SO THIS STORY SOUNDS LIKE THE CONGRESSIONAL BAN ON CDC GUN CONTROL RESEARCH LED TO SOME MODERATELY INTERESTING FINDINGS IN WILMINGTON:

The final report, which has been submitted to the state, reached a conclusion that many here said they already knew: that there are certain patterns in the lives of many who commit gun violence.

“The majority of individuals involved in urban firearm violence are young men with substantial violence involvement preceding the more serious offense of a firearm crime,” the report said. “Our findings suggest that integrating data systems could help these individuals better receive the early, comprehensive help that they need to prevent violence involvement.” . . .

“You’ve got maybe a few hundred holding the city hostage,” a county councilman, Jea P. Street, said.

Traditionally, the solution the CDC has advocated is to take guns away from everyone else.