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Father accidentally shoots 5-year-old in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.

A 5-year-old boy was accidentally shot and wounded by his father in the Olney section of Philadelphia. The father, who was on house arrest following a conviction on firearms charges last month, was handling a gun when it went off. The child was shot in the pelvis and is in stable condition at a hospital. Police are questioning the father and several other people, and an investigation is ongoing to determine if anyone will be charged.

gun-violence2 years ago

Students across the US demand action on gun violence

Students from several schools in Massachusetts walked out to protest gun violence and call for better mental health resources and stronger action from lawmakers. While they generally feel safe within their own community, recent shootings in other states have left them feeling vulnerable. The reality of shelter in place and lockdown drills is not enough, and students are calling for more protective laws against gun violence.