“It’s definitely unsettling,” said Benjamin Ward as he walked through Curtis Hixon Park with his 1-year-old daughter. Source: ‘It’s definitely unsettling’: 13-year-old accused of shooting another teen at Curtis Hixon Park
Letter: Protect children from gun violence
I do not really care if guns kill people or people kill people. I do care that since 2020, more children in this country have died from gun violence than from car accidents. Source: Letter: Protect children from gun violence
Mothers who lost children to gun violence to march in Uptown
A group of mothers who have lost their children to gun violence is marching this weekend in Uptown. Source: Mothers who lost children to gun violence to march in Uptown
Following 2 deadly unintentional shootings involving children, police discuss storing guns safely
“They can obtain one of these gun locks for free. One of these could represent somebody’s life that, otherwise, could be cut short by accidental gunfire.” Source: Following 2 deadly unintentional shootings involving children, police discuss storing guns safely
Moms demand action | Community Reporter
City perspective Moms demand action rebecca noecker city council member, ward 2 columnist Firearms are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control. We have by far the highest rate of child mortality by firearm compared to similarly large and wealthy countries. In fact, 97% … Continue reading Moms demand action | Community Reporter
Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two children were accidentally shot over the New Year's weekend – 9-year-old Jarvis Watts was killed in what family said was an accidental shooting inside a house in the South Side's Brainerd neighborhood, while … Continue reading Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
Boy shot by accident when sibling was trying to clear gun
Authorities are investigating the accidental shooting of a child, shot by his older sibling at their home on Humboldt Creek Road on Friday. Source: Boy shot by accident when sibling was trying to clear gun
Child accidentally shoots, kills 4-year-old boy in Louisiana
Two people were shot late Friday afternoon on Morningside Dr. in Shreveport’s Werner Park neighborhood. SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – One child was killed while another was injured in a shooting Friday afternoon in Shreveport‘s Werner Park neighborhood. Police were called to the scene just before 5 p.m. on Morningside Dr., between Fairy Ave. and Hearne … Continue reading Child accidentally shoots, kills 4-year-old boy in Louisiana
Research Finds That Having a Gun in Your Home Can Make Your Household Less Safe
A new study finds that residents of states with higher levels of gun ownership are more likely to be shot to death by a family member or intimate partner. Source: Research Finds That Having a Gun in Your Home Can Make Your Household Less Safe
A record number of America’s kids were injured or killed by gunfire in 2022
More than 6,000 children and teens were injured or killed in shootings in 2022. What's contributing to the rise in gun violence? It was less than an hour into 2022 when the first child was shot. The 14-year-old girl was standing outside watching fireworks in St. Louis when a bullet hit her in the arm. In the year … Continue reading A record number of America’s kids were injured or killed by gunfire in 2022