A recent school shooting in Minneapolis has ignited fears among parents in Rochester about the safety of their children as they prepare to return to school. In discussions with gun safety advocates, many parents expressed that the tragedy highlights the need for secure gun storage, especially considering that around 75% of school shooters use weapons that are easily accessible from home.
Deborah Antoniades, a member of the advocacy group Moms Demand Action, shared her distress over a shelter-in-place drill her grandson described, lamenting the loss of childhood innocence. As communities grapple with these concerns, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester has called for prayers and support for the victims and their families, emphasizing the importance of safety measures for schools across the state.
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