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Gun violence in America: A long list of forgotten victims

The sun sets near David Guess' grave on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Guess, a 51-year-old small-town father of four struggled with addiction. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. Police say he was shot by an acquaintance and dumped in an Alabama forest near a place called Chicken Foot Mountain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The sun sets near David Guess' grave on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Guess, a 51-year-old small-town father of four struggled with addiction. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. Police say he was shot by an acquaintance and dumped in an Alabama forest near a place called Chicken Foot Mountain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Tonya Guess, left, leans on her husband Daniel Guess, right, before they speak to a Lawrence County Sheriff's office investigator about Guess' brother, David, on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Moulton, Ala. According to the police, David Guess, was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires atop his body. His killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver, though his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess, left, talks with Wheeler Lovelady, right, an investigator from the Lawrence County Sheriff's office on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Moulton, Ala. According to the police, David Guess, Daniel's brother, was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires piled on his body and set on fire. He was dumped in an Alabama forest near a place called Chicken Foot Mountain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A dirt road surrounded by blue sky and trees is seen on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Moulton, Ala., and leads to a crime scene where 51-year-old David Guess, was murdered in March. Most gun violence in America is related to seemingly ordinary disputes that spin out of control and someone goes for a gun. Guess was killed by gun violence and according to the police, Guess was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires piled on his body and set on fire. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess, left, eats a piece of his 72nd birthday cake as his granddaughter Kayla Guess, 31, picks up her daughter Avery Moore, 4, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. His son, David Guess's killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver. But his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Flowers grow along the road on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Moulton, Ala., a site near where a murder occurred. David Guess was killed by gun violence in March. According to the police, Guess was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires piled on his body and set on fire. His killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess, left, Cameron Parker, center, Larry Guess, center right, and Jerry Gulley, right, talk outside of Guess' trailer home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. David Guess, Larry's son, was killed by gun violence in March. His killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver, though his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A small light illumines a confederate flag next to a grave on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala., in the same cemetery David Guess was buried in March. David Guess was killed by gun violence. According to the police, Guess was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires piled on his body and set on fire. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess adjusts a flower bouquet with a "Dad" insert on his son's David's grave on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. David Guess was killed by gun violence in March. According to the police, Guess was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires piled on his body and set on fire. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess, 72, and his granddaughter Avery Moore, 4, sit outside on some old tires on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. His son, David Guess, a 51-year-old small-town father of four, was shot by an acquaintance in March after an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess holds a mug with his son David Guess' face on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Guess says he uses the mug for coffee everyday and still can't believe his son is gone. David Guess was killed by gun violence in March. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess points to the remains of his brother, David Guess, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Mouton, Ala. Daniel says the remains show where he was burned after tires were placed on top of his body. David Guess was killed by gun violence in March. According to the police, Guess was shot with a handgun and burned in a wooded area with tires on top of his body that were set on fire. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess looks at a line of hats on his bedroom wall, one that says Guess on the brim belonged to his son, his son, David Guess, Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. David Guess, 51, was killed by gun violence in March. His killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver, though his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Avery Moore, 4, of Athens, Ala., waits for her grandfather to come outside on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. "Where is Uncle David again, is he coming home soon," says Avery. Her mother says she is still confused about where her uncle is and why he hasn't come back home. David Guess' killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up, though his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

An American flag home decor sign hangs next to the door of Larry Guess' trailer home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Most gun violence in America is related to seemingly ordinary disputes that spin out of control and someone goes for a gun. Larry's son, David Guess, 51, was killed by gun violence in March. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Lights illuminate inside a cemetery where David Guess, 51, of Athens, Ala., is buried on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Guess, a 51-year-old small-town father of four struggled with addiction. Police say he was shot by an acquaintance and dumped in an Alabama forest near a place called Chicken Foot Mountain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Old polaroid and photographs of David Guess and his family are displayed on a table as Daniel Guess shows past memories of his brother on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. David Guess, 51, a small town father of four was killed by gun violence in March. His death began with an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

The sun sets near David Guess' grave on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Guess, a 51-year-old small-town father of four struggled with addiction. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. Police say he was shot by an acquaintance and dumped in an Alabama forest near a place called Chicken Foot Mountain. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess, left, talks to his family grandchildren Avery Moore, 4, center, Cayden Moore, 8, and father Larry Guess in the kitchen on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Daniel's brother, David Guess, 51, was killed by gun violence in March. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess, lights a cigarette in front of his father and brother's trailer home on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. Daniel Guess' brother, David Guess, 51, was killed by gun violence in March. His death began with an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Larry Guess, sheds a tear on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala., as he talks about his son, David Guess, who was killed in March by gun violence. His killing drew little attention outside the rural stretch of northern Alabama where Guess grew up and later worked as a mechanic and truck driver. But his death shattered many lives. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Guns are on display at Mike's Pawn shop in Moulton, Ala., on Friday, June 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Shattered window glass and a clown are seen at the home of Charles Allan Keel, on Friday, June 24, 2022, in Trinity, Ala. Keel faces murder charges after the death of 51-year-old David Guess, after police say Keel shot him with a handgun in March. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Daniel Guess holds a photograph of himself, right, along with his father, Larry Guess, center, and brother David Guess, left, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Athens, Ala. David Guess, 51, was killed by gun violence in March. Guess’ death began with an argument over a car part. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Gun violence in America: A long list of forgotten victims