A 2-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being shot Wednesday evening in DeKalb County. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident that left the child with severe injuries.
🚨 What’s Happening:
- DeKalb County police responded to a report of a person shot at around 5:41 p.m. on Shamrock Drive.
- Upon arrival, officers found the 2-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
⚠️ Between the Lines: The details surrounding how the child was shot remain unclear, and authorities have not released further information on any potential suspects or the exact cause of the shooting.
- As of now, the investigation is ongoing, and police are working to determine whether the shooting was accidental or intentional.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
• Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
• Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
• Gun-related injuries: 36,357
• Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
• Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
• Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
• Gun-related injuries: 38,500
• Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents . This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken. And what’s more, these numbers tell us that the situation isn’t improving.
