#gun-safety

#gun-safety

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy allegedly shot his father to death after previously having his Nintendo Switch handheld gaming system taken away. The boy is facing criminal homicide charges after a 13 January shooting at his family's home in Duncannon Borough. As put in court documents obtained and reported by WGAL News 8, the case illustrates how easily children can access guns in the US, where firearms are ubiquitous.

Special Agent John Vecchio stated during a press conference, 'The message behind the campaign is simple: If you're buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one, you are committing a crime. You're helping potentially arm someone with dangerous intentions.' This emphasizes the seriousness of straw purchases and their implications on public safety.

A tragic incident unfolded in Queens, NY, where 14-year-old Jamauri Mezar was found fatally shot inside an apartment, believed to be handling a gun.

The sheriff's office highlighted that drone technology and the Behavioral Health Unit enabled swift action to prevent a potential deadly force encounter with the children.

McGee, a fifth-year senior, started each of the last two seasons for the Bears, earning all-conference honors in 2023.