A 15-year-old boy in Washington state was charged with five counts of first-degree murder after shooting his parents and three siblings on October 21, using his father’s gun. The teenager, the only one who knew the lockbox code, also faces an attempted murder charge. His next court appearance is set for January 8.
Gun violence, which has become the leading cause of death among children in the U.S., is highlighted by recent cases where parents were prosecuted for allowing access to firearms. Advocacy groups like Grandmothers Against Gun Violence emphasize the dangers of easy access to guns by youth.
Source : CGTN