Gun violence has become a real problem in the United States of America. Cases have risen over the years and are more prevalent than ever. Innocent bystanders are traumatized, injured, or, in the worst cases, killed. Furthermore, the baseball community has spoken about these issues as well. Most recently, a terrifying incident took place as guns were fired at a Houston baseball game.?
This is not the first time that an incident like this is taking place in Houston. There have been multiple acts of gun violence in recent times. Just last year, MLB fans mourned as a school shooting, left many people dead, injured, or traumatized.?
Shots fired at Houston baseball game leaving fans panicked
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Baseball games are a place for enjoyment and relaxation. The sport has been a favorite pastime for many decades. But most recently, a game in Houston was turned upside down as gunshots got fired. During a game at Baseball USA, multiple gunshots were fired, leaving fans in a panic. But luckily no one was hurt or killed in the incident. Click2Houston reported the news, confirming that no one was injured.
Gun shots at BBUSA in Houston. đ
â Hayes Holly (@HayesHolly2) June 4, 2023
According to Click2Houston, ?Houston Police said gunshots were fired at Baseball USA in northwest Houston during a game Saturday evening.? They followed up by saying, ?No one was hit by the gunfire and no injuries have been reported.? But this is a serious incident that is sure to have traumatized some of the fans in attendance.
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Furthermore, it was lucky that no fans got hurt by what could have been a devastating incident. Last year, several MLB stars mourned as American rapper Takeoff passed away in a shocking manner. But one Hall of Famer has been shot and lived to tell the tale.?
Hall of Famer David Ortiz was shot in the Dominican Republic
In 2019, David Ortiz was in his native Dominican Republic and enjoying a drink with a friend. A moment later, the Boston Red Sox legend was shot and in critical condition. He was rushed to the hospital and was in the ICU before being moved back to the United States for further surgery. Ortiz recovered successfully and even recounted the near-death experience in an interview.?
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