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MASS GUN VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES IN 2010 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 1 Updated 12/23/2010 South San Francisco, CA ٠ 12/22/10. Two people were killed and four others wounded on a street corner in the evening in a drive-by shooting.1 Sacramento, CA ٠ 12/14/10. A woman was killed and five others wounded in a gun battle at a strip mall.2 Memphis, TN ٠ 12/12/10. Five men were shot at nightclub early in the morning because someone was “pushing”.3 St.Louis, MO ٠ 11/30/10. Two people were killed and another two wounded outside a funeral home in an on-going feud between local gangs.4 Cleveland, OH ٠ 11/28/10. An argument at a motorcycle club early in the morning lead to five people being shot and one beaten.5 Richmond County, GA ٠ 11/28/10. Five people were shot at a club early in the morning. Police believe several people are responsible for the shooting.6 Bonne Terre, MO ٠ 11/24/10. A man arrived at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and opened fired, killing his ex-girlfriend, her mother and that woman's boyfriend. He shot himself fatally when confronted by officers. An 18-month-old and a 3-year-old were present during the shooting, but left unharmed.7 Erie, PA ٠ 11/13/10. In an apparent murder-suicide, a man shot his wife, two daughters, and himself to death.8 Atlanta, GA ٠ 10/30/10. Four people were hit in a drive-by shooting at a nightclub during a Halloween party. One of the men and the bartender were shot in the head, and the two other victims were transported to the hospital in stable condition.9 1 Peter Fimrite, 2 dead, 4 wounded in South San Francisco shooting, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 22-Dec-10. 2 1 Dead, 5 wounded in shooting at Sacramento strip mall, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 14-Dec-10. 3 Jody Callahan, 5 men injured in club shooting, MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 12-Dec-10. 4 Nicholas Pistor, Two dead in shooting outside St. Louis funeral home, ST.LOUIS POST DISPATCH, 30-Nov-10. 5 Stan Donaldson, Six people injured after shooting at motorcycle club, CLEVELAND PLAIN-DEALER, 29-Nov-10. 6 Suspects sought after 5 people shot at club, AUGUSTA CHRONICLE, 29-Nov-10. 7 Police try to learn what spurred Duplex shootings, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 30-Nov-10. 8 Parents, 2 kids found shot to death in Western PA, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 13-Nov-10. 9 4 Shot in Atlanta Driveby, WSB-TV 2 ATLANTA, 30-Nov-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 2 Updated 12/23/2010 Chicago, IL ٠ 10/25/10. A man killed a woman, her nine-year-old daughter, another 16-year- old girl, and her partner’s four-year-old son in an apartment.10 Oklahoma City, OK ٠ 10/13/10. Five people were wounded in a shooting outside two churches. The shooting is thought to be gang related.11 Boston, MA ٠ 9/28/10. Four people were shot to death on a street early in the morning, including a 21-year-old woman and her two-year-old son cradled in her arms. The other two male victims were found naked, sprawled on the ground. A third male also lay naked clinging to life after attempting to flee. Law enforcement officials believe the shooting was possibly a drug deal that went bad.12 East Orange, NJ ٠ 9/25/10. Five people were shot at an off-campus Seton Hall house party. Students said the shooter was kicked out of the party when he refused to pay the cover charge.13 Seattle, WA ٠ 9/23/10. A schizophrenic grandmother armed with a handgun killed her 14- and 17-year-old granddaughters and her 43-year-old son-in-law, and injured her 42-year-old daughter14 Bay Shore, NY ٠ 9/11/10. After an argument, two people with handguns opened fire, injuring five people outside a bar early in the morning.15 Chesapeake, VA ٠ 9/11/10. Two people opened fire on a group having a cookout in a park next to a middle school. Four adults and a 14-year-old were injured.16 Lancaster, CA ٠ 9/6/10. At least one gunman opened fire at a crowded house party, killing a 14-year-old girl and injuring six others. The injured victims range in age from 13 to 26 years old.17 New Orleans, LA ٠ 9/5/10. A woman was fatally shot in the head and four others were wounded on a street corner.18 Durham, NC ٠ 9/5/10. Ten people inside a home were injured in drive-by shooting.19 Chicago, IL ٠ 9/2/10. Four men were fatally shot execution-style in garage. The men’s hands, feet and mouths were bound with duct tape. Multiple weapons were found at the scene.20 10 3 Dead in Harvey Shooting: Two Children Fatally Shot, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 10-Oct-10. 11 Carla Hinton, One dead, 5 wounded in northwest Oklahoma City shooting, THE OKLAHOMAN, 15-Oct-10. 12 City, Residents reeling after Mattapan slayings, BOSTON GLOBE, 28-Sep-10. 13 Witness Describes ‘Hell’ During Fatal Shooting Rampage at ‘Typical Fraternity Party’, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 26- Sep-10. 14 Casey McNerthney, Family: Grandmother in shooting spree battled schizophrenia, SEATTLE POST- INTELLIGENCER, 25-Sep-10. 15 Kaitlyn Piccoli, Five People Shot outside Bay Shore bar, LONG ISLAND PRESS, 9-Sep-10. 16 Jennifer Jiggets, Suspects sought in Chesapeake shooting that wounds 5, VIRGINIAN-PILOT, 13-Sep-10. 17 Detectives seek leads in Lancaster shooting that left girl, 14, dead and 6 others wounded, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 6- Sep-10. 18 Rick Martin, 1 killed, 4 hurt in New Orleans shooting, CNN, 5-Sep-10. 19 10 wounded in Durham drive by shooting, WRAL - TV 4 RALEIGH/DURHAM, 10-Sep-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 3 Updated 12/23/2010 Louisa, VA ٠ 8/22/10. At least four people were wounded and two killed when someone opened fire over a property dispute. When police arrived, the suspect attacked police and they killed him.21 Hartford, CT ٠ 8/3/10. A disgruntled employee who claimed he had been harassed because he was African-American, opened fire at the beer distribution factory where he worked. He had just attended a disciplinary hearing relating to his theft of beer from the company before the shooting. He killed eight people and injured two before calling his girlfriend and then taking his own life.22 Indianapolis, IN ٠ 8/3/10. Three men armed with an assault rifle and a handgun ambushed a backyard birthday party and shot seven people. A 37-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man died from their injuries. An eighth person was injured when someone at the party returned fire at the shooters, but shot a bystander instead.23 Ft. Lauderdale, FL ٠ 7/30/10. Five people were shot outside of a nightclub.24 Dallas, TX ٠ 7/9/10. A man killed his pregnant girlfriend, their two kids and himself. He shot their third child, age seven, in the face but she survived. He had a history of domestic violence and the victim had a restraining order against him.25 Richmond, Va ٠ 7/3/10. Police responded to a call reporting random gunfire at a public- housing complex. Officers found five people with gunshot wounds within two blocks.26 East Point, GA ٠ 6/26/10. At least two people began shooting when a fight broke out at a large party at an apartment complex. Four people were injured and one was killed. The victims were described as teens or younger adults.27 San Bernardino, CA ٠ 6/19/10. A 56-year-old man opened fire in a restaurant, killing his stepdaughter's husband and their six-year-old son before fatally shooting himself in the head. The man also critically wounded his stepdaughter and her 5-year-old son. Authorities said the shooter had a lengthy criminal record that included charges of theft, DUI and assault with a deadly weapon.28 Hialeah, FL ٠ 6/6/10. A Cuban immigrant, who had a clean record in the US, but had served time in prison in Cuba, opened fire at the restaurant where his wife worked. He shot seven women, killing four, before turning the gun on himself. The wife’s family claims he repeatedly abused her.29 20 Relatives sat slaying of 4 men in garage a mystery, WGN- CHICAGO, 3-Sep-10. 21 Portia Smith, Louisa shootout leaves 3 dead, FREDERICKSBURG NEWS, 23-Aug-10. 22 Ray Rivera, Troubles Proceeded Connecticut Workplace killing, NEW YORK TIMES, 3-Aug-10. 23 Jon Murray, Murder charges filed against 3 in gunfight birthday party, INDIANAPOLIS STAR, 21-Aug-10. 24 Alexa Campbell, Police identify five victims shot outside Fort Lauderdale Night Club, PALM BEACH POST NEWS, 30-Jul-10. 25 Michael Barrett, Court records foreshadow day of four deaths in Dallas, GASTON GAZETTE, 12-Jul-10. 26 Jeremy Slayton, 5 wounded in Richmond shooting, RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH, 5-Jul-10. 27 Jay Black, 5 Shot, 1 Dead During Party in East Points, WSB NEWS RADIO ATLANTA, 27-Jun-10. 28 Victoria Kim, 2 people killed in Del Taco shooting are identified, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 19-Jun-10. 29 Shooter Had Violent Past, WSVN- TV 7 MIAMI, 11-Jun-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 4 Updated 12/23/2010 New Brighton, MN ٠ 6/6/10. A gunman demanded money from people attending a three-year- old’s birthday party a community shelter at a trailer park, and then opened fire, injuring four people.30 West Memphis, AK ٠ 5/20/10. A man and his 16-year-old son opened fired on police officers with assault weapons during a traffic stop, and then again in a shootout when police tried to apprehend them after the first shooting. The two officers involved in the traffic stop were killed and two officers in the second shootout were injured; the two suspects were killed by police in the second shootout. The adult suspect had multiple run-ins with the law, and was considered a threat to law enforcement before the shooting happened.31 Tuscaloosa, AL ٠ 5/16/10. A man fired a handgun at a graduation party where there were an estimated 100 people in attendance. Nine people were struck by the gunshots, two of which were wounded critically and one was killed. Witnesses said the shooter got into a physical fight with another group, possibly involving gang affiliations.32 North Richmond, CA ٠ 5/13/10. Three men were killed and one man was injured in a drive-by shooting. Two of them men were pronounced dead at the scene and a third died after being taken to the hospital.33 Detroit, MI ٠ 5/3/10. Five officers were shot, one fatally, when they responded to a report of gunshots at a vacant duplex where drugs were reportedly sold.34 Decatur, GA ٠ 4/15/10. Two people died and three others were injured when gunfire erupted in a home. Police believe multiple people fired guns during the incident.35 Chicago, IL ٠ 4/14/10. Four people were killed, including three children, and two others were injured in an early morning shooting.36 Muskogee, OK ٠ 4/10/10. An argument between two gangs lead to a shooting at a crowded mall. A 17-year-old was killed and five others were injured.37 Long Beach, CA ٠ 4/5/10. A gunman opened fire on a group outside an apartment complex, injuring four people, including two teenage girls. Police believe the shooting may have been gang-related.38 Omaha, NE ٠ 4/4/10. A 19-year-old was charged with shooting four other teenagers in the evening.39 30 4 injured in New Brighton shooting, suspect still at large, KARE - TV 11 MINNEAPOLIS, 6-Jun-10. 31 Zack McMillin and Marc Perrusquia, 2 police officers fatally shot in West Memphis, Arkansas, MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 22-May-10. 32 Stefanie Taylor, Three shooting victims were friends of suspect, TUSCALOOSA NEWS, 18-May-10. 33 3 killed, 1 hurt in Richmond shooting, San Francisco Chronicle, 13-May-10. 34 Michigan: 5 Officers Are Shot, One Fatally, NEW YORK TIMES, 3-May-10. 35 Multiple Shooting near Atlanta, 2 dead, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 16-Apr-10. 36 4 dead, 2 wounded in Chicago shooting, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 14-Apr-10. 37 Deon J. Hampton, Shooting at mall in Muskogee kills teen, TULSA WORLD, 11-Apr-10. 38 Joel Rubin, 4 people injured in Long Beach shooting, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 5-Apr-10. 39 Arrest Made in Multiple Shooting, WOWT-TV 6 OMAHA, 13-Apr-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 5 Updated 12/23/2010 North Hollywood, CA ٠ 4/3/10. A gunman opened fire at a restaurant, killing four people and injuring two others. Police believe the victims were targeted and Armenian gangsters are responsible.40 Chicago, IL ٠ 4/2/10. Four people were shot on the street after midnight. As emergency responders were taking the victims away, someone shot at police at the scene and injured two bystanders.41 New Orleans, LA ٠ 3/31/10. Four people were shot, three fatally, at a home. One person was found dead outside while the other three were inside. Police believe the surviving victim may have been the shooter.42 Aransas Pass, TX ٠ 3/31/10. A man shot five people in a mobile home. A 35-year-old woman died from her injuries.43 Washington, DC ٠ 3/30/10. A 14-year-old and three men with an AK-47 assault rifle and two handguns opened fire on a group of young adults gathered outside in the evening. Four teenagers, aged 16, 17, 18, and 19, were killed and five other people were injured. Police believe the shooting may have stemmed from a missing a bracelet or was retaliation for a previous shooting.44 Chattanooga, TN ٠ 3/27/10. Three people, including a juvenile, are suspected of shooting five people, including three juveniles, at Coolidge Park. The shooting happened as police were clearing the park of the hundreds of people who had gathered at the park.45 New Orleans, LA ٠ 3/25/10. A woman, her seven-year-old daughter, four-year-old son, and 17-year-old sister were each shot multiple times in their home. All four victims died.46 Milwaukee, WI ٠ 3/21/10. A man shot four people, including a juvenile and a pregnant woman, outside a house early in the morning. The victims and shooter had argued earlier. The pregnant victim delivered her baby, who was also wounded in the shooting, at the hospital.47 Chicago, IL ٠ 3/18/10. Four people, including a 14-year-old boy, were shot on the street at night.48 40 Restaurant Shooting: Armenian Gangs Blamed for “Blood Bath” at L.A. Restaurant, KTLA- TV LOS ANGELES, 5-Apr-10. 41 Pat Curry, Six shot on South Side, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 2-Apr-10. 42 3 Killed, 1 Injured In Treme Shooting, WDSU – TV 6 NEW ORLEANS, 31-Mar-10. 43 Elizabeth Noyola, Shooting in Aransas pass kills 1, 4 others hospitalized: Police search for killer, KZTV – TV 10 CORPUS CHRISTI, 1-Apr-10. 44 Clarence Williams, Keith L. Alexander & Paul Duggan, D.C. police trace shootings that killed 4 through chain of events starting with a man's missing bracelet, WASHINGTON POST, 1-Apr-10. 45 3 arrested in shooting at park in eastern Tennessee, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 28-Mar-10. 46 Ramon Antonio Vargas, Mother, her two children and sister in grisly slaying mourned by family members, NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, 26-Mar-10. 47 Mark Johnson, Baby born wounded as shooting injures 5, MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, 21-Mar-10. 48 4 people wounded in West Side shooting, CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 18-Mar-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 6 Updated 12/23/2010 Winnsboro, SC ٠ 3/17/10. Two men shot four people during a robbery-attempt. The homeowner fought the burglars who fired at several guests.49 Pomona, CA ٠ 3/13/10. A gunman opened fire on a group people at an outdoor party in the courtyard of an apartment complex. Three men and two women were wounded.50 Detroit, MI ٠ 3/11/10. A gunman in an SUV opened fire with an assault weapon at another car, hitting all four passengers. One man died and a two-year-old boy was critically injured.51 New York, NY ٠ 2/22/10. A man shot his wife and two teenage daughters to death with an assault rifle before shooting and killing himself. He and his wife had been having marital problems for a while before the shooting.52 Philadelphia, PA ٠ 2/21/10. One man died and three others were injured after being shot outside a bar during a fight between two people.53 Huntsville, AL ٠ 2/12/10. A professor opened fire 50 minutes into a Biological Sciences Department faculty meeting at the University of Alabama, killing three colleagues and wounding three others. The shooter had a history of violence: she shot and killed her brother in 1986, was possibly involved in an attempted mail bombing, and was convicted of disorderly conduct, and assault and battery in an incident in 2002. The gun used in shooting was bought from the shooter’s husband in 1989 by a friend in New Hampshire to avoid a waiting period in Massachusetts.54 Miami-Dade County, FL ٠ 1/24/10. Four men pulled up outside an apartment building and opened fire on a group there, killing a 15-year-old girl and injuring three other people. The men were armed with an AK-47 assault rifle and a shotgun.55 Milwaukee, WI ٠ 1/21/10. Five people, including a 20-year-old, were shot outside a tavern. Police recovered shell casings from three weapons.56 Appomattox, VA ٠ 1/19/10. A 39-year-old man shot and killed his sister, her husband, their two children, and four family friends in and around the family home. The man also shot at police with an assault rifle when they arrived at the scene, and even shot a police helicopter six times, bringing it down. The shooter, who first obtained a concealed carry permit in 1995, and owned dozens of weapons, including “many” AR-15 assault rifles was badly affected by his mother’s 49 Tony Santaella, James Gilbert & Lauren Eleazer, 4 People Shot in Winnsboro, Suspects in Custody, WLTX –TV 19 COLUMBIA, 18-Mar-10. 50 Corina Knoll, Shooting in Pomona leaves 5 wounded, police say, LOS ANGELES TIMES, 14-Mar-10. 51 Zlati Meyer, Man dead, toddler hurt in Detroit shooting, DETROIT FREE PRESS, 12-Mar-10. 52 Daniel Edward Rosen, Wil Cruz & Edgar Sandoval, Queens father fatally shoots wife, daughters, then turns gun on self; leaves note that he's 'sorry', NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, 22-Feb-10. 53 Derrick Nunnally, 1 dead, 3 hurt in shooting at N. Phila. Bar, PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 22-Feb-10. 54 Emanuella Grinberg, Judge sends Alabama university shooting case to grand jury, CNN, 24-Mar-10. Aaron Cooper & Brooke Baldwin, Police: University shooting suspect was charged after fight in 2002, CNN, 17-Feb-10 55 Jennifer Lebovich, Police, family seek tips in teen's drive-by shooting death, MIAMI HERALD, 3-Feb-10. 56 5 Hospitalized After Milwaukee Tavern Shooting, WTAQ – RADIO WISCONSIN, 21-Jan-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 7 Updated 12/23/2010 death in 2006 and had reportedly become angry about ownership of the family house and land that was left jointly to him and his sister.57 Bellville, TX ٠ 1/17/10. A 20-year-old man is charged with shooting and killing his mother, stepfather, sister, brother and two-year-old niece at the family home. Police believe an “ongoing family dispute” prompted the shooting.58 Oklahoma City, OK ٠ 1/16/10. Five people were shot at a club, one fatally, late at night.59 Hernando County & Dixie County, FL ٠ 1/14/10. A man shot his sister and her coworker to death and injured his niece and an employee. The shooter then fled, shooting and killing a sheriff’s deputy as they pursued him. The shooter had a history of troubling behavior: he had been arrested before and was described as being “hostile toward law enforcement”, was investigated by the Secret Service for comments about President Obama, had attacked his niece and her boyfriend previously, and told family that he wanted to “go on a shooting rampage.”60 Kennesaw, GA ٠ 1/12/10. A 60-year-old man wearing camouflage opened fire at a truck leasing company where he used to work. He killed two men and injured three others before fleeing the scene. Four of the victims were employees and the fifth a customer. The shooter reportedly had been laid off in July.61 Tulsa, OK ٠ 1/11/10. A man opened fire with an AK-47 assault rifle, hitting four people in a house. One person died. The group had been celebrating the shooter’s birthday when a fight erupted, prompting the shooter to retrieve an AK-47 and fire on fellow celebrants.62 West Odessa, TX ٠ 1/10/10. Two 20-year-olds were arrested for shooting five young adults, killing an 18-year-old man, early in the morning.63 Dallas, TX ٠ 1/10/10. Four people were injured when someone in another vehicle opened fire on their car while on the freeway. The vehicles’ occupants had gotten into a fight at a nightclub earlier that night.64 New Orleans, LA ٠ 1/7/10. Two men are suspected of shooting and killing three people and wounding a fourth during a home invasion involving narcotics. Two of the deceased victims were shot with an assault rifle; the third was shot with a handgun.65 57 Fredrick Kunkle & Josh White, Man is charged with murder in 8 Appomattox shooting, WASHINGTON POST, 21- Jan-10. 58 Man charged in southeast Texas family slaying, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 20-Jan-10. 59 Club Shooting Kills 1, Injures 4: Police Called To El Dorado Club Just Before Midnight, KOCO- TV 5 OKLAHOMA CITY, 17-Jan-10. 60 Karen Voyles, Death penalty sought in slaying of Dixie captain, GAINESVILLE SUN, 12-Mar-10. Lisa Backus, Fla. massacre suspect drew police attention, NEW BRITAIN HERALD, 18-Jan-10 61 Mike Morris & Alexis Stevens, Cobb shooter chose victims at random, company official says, ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION, 13-Jan-10. 62 Matt Barnard, Tulsa police: Brawl at birthday party may have led to shootings, TULSA WORLD, 12-Jan-10. 63 Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured in West Odessa, KWES – TV 9 MIDLAND, TX, 10-Jan-10. 64 Dallas freeway shooting leaves 4 wounded, ASSOCIATED PRESS, 10-Jan-10. 65 Leslie Williams, New Orleans police arrest suspect in St. Roch triple homicide, NEW ORLEANS TIMES-PICAYUNE, 12-Jan-10. 1225 Eye Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005 i ii i (202) 898-0792 i ii i FAX (202) 371-9615 www.bradycampaign.org 8 Updated 12/23/2010 St. Louis, MO ٠ 1/7/10. A 51-year-old man opened fire at the ABB Power plant where he worked, killing three co-workers and injuring five others, before killing himself. The shooter had sued his employer over their pension fund in 2006 and the trial had just begun that week. The shooter fired over 100 rounds and was armed with an assault rifle, a shotgun, and two handguns.66 New Orleans, LA ٠ 1/7/10. Four people were shot, three fatally, just before midnight. Three victims were found inside the house, and the last was found in the backyard.67 Butler, MO ٠ 1/1/10. A 26-year-old man shot a 29-year-old woman and her 25-year-old brother to death at her home early in the morning . The woman's seven-year-old daughter was injured by a bullet fragment. The shooter fled the scene, but police found him several hour later dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.68 This list is a compilation of mass shootings found in available news outlets. It is not comprehensive. 66 Liz Robbins, Gunman Kills 3 Co-Workers in St. Louis Factory and Then Himself, NEW YORK TIMES, 7-Jan-10. Malcom Gay & Liz Robbins, Details Emerge on St. Louis Shooting, but Motive Unclear, NEW YORK TIMES, 8-Jan- 10. 67 3 Dead, 1 Injured in Bywater Shooting, WDSU – TV 6 NEW ORLEANS, 8-Jan-10. 68 Karen Dillion, Brother, sister shot to death; police say suspect took his own life, KANSAS CITY STAR, 1-Jan-10.
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