PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Following a tragic incident at Perry High School, where a school shooting took place on Thursday, Brady, a gun violence prevention organization, expressed their concern in a statement. Kris Brown, the president of Brady, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating “new year, same horror.”
The organization highlighted the fact that this was already the second school shooting of 2024, occurring just four days into the new year, after a total of 37 incidents in 2023. Brown emphasized that the students, teachers, and parents at Perry High School should not have to start their year in fear and that no one should have to endure the trauma of gun violence in schools.
In the wake of the incident, Brady extended their support to the affected students, teachers, school staff, parents, and community members, emphasizing their commitment to ending the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America. This harrowing event has once again brought to light the pressing issue of school safety and the impact of gun violence on the younger generation.
As the nation grapples with yet another tragic school shooting, it becomes increasingly clear that immediate action is needed to ensure the safety and well-being of students across the country. The incident at Perry High School serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of gun violence in educational settings and the urgent need for effective prevention measures.
In 2023, there were 37 school shootings reported, and just four days into 2024, the nation is already witnessing its second incident. The statement from Brady underscores the pressing need for action to address the troubling trend of gun violence in schools and ensure the safety of students and educators.