There has been a mini-spate of deaths and reported suicide attempts among Arlington Public Schools students in the last month, ARLnow has learned. A middle schooler died after Christmas and a high schooler died in mid-January, according to sources in the school community. Medics have been dispatched to Arlington schools a number of times since … Continue reading A recent mini-rash of student deaths is part of deepening mental health crisis among local youth
Firearms safety trainer on gun safety for children: ‘You can never be safe enough’
Incidents of guns getting in the wrong hands have recently made headlines.In Virginia, a six-year-old is accused of shooting his teacher and in Indiana, a man Source: Firearms safety trainer on gun safety for children: 'You can never be safe enough'
Parents of teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
The lives of Bruce and Claire Petillo were forever changed on Sept. 5, 2021, when their teenage son went to spend the night with a friend and never returned after being killed in an accidental shooting. “This is not political, it’s about human life,” Bruce said. “If every gun owner was as responsible as they … Continue reading Parents of teen killed in accidental shooting hope ‘Christian’s Law’ will save lives
Guns found at two Nashville schools in unrelated cases
Two guns were recovered Wednesday in separate incidents at a pair of Nashville schools. Source: Guns found at two Nashville schools in unrelated cases
Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan’s Law
Fifteen-year-old Ethan Song accidentally shot himself with an improperly stored gun at a friend's house in 2018. This law aims to reduce accidental shootings. Source: Lawmakers plan to reintroduce gun storage bill, Ethan's Law
Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be required to store their guns safely, away from minors
Letter writers advocate for state legislation to require gun owners to store their firearms safely, argue society should be looking more harshly at the mother of the 6-year-old who shot his teacher, and state that the parents should be held responsible for the 6-year-old shooter's actions. Source: Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be … Continue reading Letters for Jan. 15: Gun owners should be required to store their guns safely, away from minors
Virginia moms advocate for stronger gun storage laws after school shooting
Hundreds of advocates with the group Moms Demand Action came to the Virginia State Capitol on Friday to urge lawmakers to pass gun reform, including stronger firearm storage laws. Source: Virginia moms advocate for stronger gun storage laws after school shooting
New study finds firearm death and injury rates in children increased during pandemic
A researcher from MU School of Medicine conducted the study at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Source: New study finds firearm death and injury rates in children increased during pandemic
Kentucky gun laws on safe storage questioned after Virginia shooting
Questions are being raised about gun safety laws in Kentucky after a six-year-old in Virginia shot his teacher with a parent's gun. Source: Kentucky gun laws on safe storage questioned after Virginia shooting
Accidental deaths, homicide, suicide leading causes of local children’s deaths
A grim report presented Tuesday to the Kern County Board of Supervisors laid bare for the first time how COVID-19 impacted local children who died most commonly from motor vehicle Source: Accidental deaths, homicide, suicide leading causes of local children's deaths