Shootings rarely make national news. They are still a big deal locally. To get an idea of who got shot and why, you need to keep up with the local newspapers crime page.

Two newspapers reporting shootings daily are:

The Atlanta Journal Atlanta Crime, Courts and Personal Security | Main Page AJC | www.ajc.com

and the Baltimore Sun Baltimore Crime Beat | Police and court news from the Baltimore, the suburbs and beyond - Baltimore Sun

Just the tip of the iceberg.