A 16-year-old boy in Akron is facing multiple charges, including reckless endangerment, after he discharged a homemade “ghost gun” in his residence. The incident occurred on August 22, when police were alerted to gunfire that had resulted in a bullet piercing the wall of a home occupied by residents who were fortunately unharmed.
According to authorities, the boy had assembled the firearm using parts purchased online, admitting to mishandling it when it unexpectedly discharged. He will be charged through the juvenile court system and was released to the custody of his mother following his arrest. The case raises significant questions about the accessibility and regulation of firearms, especially those assembled by individuals underage.
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