Stories of children lost and the families left behind.
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‘No words to describe the tragedy’: How a teenager wasn’t protected from cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is an issue that has become a constant concern for teenagers and their parents. Source: ‘No words to describe the tragedy’: How a teenager wasn’t protected from cyberbullying Read more
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Father Recalls Losing Son, 15, in Accidental Shooting at Sleepover: ‘I Begged God Not to Take Him’
Bruce Petillo is speaking out about gun storage safety after losing his son, 15, in an accidental shooting at a sleepover 18 months ago Source: Father Recalls Losing Son, 15, in Accidental Shooting at Sleepover: ‘I Begged God Not to Take Him’ Read more
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Parents mourn 15-year-old son who died after being shot at a sleepover
Bruce and Claire Petillo, from Arizona, lost their 15-year-old son, Christian, after he was accidentally shot at a sleepover on September 5, 2021. Source: Parents mourn 15-year-old son who died after being shot at a sleepover Read more
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Family seeks justice for teenage girl shot and killed by a young boy playing with a gun
The family of a Baltimore girl shot and killed last summer by a nine-year-old boy playing with a gun, are making an emotional trip to Annapolis Wednesday in her honor. Source: Family seeks justice for teenage girl shot and killed by a young boy playing with a gun Read more
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Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
After their son died from the gunshot of an unsecured gun at a sleepover, Bruce and Claire Petillo have a message for other parents: Ask about guns. It’s been 18 months, and Bruce Petillo, 52, can still vividly recall the day he dropped his 15-year-old son, Christian, off at a friend’s house for a sleepover.… Read more
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Their son was accidentally shot at a sleepover. Now they have a message for other parents
“It still doesn’t seem real. I’m still waiting for him to come walking in the door.” It’s been 18 months, and Bruce Petillo, 52, can still vividly recall the day he dropped his 15-year-old son, Christian, off at a friend’s house for a sleepover. “After driving him over there, I stuck my hand out (the… Read more
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‘Deal with it’: Arizona lawmaker blocks gun safety bill from being heard
Source: ‘Deal with it’: Arizona lawmaker blocks gun safety bill from being heard Read more
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‘His light shined’ Family says teen killed in shooting had giving heart, plans for college and the future
The family of a teenager who was shot and killed Saturday night in Indianapolis is speaking publicly about the impact their loved one created before his death and was going to create in his future. Source: ‘His light shined’ Family says teen killed in shooting had giving heart, plans for college and the future Read more
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Mothers impacted by gun violence talk about change during National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Tuesday wraps up National Gun Violence Survivors Week. Purpose 4 My Pain assists those who have been injured by gun violence and families that have lost loved ones. Source: Mothers impacted by gun violence talk about change during National Gun Violence Survivors Week Read more