The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has dismantled an exhibit displaying the portraits of 120 victims of gun violence, as confirmed by the Department of Justice. This exhibit, which included personal stories via a digital kiosk, spanned various categories of victims, including those from mass shootings, domestic violence, and suicides. Despite the removal of both the physical and online exhibits only months after their inauguration, the DOJ expressed a commitment to honor victims of violent crimes more broadly, provoking discussions about gun violence recognition and memorialization.
The removal of the exhibit honoring victims of gun violence has raised concerns over recognition and the commitment of the ATF towards addressing the impact of firearm-related crimes.
Brenda Joiner conveyed deep appreciation for her father’s inclusion in the exhibit, signifying a monumental acknowledgment of victims lost to gun violence in the U.S.
#gun-violence #exhibit-removal #bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives #victims-memorial #department-of-justice
Collection
[
|
...
]