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Why are US campus shootings common?
Sadly, campus shootings are a recurring issue in the US, distinct from the UK. Factors often cited include widespread gun ownership, mental health challenges, and a culture that sometimes normalises violence. Universities, like Virginia State, constantly review security measures to protect their communities from such tragic events.
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