According to data from the CDC, researchers found that in 2020 firearm-related injuries became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents. BOGALUSA, La. — Counselors are back on campus for students and staff inside Bogalusa City Schools. “We’re just trying to make sure they’re safe at school,” Superintendent Lisa Tanner said. Tanner says … Continue reading ‘We don’t realize all the things our children deal with’ | Bogalusa City School counselors address a nationwide gun problem
Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot
Dec. 1—An 18-year-old man faces a manslaughter charge after a rifle he was handling went off and killed a 17-year-old woman at a home, according to police. Bethany Ann England was shot late the night of Nov. 22. Source: Teen's death attributed to accidental rifle shot Source: Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot - … Continue reading Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot
Bartholomew County parents push for gun safety after alleged accidental shooting
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY— There's a renewed push in Bartholomew County for gun safety from police and parents. The push comes after an 18-year-old in Hope, Indiana told police he accidentally shot his friend thinking he was using an airsoft gun last week. The friend ultimately died from his injuries. Now a group of parents is working … Continue reading Bartholomew County parents push for gun safety after alleged accidental shooting
Mourning another lost teen
Another South Florida family is mourning a young life taken far too soon. “My child will never get to live out his dream,” said an inconsolable Sonya Stevenson, who watched moments of her slain 17-year-old son’s life play out on an LED screen truck during a vigil Friday night. North Miami Senior High School star … Continue reading Mourning another lost teen
Teen arrested after gun accidentally fires in school, injuring other student, MPD says
A 15-year-old boy was shot at Freedom Prep Charter School Monday afternoon, MPD said. A day later, another 15-year-old has been charged in connection. Source: Teen arrested after gun accidentally fires in school, injuring other student, MPD says
Illinois mother shares her devastating story to get people talking about gun safety
The number of children dying from gunshot wounds – either intentional, accidental, or suicide – started rising sharply in the United States in 2019. Source: Illinois mother shares her devastating story to get people talking about gun safety
A grieving father wants to awake people to gun violence. He wants you to imagine how it feels
How to cut through and make people feel the things they need to feel is a growing challenge I recently had the opportunity to speak to the prolific, effective and straight-talking American anti-gun violence campaigner Fred Guttenberg for my Bloomberg interviews show. Fred does not mince his words. He also wears his heart on his … Continue reading A grieving father wants to awake people to gun violence. He wants you to imagine how it feels
Teen Shot In Neck When Another Minor ‘Mishandles’ Gun In Central PA: Police
A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the neck in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, Nov. 26, authorities say. The teen was shot on High Street in Akron Borough around 4:16 p.m., according to West Earl Township police... Source: Teen Shot In Neck When Another Minor 'Mishandles' Gun In Central PA: Police
My son died from an accidental gunshot. Too many kids have easy access to guns
Opinion Published on AZ Central: My 15-year-old son Christian died at a friend's house - and, yes, his death was preventable. We must do more to restrict kids' access to guns. Simply put, a gun’s purpose is to kill. That is the cold, hard truth that was tragically realized on Sept. 5, 2021, when my … Continue reading My son died from an accidental gunshot. Too many kids have easy access to guns
Teen who shot, killed friend thought he was holding an airsoft gun
We're learning Joseph Kidwell told police he thought he was holding an airsoft gun before pulling the trigger, shooting Jessie Bragg. Source: Teen who shot, killed friend thought he was holding an airsoft gun