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On this day, September 16, 2013, a gunman killed twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Sep 2024 OP
On this day, September 16, 2013, a gunman killed twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. anilcnair Sep 2024 #1
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1. On this day, September 16, 2013, a gunman killed twelve people at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Tue Sep 17, 2024, 08:46 AM
Sep 2024

Yes, on September 16, 2013, a tragic mass shooting occurred at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Aaron Alexis, the gunman, killed twelve people and injured several others before being shot and killed by police. The incident was one of the deadliest mass shootings in the U.S. at the time and highlighted significant issues related to gun control, mental health, and workplace safety.

The Washington Navy Yard shooting led to a thorough investigation and brought attention to the need for improved security measures and protocols at federal facilities. It also sparked discussions about the broader implications of gun violence and the challenges in preventing such tragedies.

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