civilized, gun-toting American society

 

 

Prayers

21 victims of recent Texas Mass Shooting

 

Listing courtesy of NBCNews.com

Eva Mireles

Eva Mireles.Uvalde CISD

Eva Mireles, who taught fourth grade, had been an educator for 17 years, according to her profile at Robb Elementary.

Mireles was “trying to protect her students” from the gunman, a relative told The New York Times.

That did not surprise Mireles’ cousin, Amber Ybarra.

“She is a hero,” she said Wednesday on NBC’s “TODAY” show.

“Her cooking was amazing. Her laughter was contagious, and she’s going to be missed,” Ybarra added. “She put her heart into everything that she did.”

Mireles' daughter, Adalynn Ruiz, posted a tribute on Facebook, calling her mother "the half that makes me whole."

"Mom, I have no words to describe how I feel right now, tomorrow, and for the rest of my life. I never thought that I would be here writing this type of post for you. Mom, you are a hero. I keep telling myself that this isn’t real. I just want to hear your voice," she wrote Wednesday in a lengthy post.

Ruiz shared memories from watching TikToks with her mom to singing karaoke.

"I want everything back. I want you to come back to me mom. I miss you more than words can explain," Ruiz posted, adding: "You are so known by many now and I’m so happy that people know your name and that beautiful face of yours and they know what a hero looks like."

Lydia Martinez Delgado, Mireles’ aunt, said her niece was an avid hiker who took pride in teaching students of Latino heritage, The Times reported.

Martinez Delgado told KSAT-TV of San Antonio that she was “furious” over the shooting and others, saying: “These children are innocent. Rifles should not be easily available to all. This is my hometown a small community of less than 20,000. I never imagined this would happen to especially to loved ones.”  

Irma Garcia

Irma GarciaUvalde CISD

Mireles' co-teacher, Irma Garcia, was killed, according to her son, Christian Garcia.

Irma Garcia taught at the school for 23 years, according to her school profile. In 2019, she was one of 19 San Antonio-area teachers named a finalist for a Trinity University prize that recognizes excellence in teaching. Garcia had four children and loved barbecuing with her husband and listening to music.

Her son said a friend in law enforcement who was at the scene saw Garcia shielding her students.

Uziyah Garcia

Uziyah Garcia.Manny Renfro via AP

Uziyah Garcia was identified by his aunt, Nikki Cross, NBC Dallas-Fort Worth reported.

His grandfather, Manny Renfro, told the Associated Press that Uziyah was a quick, adept football player, a sport they last played in San Angelo during spring break.

"The sweetest little boy that I’ve ever known,” Renfro told the AP. “I’m not just saying that because he was my grandkid.”

Xavier Lopez

Xavier Lopez.Lopez Family via KSAT

Xavier Lopez, 10, had been at an awards ceremony with his mother hours before the shooting, KSAT reported.

"He was just a loving ... little boy, just enjoying life, not knowing that this tragedy was going to happen,” a cousin, Lisa Garza, 54, told the Associated Press. “He was very bubbly, loved to dance with his brothers, his mom. This has just taken a toll on all of us.”

Amerie Jo Garza

Amerie Jo Garza.Garza Family via KSAT

The father of Amerie Jo Garza identified her as one of the victims.

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She was about to finish fourth grade, according to KSAT.

Amerie Jo was shot dialing 911 in an effort to help her classmates, her grandmother, Berlinda Irene Arreola, told The Daily Beast.

Arreola said authorities and survivors told her that the gunman told the students, “you’re going to die,” and Amerie Jo grabbed her phone to call police. “And instead of grabbing it and breaking it or taking it from her, he shot her. She was sitting right next to her best friend. Her best friend was covered in her blood,” Arreola said.

Amerie Jo had, earlier in the day, received a certificate for making the honor roll.

Jose Flores Jr.

Jose Flores Jr.Christopher Salazar / via Facebook

Jose Flores Jr. 10, was among the students killed, his uncle told The Washington Post.

“I’m going to miss you baby Jose, i still can’t believe this happened my heart is broken just hearing them tell us your gone,” Christopher Salazar, the uncle, wrote in a Facebook post. “It hurts me I love you so much and I wish you were still here. I’m going to miss you soo much rest in paradise my beautiful angel.”

Alithia Ramirez

Alithia Ramirez.Family photo

Alithia Ramirez, a fourth grade student, was among the victims, her uncle said.

After meeting with Althia's family, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke said Wednesday that balloons from her 10th birthday were still up in their home.

"They want the world to know what a beautiful, talented, happy girl she was," O'Rourke said. They never want this to happen to another kid."

Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez

Annabell Guadalupe RodriguezRodriguez Family via KHOU

Annabell Guadalupe Rodriguez, 10, a third grade student was killed, family members told KHOU of Houston.

Eliahana Cruz Torres

Eliahana Cruz Torres.Courtesy Cruz Family

Eliahana Cruz Torres, 10, was confirmed dead, her grandfather, Adolfo Cruz, told ABC News.

Eliahna “Ellie” Garcia

Eliahna García.Siria Arizmendi / via AP

Eliahna “Ellie” Garcia, 10, was also confirmed to be another victim, her grandfather said.

Eliahna's aunt, Siria Arizmendi, described her to the Associated Press as happy and outgoing, a girl who "loved to dance and play sports. She was big into family, enjoyed being with the family."

Rojelio Torres

Rojelio Torres.Family photo

The mother of another victim, Rojelio Torres, described the 10-year-old as a “very smart and loving child" in an interview with ABC News.

Jacklyn Cazares

Jacklyn Cazares.Jacinto Cazares / via Facebook

Jacklyn Cazares, also 10, died in the shooting, her father told ABC News.

“Taken out of arms and lives, in this freaking cowardly way, so young, so innocent, full of life and love,” he wrote on Facebook. “It hurts us to our souls.”

Jailah Nicole Silguero and Jayce Carmelo Luevanos

Jailah Nicole Silguero.Courtesy Zeke Luevanos

Jayce Carmelo Luevanos.Courtesy Zeke Luevanos

Two cousins, Jailah Nicole Silguero and Jayce Carmelo Luevanos, were also killed, their cousin told ABC News.

“They were nothing but loving baby angels, always had a smile on their face just full of life,” the cousin said in a statement to the network. “I can’t believe this happened to our angels.”

Alexandria “Lexi” Aniyah Rubio

Alexandria "Lexi" Aniyah Rubio.Courtesy Kimberly Mata-Rubio

Alexandria “Lexi” Aniyah Rubio is among the dead, her mother, Kimberly Mata-Rubio, said. 

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Janelle Griffith, Kurt Chirbas, Irene Byon, Sara Mhaidli, Elisha Fieldstadt, Bianca Britton and Maya Brown contributed.

George Floyd - May 25, 2020

 

Kneeling for Justice vs Kneeling on Just Us!

Some pledges should rise higher than a flag

Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,

courage to change the things I can,

and wisdom to know the difference

Where Were U When Wiggins Delivered

The biggest question on everyone's lips before this Warriors-Mavericks NBA Western Conference Finals: 

"How are the Warriors gonna stop Luka?

Three games into the series, everyone knows the answer: 

Andrew "watch-me-woogie" Wiggins!

They don't call it "Posterize" for nothing. Here's the official 2022 NBA Playoff Poster

Where were you when Andrew Wiggins delivered a dunk in Dallas so devastating, that referee Marc Davis called an offensive foul against him. The foul was challenged and overturned. The Dunk over Doncic will stand as a memorable 2022 playoffs highlight for years to come. 

Warriors take a 3-0 Western Conference Series lead. Game four is Tuesday. Nite Nite!

note:   Steph Curry nite nite celebration           Kevon Looney - Game 2 MVP

Notes on Rabindranath Tagore

 

“When I go from hence, let this be my parting word, that what I have seen is unsurpassable.
I have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on the ocean of light, and thus I am blessed—let this be my parting word.
In this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him who is formless.
My whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is beyond touch; and if the end comes here, let it come—let this be my parting word.”

― Rabindranath Tagore, Gitanjali

Dulce et decorum est
Pro patria mori.

meaning - it is sweet to die for one's country

The Old Lie by Wilfred Owen

where the mind is without fear - Tagore

Tagore Essay - from a soldout speech in New York City where one critic stated the following about Tagore- "scolds americans at $700 per scold" jealous because he sold out to 4,000 guests paying $700 per ticket. 

The Joy of Life

 

Bivol Stuns Boxing Fans

Dmitry Bivol, left, throws a left at Canelo Álvarez in the fifth round of their WBA light heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas.Ethan Miller/Getty Images

So, who the heck is this Moldavian-Korean light-heavy weight champion, who scored a unanimous decision over the best pound-for-pound boxer, Canelo Alvarez on Saturday? 

When I first checked into the fight in the third round, I wasn't sure it was actually the champion Canelo. He looked somewhat older, a bit fuller in his upper body maybe, and was moving backwards and on the ropes more than in any Canelo fight I'd ever seen. Or maybe it was just his haircut making him look like a middle-aged red-haired Irishman. It was just something that looked different about him.

At first, I thought maybe it was a Canelo strategy to either move around to tire out his opponent or catch him with an uppercut coming in. But by the fifth round it was evident that Canelo was having trouble fighting this bigger opponent. His timing and power seemed negated by the opponent's consistent jabbing and pressure combinations. 

When I saw the opponent eat one of Canelo's booming uppercuts without even a pause in his forward aggression, I knew Canelo's Cinco de Mayo battle was not going to end as Mexico's did over France on May 5, 1862. 

Victory would be decisive and deserving for this unknown opponent. For Canelo, it would end in a loss that rocked the expectations of boxing oddsmakers, experts and fans. For the first time since a 2013, bout with Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Canelo Alvarez would leave the boxing ring without raising his arms in victory. 

Instead, we fans watched in stunned amazement as an eastern-European with Asiatic features, unknown to many, jubilantly celebrated a dominating WBA championship fight. His name is Dmitry Bivol. Light Heavyweight Champion DMITRY BIVOL!

Unveiling American Slavery - Buckle Up

After watching this educational video on American Slavery, I can't imagine anyone denying that systemic racism never existed in America. Some of the discoveries I found in this video filled in pieces to a historical puzzle I've been working at for years. Things like; slavery in the north, peonage and sharecropping, convict labor, emancipation proclamation, reconstruction and the great compromise of 1877. It also touches on the Constitution and Constitutional Law, where the word slavery does not appear, yet is referred to three times without naming.

Here, in this video, many unanswered questions I had about slavery are addressed to their fullest. I post this video as a personal record for my future viewing and to share its content with others. It's a must see for U.S. citizens of today, whose schools are still limited in their educational curricula on slavery and the African-American experience.

I must thank "Knowing Better," the person(s) responsible for putting together one of the most in-depth, comprehensive, connect-the-dots educational tool for learning about America's treatment of black folks. Blacks have shared America with whites and Native Americans since the first English colony of Jamestown in Virginia (established 1607). And for all the pains of injustice and inequality blacks have endured over 400 years, the American idea of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness for all still glimmers as a beautiful ray of hope for many. 

O beautiful for pilgrim feet,

Whose stern, impassioned stress

A thoroughfare for freedom beat

Across the wilderness!

America! America!

God mend thine every flaw,

Confirm thy soul in self-control,

Thy liberty in law!

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Liars in Politics

 Here's a Raiderlegend Repost

A lie can run completely around a racetrack before the truth even has a chance to get down into its takeoff stance. Because while the lie has to perform all sorts of misleading antics (delays and distractions) to try gaining advantage in a race, the truth only needs stand up next to a lie, on its own integrity and merit, to be judged truthfully right. 

When one sees, hears or knows the truth, there's no need to even watch a challenger race against it. For the truth is undisputable fact absent of falsehood. Let a lie find another tricky and clever lie to race against in order to gain a sense of approval. In a race against truth, time seems to always reveal the essence of lies and liars.

In an aware and enlightened society, the truth can simply stand for what it stands for in order to be recognized by truth seeking individuals; while the lie must desperately run around impersonating the truth, trying to appear authentic as it raises doubt about facts. And unapologetically, it knows what it is and what it aims to do; lie!

When confronted with a lie or liar, keep your head and not let it pull you into a fictional race. Over time, common sense and the truth will raise the curtain on falsehoods.

Opinion by Raiderlegend

Snapshots From a San Francisco Cemetary

 

Targeting Biden Nominees

New Yorker Writer Blasts Effective Watchdog Group For ‘Targeting’ Biden Nominees

By  Gabe Kaminsky

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Apr 17, 2022   DailyWire.com

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A writer for The New Yorker argues in a recent article that a watchdog group vetting Joe Biden’s nominees is doing so with occasional “racial overtones,” and laments the nonprofit’s “obstructionism” of what critics call the president’s “radical” agenda.

The piece, published Saturday and written by Jane Mayer, is titled “The Slime Machine Targeting Dozens of Biden Nominees.” It criticizes the American Accountability Foundation (AAF) — a tax-exempt government oversight and research group — for seeking to “prevent the approval of all Biden Administration nominees.”

AAF has played an outsized role since Biden took office, researching and digging into the pasts of his nominees. The group’s work has contributed to preventing the appointments of Sarah Bloom Raskin to the Federal Reserve Board, David Chipman to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), David Weil to the Department of Labor, and others.

In her piece, Mayer claimed AAF is “run by conservative white men” who are “particularly focused on blocking women and people of color.” Cont'd

How To Silence Shameless False Republican Pedophilia Accusations

Clap Back at false Republican Accusation

We've all heard the saying, he's nothing but a "lying politician." Well, in today's political atmosphere a major political party has added to this phrase. Republicans are rewriting history by earning the title "Shamelessly Lying Politicians." 

Kudos to Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow for slapping back at false Republican accusations labeling her a "groomer" of kids i.e., pedophile. Thanks to Senator McMorrow, a nasty, Republican lying tactic was neutered ineffective, revealing the real threat to America and its children. Shameless Liars!

Rachel Maddow reported Monday, on exactly where the Republican pedophile accusation strategy comes from, and its intention to smear its target with the most monstrous label imaginable. She exposes the strategy as a tactic then Russian Head of FSB, Vladimir Putin, implemented against a Russian historian in the late 1990's to silence facts revealing a mass grave site from a massacre during Joseph Stalin's infamous "The Great Purge."

It's believed that between 1936-1938, over 750,000 people were executed in Russia because they were seen as a threat to Stalin's dictatorship. 

Senator McMorrow, in her takedown response to accusations by Republican state senator Lana Theis, is standing up for what 's right and decent in America and American politics; nobody should be allowed to slander another with knowingly false accusations, period. Lana Theis's motive for using the Putin tactic is simply money. She used it in a campaigning email. So, Lana Intentionally Lied to garner campaign support funds. And Lana has yet to apologize to Senator McMorrow or potential supporters. Shameless!

She was Called a Groomer. She Chose to Swing Back - Esquire

Ketanji Brown Jackson defending against false Republican accusations - The Guardian

Declaration of Conscience Speech - Sen. Margaret Chase Smith (1950)

72 Years ago, Sen. Margaret Chase Smith gave one of the most influential speeches of her lifetime. In her "Declaration of Conscience," she warned her party against embracing fear, ignorance, bigotry, & smear. Her warning is just as important today as it was back then.

Warriors N'Synch

 

The #3 seeded Golden State Warriors are expected to win their first-round playoff series matchup against 6th seed Denver Nuggets. Although the Nuggets are missing major players due to injuries, they still have last season's league mvp, Nikola Jocic, aka..."The Joker." As it stands, the Joker is expected to win this season's mvp as well. He has proven himself a force in the NBA.

Last night the Warriors took the joker out of his comfort zone, making him a mere punchline in a joke gone bad. Golden State was simply too fast & furious on offense, and tenacious on defense for the Nuggets to contend with for four quarters. 

This Warriors small line-up is a scary reminder of their "Run TMC" days with coach Don Nelson, Sr.  Those teams were competitive and very exciting to watch, but without a true big man, always fell short in the playoffs, delivering no championships. Difference today is they have the greatest basketball shooter ever in Steph Curry, an upcoming star in Jordan Poole, and an experienced championship pedigree built by its core players. 

Sure, it's only the Denver Nuggets. And sure, the Warriors are expected to win this series. But the team synchronicity, athleticism and intelligence they've shown in two playoff games, makes it hard to deny their inevitable return to an NBA Finals; Phoenix Suns be damned!

Giants Sweep Guardians

Who Knew! The newly named Cleveland major league baseball team "Guardians" hosted the San Francisco Giants for the first time in 14 years. 

The wintry Cleveland cold that greeted the west coast visitors seemed to affect the hometown team more, as the Giants completed a three-game sweep to stay tied atop the NL West division. Its 2021 all over again with the Giants and Dodgers sporting the best records in baseball. 

Today's 8-1 Giants domination saw second baseman Thairo Estrada with four runs-batted-in on a most productive day. Estrada continues to pay dividends since the Yankees trade that brought him west last season. He's got power in his bat and it's making its presence felt early this season. 

In case anyone is wondering just how the former "Indians" became the "Guardians" and why, know that it's a story with many facets. A complicated story that includes indigenous people's pain and pride, as well as the pride of a bridge named "Hope Memorial Bridge." 

The bridge originally opened in 1932 as Lorain-Carnegie Bridge. It was renamed after a three-year concrete road replacement and renovation project (1980-83). 

Although I wanted to credit Cleveland with renaming the bridge as a symbolic beacon of "Hope" for its citizens, the truth is it was named for the stonemason father of a great comedian from Cleveland, who the city is honored to have had as a native son. Harry Hope, father of Bob Hope. Who Knew!

Indigenous parents explain why Cleveland Guardians name change means so much

By Kait Hanson

Philp Yenyo has been waiting for 20 years to take his kids to a baseball game.

Now, thanks to the Cleveland Indians' recent decision to change their name to the Cleveland Guardians, the Native American dad can finally go.

"For them to be seen as human beings instead of a sports team mascot is really important," said Yenyo, of the Mēxihcah nation.

Carr still in the Driver's Seat

 

Raiders Quarterback Derek Carr has agreed to a three-year contract extension, keeping him in the driver's seat of this vaunted Raiders offense. Although I'm a little concerned about the offensive line, the unit overall has to be in the conversation when it comes to top NFL offenses. 

Waller, Renfrow, Edwards, Jacobs, Drake, and newly acquired Adams are all lethal offensive weapons at Carr's disposal. I expect to see the Raiders attacking defenses with speed, power, experience and unpredictable play-calling. The talent and hunger are there. Carr is there. Now, all they need do is execute.

Just Win Baby!

Mind-Blowing Temptations

 

THE SEA-BREEZE AND THE SCARF

Hung on the casement that looked o'er the main
    Fluttered a scarf of blue;
And a gay, bold breeze paused to flatter and tease
    This trifle of delicate hue.
You are lovelier far than the proud skies are,
    He said with a voice that sighed;
You are fairer to me than the beautiful sea--
    Oh, why do you stay here and hide?

You are wasting your life in that dull, dark room
    (And he fondled her silken folds)
O'er the casement lean but a little, my queen,
    And see what the great world holds;
How the wonderful blue of your matchless hue
    Cheapens both sea and sky;
You are far too bright to be hidden from sight,
    Come, fly with me, darling, fly.

Tender his whisper and sweet his caress;
    Flattered and pleased was she,
The arms of her lover lifted her over
    The casement out to sea.
Close to his breast she was fondly pressed,
    Kissed once by his laughing mouth;
Then dropped to her grave in the cruel wave,
    While the wind went whistling south.

                                      Ella Wheeler Wilcox.

The Evening Bulletin [Philadelphia] 13 Sept. 1905: 7.

Courtesy of John M. Freiermuth.

Tokyo Groove

keyboard, vocal - Emi Kanazashi sax - Harumo Imai drums - MiMi bass - Juna Serita

Juna Serita & Rina Hoshino - What is hip? {twin bass version}

If you didn't know better, with your eyes closed, you'd swear you were listening to some soulful, jazzy, funk from America's 1970's groovy era. These gurls are breaking it down. They are not just playing the music, they're feeling the music, and letting it manifest through their soulful beings. 

Imagine them getting down with Grover Washington's "Mister Magic" beat. Music is simply universal. No one group or individual has full ownership of music brewed in the soul. Well, there was this one funky bassist named Bootsy Collins, but that's a story for another time. 

Stretchin Out - Bootsy Collins