Michigan

Child Injured by Stray Bullet in Residential Shooting Incident

TL/DR - A child was injured in their own home in Grand Rapids, Michigan following a shooting. The incident, which occurred around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, saw a bullet graze a 6-year-old child's arm as they were in bed. The police are yet unsure if it was a targeted attack and are currently investigating with no suspects at present. Investigation…
Health & Wellness

Surgeons Urge Doctors to Aid in Reducing Gun Deaths

TL/DR - Trauma surgeons Joseph Sakran and Chethan Sathya discussed their experiences with firearm injuries and the public health approach to decrease firearm deaths during the AAMC Annual Meeting. Sakran, a gunshot survivor himself, launched a medical coalition in 2018 to frame gun deaths as a public health issue and to advocate for preventive…
Arizona

Phoenix Wraps up ‘The Zone’s’ Final 15 Blocks Before Deadline

TL/DR - Phoenix had a deadline on November 4 to clear out a 15-block area of homeless encampments known as "The Zone". The city encountered 716 people during this process, 590 of whom were relocated to alternative locations such as shelters, housing, family members, or treatment programs - an acceptance rate of 82%. The city now intends to keep…
Michigan

Annual U.P. Comedy Festival Returns: Experience Laughter in Marquette

TL/DR - The Stand U.P. Comedy Festival is returning for its second year in Marquette, Michigan. The festival, which features 15 comics across nine shows in four nights at two venues, started with a free show and will continue until Saturday night. The event will include stand-up shows, improv acts, and a variety show, and tickets can be purchased…