Youth gun violence surges in the US, with gun deaths becoming the top cause of death for 1-17 year-olds, up 31% last year.

As schools reopen, US faces a surge in youth gun violence, with gun deaths becoming the top cause of death for 1-17 year-olds, up 31% last year. Cities such as Indianapolis hold peace walks and Seattle invests $14.5m in safety measures. Disproportionately, Black children are 18x more likely to be killed in a gun homicide than white children. Advocates call for comprehensive solutions to this ongoing crisis.

August 28, 2024
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