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Public health
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Firearm Influencers' Are Targeting Kids on Social Media. What Parents Should Know

Children encounter significant gun-related content online via algorithms and targeted marketing while platforms lack transparency about minors' data and exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US boy, 11, allegedly shoots father to death after Nintendo Switch taken away

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.
US news
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National Football League
fromESPN.com
3 months ago

Records: WMU police called twice to aid Kneeland

Western Michigan police conducted welfare checks on Marshawn Kneeland over mental-health and firearm concerns; he died Nov. 6 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

What Happened At My 8-Year-Old's Soccer Game Traumatized Me

An 8-year-old and a 9-year-old found a discarded, loaded handgun near a crowded ball field, exposing children and families to a hidden firearm.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

I Was Staunchly Against This Present for My Kid. My In-Laws Bought It for Him Anyway.

Parents can reasonably forbid toy guns in their home and should communicate non-negotiable safety boundaries despite family disagreement.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

San Francisco police launch free firearm storage program to prevent family tragedies

San Francisco residents can voluntarily drop off firearms at any of the city's 10 police stations for secure, free storage for up to one year.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

Miami Gardens child hospitalized after 'self-inflicted' gunshot to leg

A toddler in Miami Gardens suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg, leading to hospitalization.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago

'Don't Lie for the Other Guy.' ATF targets straw purchases of guns

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.
US politics
US politics
fromGothamist
7 months ago

NY judge drops charges against boy who accidentally shot 15-year-old cousin

A judge ruled that a 12-year-old boy won't be prosecuted for accidentally shooting his cousin, citing adult irresponsibility in gun storage.
#involuntary-manslaughter
fromsfist.com
7 months ago
US politics

San Leandro 18-Year-Old Released From Jail After Killing Girlfriend, Claims Shooting Was Accidental

fromsfist.com
7 months ago
US politics

San Leandro 18-Year-Old Released From Jail After Killing Girlfriend, Claims Shooting Was Accidental

more#involuntary-manslaughter
fromQueens, NY Patch
8 months ago

Boy Fatally Shot In The Head Inside NYC Apartment, NYPD Says

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.
NYC parents
Parenting
fromHarvard Business Review
8 months ago

Moms Demand Action Founder on What It Takes to Lead Change

Sustaining change requires ownership, ongoing effort, and coalition-building, as demonstrated by Shannon Watts' journey with Moms Demand Action.
#child-endangerment
fromsfist.com
9 months ago
SF parents

Antioch Grandfather Will Face Felony Charges for Letting Three-Year-Old Shoot and Kill Himself

fromsfist.com
10 months ago
SF parents

Antioch Police to Recommend Charging Grandfather of Three-Year-Old Boy Who Shot and Killed Himself

fromsfist.com
9 months ago
SF parents

Antioch Grandfather Will Face Felony Charges for Letting Three-Year-Old Shoot and Kill Himself

fromsfist.com
10 months ago
SF parents

Antioch Police to Recommend Charging Grandfather of Three-Year-Old Boy Who Shot and Killed Himself

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Marketing tech
fromThe Verge
9 months ago

If algorithms radicalize a mass shooter, are companies to blame?

Social media platforms may bear responsibility for radicalizing individuals through algorithmic content recommendations.
Legal case hinges on interpretation of Section 230 and whether platforms can be held liable for user-generated harm.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

'Rust' movie armorer completes prison sentence in fatal New Mexico set shooting

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed has been released from prison after serving 18 months for involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Father of accused Ga. school shooter has been arrested. Both are to appear in court

The father of a school shooter faces severe charges for allowing his son to access a weapon.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
9 months ago

Shocking video shows 2 young boys handling loaded gun in New Mexico

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.
NYC parents
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Contra Costa Sheriff's volunteer, allowed to take gun parts from police gun range, pleads to felony charge

A man was convicted for taking gun parts and ammo from a sheriff's gun range while volunteering.
He received 90 days of house arrest and a two-year probation as part of a plea deal.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Antioch grandpa charged with felonies over 3-year-old boy accidentally killing himself

A 51-year-old man faces felony charges after his grandson fatally shot himself with an unsecured gun.
The case highlights the importance of responsible gun storage to ensure child safety.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

I wish I'd never written that damn movie': Rust director Joel Souza on finishing his film after the fatal on-set shooting

Joel Souza's aversion to guns intensified after the on-set shooting incident during the filming of 'Rust', leading to tragic consequences.
fromESPN.com
10 months ago

Missouri St. safety dies in apparent gun mishap

McGee, a fifth-year senior, started each of the last two seasons for the Bears, earning all-conference honors in 2023.
Chicago Bears
SF parents
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner's stepmother taught him how to handle guns: sheriff

Phoenix Ikner, suspected FSU shooter, learned gun handling from his law enforcement stepmother, raising serious questions about family influence and firearm access.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

Everything You Know About Guns and Firearm Legality is Wrong

Texas is moving to remove restrictions on short-barrel firearms, contrasting with a national trend of tightening gun ownership regulations.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
10 months ago

From Narcan to gun locks, new vending machines in Sonoma Co. dispense free lifesaving items

Sonoma County's new vending machines provide free emergency health supplies, including Narcan and gun locks, aiming to reduce barriers to access.
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