While much of the talk around gun violence stems from the shocking regularity of mass shootings, not enough attention is paid to a far more frequent occurrence -- teens and young adults murdering each other, writes guest columnist Ken Wood. Source: Teen shootings should alarm us all: Ken Wood (Opinion)
Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter’s accidental shooting death
4-year-old Savannah Holmes died in May 2022 after picking up her father's gun. Akeem Holmes pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Source: Des Moines father gets deferred judgment in daughter's accidental shooting death
Experts: Gun lock could have prevented Richneck Elementary School shooting
According to the K-12 School Shooting Database, in the last 53 years, nearly 893 of all school shooters were minors. This means they accessed the gun from a parent or other source. Source: Experts: Gun lock could have prevented Richneck Elementary School shooting
Joliet Teen Arrested After Gun Accidentally Fires
Source: Joliet Teen Arrested After Gun Accidentally Fires - 1340 WJOL
St. Louis shooting leaves 16-year-old injured
Police did not release any additional information about the victim. Source: St. Louis shooting leaves 16-year-old injured
‘I’m dreading the day that it could happen to me,’ says Iowa high school student
DES MOINES, Iowa — The foggy, gloomy weather matched the seriousness of an organization’s message near the steps of the Iowa Statehouse Tuesday. Next Monday, Io Source: ‘I’m dreading the day that it could happen to me,’ says Iowa high school student
15-year-old dies following accidental shooting on Indy’s east side
INDIANAPOLIS – A 15-year-old is dead following an accidental shooting on Indy’s east side. The death marks the city’s first homicide of 2023. Police said the shooting appears to be unintentional, b… Tim Tomich, a firearms safety instructor in Westfield, believes nearly all accidental shootings are avoidable. “Safety is not something that happens by accident. … Continue reading 15-year-old dies following accidental shooting on Indy’s east side
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
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
Springfield neighborhood mourns death of a juvenile after an accidental shooting
Police are investigating the accidental shooting death of a juvenile in Springfield. Source: Springfield neighborhood mourns death of a juvenile after an accidental shooting