The wounded teacher went to the school office and said “call 911” before collapsing, a witness said. Source: 6-Year-Old Brought Gun From Home in Newport News School Shooting, Police Say
Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence
There is supportive evidence that child-access-prevention laws reduce firearm homicides and self-injuries among youth, and that shall-issue concealed-carry laws and stand-your-ground laws increase levels of firearm violence. The finding are from the third edition of a project the reviews existing scientific literature to assess the strength of available evidence about the effects of 18 commonly … Continue reading Evidence about gun policies grows and supports laws to reduce violence
Child hospitalized after accidental shooting at Phoenix apartment complex
Detectives say the child got ahold of a gun inside the apartment. Source: Child hospitalized after accidental shooting at Phoenix apartment complex
A 6-year-old shooter raises difficult questions for the criminal justice system
Although Virginia law does not set a minimum age for criminal prosecution, the traditional principles of criminal justice "don't really apply" when the offender is so young, one legal expert said. Source: A 6-year-old shooter raises difficult questions for the criminal justice system
Laws that keep kids away from guns reduce deaths, whereas others lead to more shootings
An analysis of various U.S. gun control policies spotlights their effects on gun-related violence Source: Laws that keep kids away from guns reduce deaths, whereas others lead to more shootings
Alabama parents can be held liable for child’s use of guns
WBRC is learning more about what could happen in Alabama if a child committed a crime with their parent’s gun. Source: Alabama parents can be held liable for child’s use of guns
‘Lives are at stake’: Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed
TPD's Interim Police chief Lee Bercaw said a lot of these tragedies can be avoided if gun owners were more responsible in locking up their weapons. He showed off a free gunlock Monday that the department is offering to any gun owner that wants one. Source: 'Lives are at stake': Tampa police urge gun owners … Continue reading ‘Lives are at stake’: Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed
Moms who lost their children to gun violence work with Columbus teens
A group of Columbus mothers started a new program for young people, encouraging them to set goals for their future.Mothers of Murdered Columbus Children is a s Source: Moms who lost their children to gun violence work with Columbus teens
Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
Police say a young child is in critical but stable condition after they accidentally shot themselves at a Phoenix apartment on Saturday. Source: Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
Laws that keep kids away from guns reduce deaths, whereas others lead to more shootings
An analysis of various U.S. gun control policies spotlights their effects on gun-related violence Source: Laws that keep kids away from guns reduce deaths, whereas others lead to more shootings