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Woods helped light the way for Avery, who is playing in the U.S. Women’s Amateur at Bel-Air Country Club this week, and who, going forward, can help motivate new players too.
Two years ago, Detroit had 261 homicides — the fewest in decades. But with only a few days left in 2020, homicides already have topped 300. That increase is showing up in big and small cities nationally.
Corey Williams Scott P. Yates/Rockford Register Star via AP In this Dec. 26 photo, Rockford police and other law enforcement agencies investigate the scene of a shooting at a bowling alley in Rockford, Ill. In Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and even smaller Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Milwaukee, 2020 has been deadly not only because of the pandemic, but because gun violence is spiking. It is the same for other mid-sized cities. DETROIT — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close. Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware th...
As COVID-19 ravages US, shootings, killings are also up | 2020/12/29
DETROIT (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close. Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even though before the pandemic they were dropping in Detroit and elsewhere. His gun is legal, and he carries it with him for protection. “I remain extremely alert,” said Avery, who now lives in nearby Belleville. “I’m not in crowds. If something looks a little suspicious, I’m out of there.” In Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and even smaller Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Milwau...