HuffPo Accidentally Debunks Everytown’s 11th School Shooting Claim

During their effort to prove anti-gun group Everytown’s claim that 11 school shootings have occurred since the start of 2018, the Huffington Post did exactly the opposite and reminded everyone that Everytown’s hysterics should always be taken with a grain of salt.

The stat first gained popularity when the New York Times, without any fact-checking, decided to publish the stat on its site. It was then relayed by California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, who claimed that the NRA wants you to ignore the NYT’s headline.

I also advise no one to ignore this headline, but not for the same reasons as Newsom. I want you to pay attention to it because it’s a picture perfect example of how a biased media will feed you nonsense in order to make their opinions seem like they’re based on fact.

However, in HuffPo’s attempt to pour gasoline on the fire, they accidentally grabbed the wrong canister and put it out with a healthy dose of cold water.

As HuffPo exposed, two of them were suicides, one was a pellet gun shot at bus windows, one was completely accidental, and one took place between two vehicles in a parking lot outside a dormitory. This is not to say that the legitimate shootings that did take place were not atrocious, but it definitely debunks Everytown’s exaggerated claim.

A 15-year-old boy opened fire inside the school, killing two and injuring 16.

Jan. 22: NET Charter High School in New Orleans, Louisiana

Someone driving by the school fired on a group of students in the parking lot. Only one boy was injured.

Jan. 22: Italy High School in Italy, Texas

A 16-year-old boy shot a 15-year-old girl in the cafeteria. He was arrested and she was airlifted to a hospital, where she was “in good spirits” as of Tuesday.

Jan. 20: Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Following an argument, a 21-year-old Winston-Salem University student was shot and killed during a sorority event at Wake Forest University.

Jan. 15: Wiley College in Marshall, Texas

Two people in a car exchanged gunfire with a person in a dormitory parking lot. No one was injured, but a bullet was fired into a dorm room with three female students inside.

Jan. 10: Coronado Elementary School in Sierra Vista, Arizona

A 14-year-old died in a school bathroom from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Jan. 10: Grayson College in Denison, Texas

A student confused a training weapon with a real one and fired a bullet through a classroom wall. No students were injured.

Jan. 10: California State University in San Bernardino, California

At least one shot was fired, shattering one classroom window. No students were injured.

Jan. 6: School bus in Forest City, Iowa

A 32-year-old man fired a pellet gun at a school bus, shattering one of the windows. No students were injured.

Jan. 4: New Start High School in Seattle, Washington

Two shots were fired at the school from outside the building. No students were injured.

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