Bloody campus: shots at Florida's university - two dead, several injuries!

Bloody campus: shots at Florida's university - two dead, several injuries!

At Florida State University, a tragic firearm attack has cost at least two people today and violated six more. Five of the injured were taken to the hospital for treatment. The alleged perpetrator is a 20-year-old student of the university, who is known as the son of a deputy district police officer. The fatalities were not students from the university, and so far no further details about their identity have been published. The weapon used in the incident belonged to the mother of the alleged shooter. He had previously participated in programs that included close contact with the police and also participated in training. Investigations into the exact circumstances of the incident are underway, while the discussion about the firearm policy in the United States is intensified.

The incident occurs in a country where firearms are very easily accessible. According to reports, around 50,000 people report from firearm injuries in the United States. Among the children and adolescents, this was the most common cause of death in 2022, even before traffic accidents. Schools are now conducting regular exercises to prepare students and employees for possible attacks. Despite repeated acts of violence, there are only limited progress in creating stricter weapons laws. The Republican President Donald Trump also commented on the latest incident and described him as "shame". Trump confirmed his support for the second constitutional additive and found that the problem was not in the weapons, but in the people who use them.

access to weapons and public opinion

Over 40 percent of the Americans have at least one firearm. In fact, there are more private weapons in the United States than inhabitants. Historical stories underline that the gun ownership is deeply rooted in the history of settlement, in a struggle for independence from the British colonial power. The second constitutional addition of 1791 guarantees the right to possession of weapons, which the Supreme Court 2008 in the District of Columbia v. Heller confirmed by protecting the individual right to possession of weapons. This discussion is also influenced by large organizations such as the NRA (National Rifle Association), which is vehemently opposed to strict weapons laws and represents over five million members.

In recent years, the subjective need for self -protection has increased through firearms. According to current statistics, 79 % of gun owners lead protection as the main reason for their possessions. A third of the US citizens therefore do not feel safe and sees a necessary protective measure in a firearm. This is particularly pronounced among historically marginalized population groups. While the majority of the US population has wanted more sharper weapons laws for several years, the political implementation of these wishes remains behind the expectations.

summary of tragic events

The firearm attack at Florida State University again illuminates the pressing questions about weapons laws and security at schools in the USA. If the investigation progresses, the public debate about the need for reforms in weapons law will certainly be further fueled. The incident is reminiscent of the creeping drama of the recurring tragedies that shake the country and their causes are deeply anchored in the history and social structure of the United States.