Artists and Fans Mourn Husband, Father, Entertainer Nipsey Hussle
On March 31, Ermias Joseph Asghedom, better known as Nipsey Hussle, 33, was shot and killed in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. The shooting happened at 3:25 p.m. outside of his clothing store, Marathon Clothing. Hussle was hit five times in the torso and once in the head. Two others were wounded in the shooting. All three victims were immediately transported to a hospital, where Hussle was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. Eric Ronald Holder, 29, was arrested the follow
New Zealand Prime Minister Takes a Stand Against Gun Violence
The Prime Minister of New Zealand is working to prevent the Christchurch shooter from gaining the notoriety that many mass shooters attempt to gain after their heinous actions. In a statement days after the shooting, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern vowed to never publicly speak the name of the man who murdered 50 and injured 34 Muslims in two Christchurch mosques. “He sought many things from his act of terror, but one was notoriety, and that is why you will never hear me mentio
Paparozzi Responds to Synagogue Shootings, Violence in Society
“Unfortunately, it may be a problem that we can’t remedy—it may be a bad cancer for which there is no cure in our world today...” UNCP Professor and Chair of Sociology and Criminal Justice Dr. Mario A. Paparozzi shared his thoughts and perspective on violence in society following the shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa. late October. Paparozzi draws from his previous experiences as both a parole officer and husband of a former prosecutor. “So, we’re very involved in c
