Visitors to the United States are being cautioned about the risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time due to a significant increase in shootings.
As of May 7, 2023, there have been 202 incidents of mass shootings across the country, resulting in the death or injury of four or more individuals in each occurrence.
These alarming statistics have prompted officials from other nations to issue warnings, discouraging their citizens from traveling to the United States out of fear of getting caught up in such incidents.
From The Daily Star:
Canada's government added: “Incidents of mass shootings occur, resulting most often in casualties.
“Although tourists are rarely involved, there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“Familiarize yourself on how to respond to an active shooter situation.”
The UK's travel advice does not mention shootings, but does mention terror attacks.
It also mentions “lone actor” attacks committed by people inspired by “terrorist ideology.”
A spokesman said: “Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA.
“Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.
“The main threat comes from individuals who may have been inspired by terrorist ideology to carry out so-called ‘lone actor’ attacks targeting public events or places – attacks could take place with little or no notice.
“There’s a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. You should be vigilant at this time.”
You know things are bad when traveling to the United States is like traveling to the Middle East.
This country seriously needs to have a "come to Jesus" moment and figure out why crime is getting so out of hand.
