Whenever there is a mass shooting in the United States, the national gun debate intensifies and in recent years that’s increasingly meant discussing how to protect young people from gun violence amid a shocking rise in deaths.
Since 2019, gun violence has become the leading cause of death among Americans under the age of 18, surpassing car accidents. A closer look at the numbers reveals even more alarming trends, especially among young African Americans. CONTINUED
Dante Chinni, NBC News
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