St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore emphasizes the critical need for gun safety as families prepare for summer activities and July 4 celebrations. With over 1,000 gunshot wounds involving children reported at local hospitals in the past five years, Gore’s call for parents to secure firearms is both timely and urgent.
The statistics are concerning: St. Louis Children’s Hospital has recorded 676 gunshot wounds among children since 2020, including both intentional and unintentional incidents. Gore points out that many parents often underestimate children’s ability to access firearms, and he aims to reduce these preventable tragedies by encouraging responsible gun storage practices.
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