Investigation

Shot and Forgotten

The toll of America’s gun violence epidemic is usually measured in lives lost — more than 35,000 each year. Ignored, almost completely, are the many more people who are shot every year, and survive.

Podcast

Introducing Aftermath, a New Podcast About Gun Violence Survivors

Ever imagine what it's like to be shot? Reporters Amber Hunt of the Cincinnati Enquirer and Elizabeth Van Brocklin of The Trace traveled the country talking to people who know too well.
Elizabeth Van Brocklin

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Lead Reporters

Are you a gunshot survivor?

More than 100,000 people are hit by a bullet every year. Most live. If you’re one of them, we want to hear your story. Please take our survey.