I woke on this summer morn to the disturbing news of a very tragic shooting - 2 killed and 19 injured - all at a block party - people out enjoying a hot summer night. Limited details as yet but some speculation is that a fight broke out and then the bullets started to fly. We are experiencing record breaking heat and humidity - overnight it stayed around 25 C degrees (79 F) and today it is expected to reach 37 C (97 F) and feel like 44 C++ - darn hot! So does the heat contribute to increased violence? Or is the bigger question - why does anyone bring guns to a BBQ?
This is the fourth incidence of dramatic violence in a public place this summer (though isn't all violence dramatic??) Experts say the Toronto is still very, very safe but it does make a dent in overall confidence of that fact. I'm sure the journalists and 'experts' will analyze the shooting and have many theories - what it does to me is make me sad. Is this the price of being a large diverse metropolis?
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/1227418--multiple-victims-as-gunfire-erupts-in-scarborough
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