Cover News reported on November 3 The United States is the country with the largest number of guns per capita and the country with the most frequent shootings. On November 1, according to US media reports, Hollywood actor Eddie Hassel was brutally shot and killed in a carjacking incident. He was only 30 years old. Hassel has starred in movies such as "The Kids Are Very Good", "2012" and "Jobs". In the face of violent crime, no one can stand alone, and celebrities in the entertainment industry are not immune. Three months before Eddie Hassel was killed, the famous American hip-hop singer Lil Marlo was also shot and killed.
killed actor starred in "2012" and other movies
Born in 1990, Eddie Hassel is a young actor active in the American film and television circle. In the early morning of November 1, 2020, US time, Eddie Hassell was robbed and shot dead in Texas. The tragedy occurred outside the apartment of Hassel's girlfriend, and the shooting is currently under investigation. No suspect is currently in custody, and the murderer’s motives have not been disclosed by the police.
In 2010, Eddie Hassell became famous for starring in the movie "The Kids Are Very Good", in which he played the role of Clay. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the 83rd Academy Awards. At the age of 20, he was acting on the same stage with Julianne Moore, Annette Bell, Mark Ruflow and other talents, which shows the performance potential of Eddie Hassel at that time. "The Kids Are All Very Good" also participated in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival, and was bought by Focus Pictures for the distribution rights of US$4.8 million, making it the most valuable Sundance film.
and "2012" in 2009 is the most well-known movie that Eddie Hassel has participated in. This disaster film has taken the world by storm. Eddie Hassel's most recent work is "The City of Bombs" in 2017. The film tells the story of an accidental death in which a group of young people who resisted society gathered in a conservative town in Texas and questioned the American moral standards of justice. What is embarrassing is that the events in the film and Eddie Hassel's real encounter become a reality.
In addition to acting, he is also an extreme sports enthusiast
In addition to being an actor, Eddie Hassel is also an avid fan of surfing and skateboarding. From time to time, photos of him skateboarding and surfing are posted on his social platforms. In an interview with
in 2013, he said: "Skateboarding is an important part of my life. This skill also gives me the opportunity to participate in many advertisements. When I was in Texas, I hoped to engage in horse riding and rodeo. After moving to Los Angeles, I started to skateboard, and all the stunts were done by myself." He even said: "Give me a skateboard, I can do anything with it-surfing, water skiing!"
Tens of thousands of Americans died tragically under the gun
Due to historical reasons, the United States has formed a deep-rooted gun culture. In recent years, the frequency of shootings in the United States has increased, and gun violence incidents far exceed those of other developed countries in the world. Americans own approximately 265 million guns, and every adult has more than one gun. On average, 9 out of every 10 days are shooting days. According to statistics released by the US Gun Violence Archives website, 36,993 people have died in 2019 as a result of shooting incidents. What makes the outside world feel even more frightened. Among the nearly 37,000 dead, 196 are children.
Throughout 2018, 57,103 gun-related cases occurred in the United States, resulting in 14,717 deaths and 28,172 injuries, including 3,502 minor casualties. In 2017, more than 61,000 shootings occurred, resulting in more than 46,500 casualties, of which 15,488 were killed and 31,000 were injured.
The difficulty of gun control is a hindrance to interest groups
However, compared with these bloody deaths, what is more intriguing is the change in US President Trump's attitude towards gun control. During the original presidential campaign, Trump promised his voters that after he took office, he would properly handle the domestic gun proliferation situation so that the American people can live more safely.
But with the increasing number of shooting incidents, Trump’s position has also undergone a significant change. The issue of gun control has long been silent. Instead, he declared in public that the murderers who concocted the shootings were all Mental illness with anti-social personality not only kept silent about gun control, but also called on relevant departments to build more psychiatric hospitals and imprison all those who are deemed to be a potential threat.
In fact, Trump dared to guarantee gun control before he took office because he was not able to reach the roots of interest groups such as the Rifle Association. Only after he entered the White House did he realize that he was facing a behemoth. . In the past history of the United States, gun control has been proposed more than once, but all have been undermined by interest groups. This practice of putting private interests above the safety of the people has caused serious security risks to American society.
Cover News Reporter Yang Fan
(Original title: 30-year-old movie star Eddie Hassell was shot, and more than 10,000 people die every year in the United States)
(responsible editor: Hu Mengyao_NK5655)
