Tragic Shooting of 12-Year-Old Boy in St. Paul Sparks Demands for Answers

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A 12-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed during a birthday celebration in St. Paul. The family claims that someone they know placed a gun in their home without their knowledge, and two boys started playing with it, resulting in the fatal shooting. A 14-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. The family is calling for the gun owner to surrender and emphasizes the importance of gun safety around children. This incident marks the 22nd homicide in St. Paul in 2023.
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