Gun Shot Wound: How to End the Epidemic of Violence

Gun Shot Wound takes a hard look at routine gun violence in America through the eyes of its trauma surgeons. 00:00 Gun shot wound 00:16 A trauma surgeon speaks about the devastating impact of gun violence and the lack of public outrage. 05:57 A 92-year-old woman was hit by a stray bullet and despite efforts to save her, she died during the operation. 11:40 The patient has several gunshot wounds. 16:32 Gun violence in Philadelphia is like a contagious disease. 22:14 The experience of losing his legs and how it influenced his perspective on street photography. 28:52 A traumatic experience inspired the speaker to become a trauma surgeon and impact the lives of others. 34:20 The diverse community of the Bronx and the Stand up to violence program based on the Cure Violence model. 39:56 Gun violence is the leading cause of death among young men in African American and Hispanic communities. 46:00 The worst day for a trauma surgeon is having to tell a mother that her child has died.
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