10 heartbreaking stories from gun violence survivors in America

In 2015, over13,000 people in the US were killed by firearmsbut an even more staggering number, is those who have survived shootings:26,819.After experiencingan armed robbery in her own home, photographer Kathy Shorr was changed forever. "The emotional impact of a gun pointed at you is a feeling that stays with you," she told Business Insider.In 2013 she began her photo series "SHOT"a body of work that puts the focus on the survivors of gun violenceand is currently raising funds on Kickstarterto get published as a book."We always [hear] about those who died but never about what happened to those who lived. It seemed as if they were to just pick up the physical and emotional pieces and just go on with their lives," she said.Shorr was all inclusive withher project."SHOT is not meant to be divisive; many gun owners and an NRA member are featured in the project," she said.Shorr traveled 100,000 miles and visited 45 cities to talk to survivors below, their names, location, and year of the incident, along with their stories as told by Shorr. Some last names have been withheld.SEE ALSO:This Instagram account shows how common gun violence is across the USKenny McLaughlin, Brooklyn, New York, 1996After leaving a bar,McLaughlinwas accosted and mugged by a group of teens. Trying to get back to the bar for help, he was then shot by one of them who thought McLaughlin was following him.Gabrielle, Berkeley, California, 1973Former Berkeley Barb reporter Gabriellefled from a slow-moving van after being robbed and raped on a quiet street. She was able to open the door and roll out of the van before he shot her in the back.Keiba, Miami Lakes, Florida, 1999Donning guerilla fatigues and camouflage to complete his mission, the former Army man ambushed Kiebain the parking lot of their apartment complex. She was his fiance and the mother of his son. He had never acted violently toward her prior to this incident.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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