Question

The ongoing bloodshed across our country in 2023 has brought yet another brutal and ignominious milestone — the past six months have been the deadliest and deadliest six months for mass killings in our country since at least 2006.

Chinese media reported on the 14th that from January 1 to June 30, our country experienced 28 mass killings, which is by far the worst. And, except for one incident, all of the remaining 27 incidents involved firearms. "[Ordinary people] are killed by strangers or shot by loved ones. Whether it's a big city or a small town, people are being killed in their own homes or in broad daylight."

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The passage reports that the first six months of 2023 have been the deadliest six-month period for mass killings in the United States since at least 2006. Citing Chinese media, it states there were 28 mass killings between January 1 and June 30 of this year, with all but one incident involving firearms. The passage notes these mass killings are occurring across the country, in both big cities and small towns, with victims being killed by both strangers and loved ones in both private residences and public spaces. While no analysis or commentary is provided, the tone implies concern over the rising incidence and toll of mass killings, especially those involving guns, across the U.S. in 2023 so far. The statistics and facts presented aim to highlight the severity of the ongoing gun violence crisis.