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crime-and-legal2 years ago•3 min saved

"10-Year-Old Charged in Fatal Shooting of Peer Over Bike Race in California"

In Foothill Farms, California, a 10-year-old boy, Keith “KJ” Frierson, was fatally shot by another 10-year-old following a bicycle race dispute. The suspect's father, Arkete Davis, faces multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a felon and child endangerment, as the gun used was stolen and improperly stored. The community mourns the loss of KJ, remembered as a generous and friendly child. The case highlights the tragic consequences of firearm accessibility to children and the broader issues of gun violence and safety.

via Yahoo News|

##californiashooting #childendangerment

crime-and-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

Father and Son Arrested in Tragic Shooting of Child by 10-Year-Old With Stolen Gun

In Foothill Farms, California, a 10-year-old boy, Keith "KJ" Frierson, was tragically killed by another 10-year-old who had taken his father's gun from the family car. The father, Arkete Davis, faces charges including child endangerment, as he was legally prohibited from owning a firearm due to a felony, and the gun was reported stolen in 2017. The community is mourning the loss, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral costs. This incident highlights the rising number of children and teens killed by guns in the U.S., which has increased by 50% between 2019 and 2021.

via HuffPost|

##california #childendangerment

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Father-Son Arrested Following Fatal Shooting by 10-Year-Old

In Sacramento County, California, a 10-year-old boy has been charged with murder after fatally shooting another 10-year-old with a gun he found in his father's car. The father, Arkete Turan Davis, faces multiple charges including criminal storage of a firearm and child endangerment, with bail set at $500,000. The incident occurred when the boy retrieved cigarettes from the car and discovered the stolen firearm. The victim, Keith "KJ" Frierson, was outside testing his new bike when he was shot. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the victim's family.

via The Independent|

##childendangerment #crime

crime-and-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Father and Son Arrested Following Fatal Shooting by 10-Year-Old in California

In California, a 10-year-old boy used his father's stolen gun to fatally shoot another 10-year-old in a parking lot. The father, Arkete Davis, faces multiple felony charges, including child endangerment and possession of a firearm by a felon. The gun had been stolen in 2017, and Davis was prohibited from owning firearms. The incident highlights ongoing issues with gun safety, as studies show many children live in homes with unlocked and loaded guns, leading to numerous unintentional shootings by minors.

via USA TODAY|

##californiashooting #childendangerment

crime-and-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Father and 10-Year-Old Son Arrested in Sacramento Child Shooting Tragedy"

In Sacramento County, a 10-year-old boy shot and killed another 10-year-old after taking a stolen gun from his father's car. The father, prohibited from owning a gun, was arrested on multiple charges, including child endangerment. The incident, described as avoidable by Sheriff Jim Cooper, highlights issues of irresponsible gun ownership and the impact of illegal firearms on community safety. The sheriff emphasized the need to address these concerns in 2024.

via KCRA Sacramento|

##childgunviolence #crime-and-safety