Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun.

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How Tennessee’s Justice System Allows Dangerous People to Keep Guns — With Deadly Outcomes <[link removed]> Michaela Carter was one of at least 75 people killed in domestic violence shootings in Nashville since 2007. Nearly 40% were shot by people who were legally barred from having a gun. by Paige Pfleger, WPLN/Nashville Public Radio, with research by Mariam Elba, ProPublica

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