The United States continues to grapple with growing cases of gun violence that killed some 14,600 people so far in 2023, according to a recent tally.
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The victims were all from Honduras and included a nine-year-old child. The suspect is accused of killing five of his neighbors after an argument about his practice-shooting with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle nearby.
Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression as well as elevated cortisol levels.