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Halloween weekend shootings leave at least 6 dead, NYT counts 24
Shootings over the Halloween weekend left communities in more than 10 states dealing with deaths and injuries, according to Newsweek.[3] ABC News reported that mass shootings across the U.S. left at least six people dead and dozens injured.[2] The New York Times reported at least 24 dead and 98 wounded in Halloween night shootings.[1]
Yahoo News reported at least 13 people killed and more than 90 injured over the weekend.[4] Yahoo News reported that one shooting followed the 85th Magic City Classic near Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, and that a mass shooting in California occurred as people went to get last-minute items.[4] Experts on violence told The New York Times that Halloween is one of the most dangerous days of the year.[1]
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Of the 4 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 3 are center and 0 are right of center.
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- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70).
- Center: Newsweek (−0.30), ABC News (−0.19), Yahoo News (+0.07).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: none.
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- Left-leaning Shootings on Halloween Night Leave at Least 24 Dead and 98 Wounded
- Center Halloween weekend shootings leave at least 13 people dead and 92 injured
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