03-03-2015, 07:50 PM
Killing Kids with Negligence and Irresponsible Gun Ownership -- By the Numbers
--4 days
--3 Kids
--Ages 3, 4, and 6
--All in 1 County (Harris, Texas)
Unbelievable...
On Friday, a 3-year-old died after he shot himself in the neck while playing with a gun at home. His mother was in the next room when she heard the shot go off.
On Sunday, 4-year-old Codrick McCall, Jr. shot and killed himself with a gun he found at a relative's house. The boy, who was being watched by a babysitter at the time, had been placed at the home by Child Protective Services.
On Monday, a 5-year-old fatally shot his 6-year-old brother at their house. The boys' uncle, Thomas Gray, told the Houston Chronicle the children's parents were generally very careful about keeping their guns safe. He added that it's possible the boys mistook the gun for a toy.
Yesterday a press conference was held. The Sheriff's Office and Harris County Constable Ron Hickman reminded the public that their offices distribute free gun locks. "If we can prevent one person from being killed or hurt from firearm accidents through the distribution of these free gun locks, then we have met our challenge," Hickman said in a statement Monday.
--4 days
--3 Kids
--Ages 3, 4, and 6
--All in 1 County (Harris, Texas)
Unbelievable...
On Friday, a 3-year-old died after he shot himself in the neck while playing with a gun at home. His mother was in the next room when she heard the shot go off.
On Sunday, 4-year-old Codrick McCall, Jr. shot and killed himself with a gun he found at a relative's house. The boy, who was being watched by a babysitter at the time, had been placed at the home by Child Protective Services.
On Monday, a 5-year-old fatally shot his 6-year-old brother at their house. The boys' uncle, Thomas Gray, told the Houston Chronicle the children's parents were generally very careful about keeping their guns safe. He added that it's possible the boys mistook the gun for a toy.
Yesterday a press conference was held. The Sheriff's Office and Harris County Constable Ron Hickman reminded the public that their offices distribute free gun locks. "If we can prevent one person from being killed or hurt from firearm accidents through the distribution of these free gun locks, then we have met our challenge," Hickman said in a statement Monday.