Youth Violence

Three teens shot outside of a high school

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BALTIMORE, MD – Three teenagers sustained non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting incident near Carver Vocational Technical High School in west Baltimore on Friday morning, coinciding with the commencement of classes. This recent episode amplifies concerns over the growing incidents of youth violence in the city. Notably, several Baltimore public school students have faced gun violence on or proximate to their school premises this year. This is despite a general reduction in gun-related incidents over the …

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Six Milwaukee teens shot after Juneteenth celebration

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In the aftermath of a Juneteenth celebration in downtown Milwaukee, six teenagers were wounded by gunfire. Milwaukee police sprung into action, responding to a call at Rose Park near the city center, shortly after 4:21 pm on Monday. The victims, ranging from 14 to 19 years of age, comprised of four girls and two boys. Fortunately, none of their injuries were life-threatening, as confirmed by Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey B. Norman during a press briefing. …

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