Father and Son Arrested Following Fatal Shooting by 10-Year-Old in California
TL;DR
In California, a 10-year-old boy used his father's stolen gun to fatally shoot another 10-year-old in a parking lot. The father, Arkete Davis, faces multiple felony charges, including child endangerment and possession of a firearm by a felon. The gun had been stolen in 2017, and Davis was prohibited from owning firearms. The incident highlights ongoing issues with gun safety, as studies show many children live in homes with unlocked and loaded guns, leading to numerous unintentional shootings by minors.
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