50% increase in highway shootings in US, doubling road rage firearm deaths since 2018.
Highway violence in the U.S. is rising, leading to increased fear among drivers. Federal data reveals a over 50% surge in highway shootings in states like Washington and Texas over the past five years. Road rage incidents involving firearms have grown annually since 2018, with deaths doubling from 70 in 2018 to 141 in 2022. Law enforcement struggles to address these crimes as shooters often evade capture, highlighting a troubling societal disconnect.
September 20, 2024
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