15-year-old son of LAPD officers killed himself with gun found in home. L.A. County to pay $495,000
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Aiden's tragic death highlights the critical importance of firearm safety, especially in homes where law enforcement officers live, emphasizing their responsibility to secure weapons.
The case underscores severe systemic issues in protocols concerning the access minors have to firearms, particularly in homes with police-issued guns.
The county Board of Supervisors settled for $495,000, signaling the lengths families will go to hold institutions accountable for inadequate safety measures regarding firearms.
Settlement lawyer Steve Vartazarian emphasized the need for police officers to have the same obligations as civilians in safely storing firearms to prevent tragedies.
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