23 Celebrities Affected By Gun Violence

The three recent mass shootings remind us of all we've lost.

Sad Times - Gun violence has been a regular topic of conversation in politics and on cable news. With the daily victims of shootings in cities across the country, most can agree that something needs to be done to curb the problem. Now, the recent unjust shooting of Nipsey Hussle is the latest act of gun violence that has rocked the nation. Everyone is affected by gun violence, even celebs like Toya Wright and Nicki Minaj. Here's a rundown of celebrities who have been personally affected by gun violence.(Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images) (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)
Nipsey Hussle - Los Angeles-based rapper Nipsey Hussle was gunned down on March 31, 2019, outside his Marathon Clothing Company in Hyde Park, LA. The beloved rapped was shot six times in the attack and was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. His alleged attacker, Eric Holder, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge. Hussle — real name Ermias Asghedom — was known for his philanthropy and community building aside from his respected career in hip hop. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)
Tyson Gay - In October of 2016, Trinity Gay, the 15-year-old daughter of Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay, was fatally shot in the neck at Cook Out restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky. Police have arrested a man in connection with the shooting. Trinity is reported to have been an innocent bystander caught in crossfire.(Photo: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images) (Photo: OLIVIER MORIN/AFP/Getty Images)Toya Wright - In July 2016, the reality star faced an unspeakable tragedy when two of her brothers, Rudy and Josh Johnson, were shot and killed in New Orleans's 7th Ward. While the details are scarce, we do know that one of the two had a baby on the way. Toya and her daughter Reginae Carter shared their grief on social media, seeming to be in complete shock.(Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Codeblack Films)

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Sad Times - Gun violence has been a regular topic of conversation in politics and on cable news. With the daily victims of shootings in cities across the country, most can agree that something needs to be done to curb the problem. Now, the recent unjust shooting of Nipsey Hussle is the latest act of gun violence that has rocked the nation. Everyone is affected by gun violence, even celebs like Toya Wright and Nicki Minaj. Here's a rundown of celebrities who have been personally affected by gun violence.(Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images) (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

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