Teen Gun Deaths Up
James Ramirez in 2005
A new report on child deaths in Sacramento County shows a 30% increase in the number of teenagers killed by guns.
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(Sacramento, CA)
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Half the gun deaths were suicides – the other half were homicides, including gang-related killings. The dramatic figures were just presented to the County Board of Supervisors. The growing rate of teen violence is taking its toll on police, residents and parents.