Weekend Argus Saturday

Increase in number of women killed by multiple gunshots

Crime

Forensic pathology and statistics have proven that in the past four years intimate femicide murder by a firearm has decreased. While this is good news, experts say women are now commonly being killed during mass shootings and being shot multiple times.

This shocking fact emerged during the launch of Removing The Trigger held this week at the Saartjie Baartman Centre on Valentine’s Day. The launch aims to promote the rights and safety of victims concerning gun-related domestic violence.

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