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Olga Pierce
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Data Editor, The Trace
New York
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By Samantha Storey, Brian Freskos, Olga Pierce Verified, Jennifer Mascia Verified| The Trace Verified The Trace The Gun Violence Archive is a nonprofit digital database that houses detailed information on gun injuries and deaths. It began tracking shootings through media and police reports in 2014. By the end of 2023, a decade of data had been amassed, and at The Trace, we thought it timely to look for patterns and stories about the beat we cover. As it happens, The Trace has been around for almost as long as GVA
By Olga Pierce Verified| Homeland Security News Wire Verified GUNSHow Many People Were Killed by the Pandemic Surge in Shootings? Published 10 January 2025In a new analysis, The Trace figured out the number of people who might have lived if gun violence had remained at its 2019 level. Gun violence has a long tail. Michelle Kerr-Spry knows this well. She is a gun violence survivor and a community activist with Mothers in Charge through which she supports women in Philadelphia who’ve lost someone to a shooting
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The Trace
The Trace is an independent, nonprofit news organization based in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to covering gun violence in the United States. Founded in 2015, it focuses on investigating and reporting the causes, impacts, and potential solutions to gun violence. The organization emphasizes data-driven reporting and collaborates with over 250 media outlets to amplify its reach. The Trace produces in-depth investigative reports, such as its analysis of police records related to gun theft and its examination of the influence of gun lobbyists. It employs data analysis tools to uncover trends in gun violence and engages with communities affected by these issues through digital outreach and surveys. The organization also publishes primary sources to support follow-up reporting by other journalists. By providing accessible reporting, The Trace aims to raise awareness and inform advocates, policymakers, and researchers about gun violence and its implications.
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