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Electric Monk

(13,869 posts)
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 01:03 PM Oct 2015

8-year-old dead, 11-year-old charged in fatal shooting

(snip)

When they arrived, they found the 8-year-old lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in the chest. Crews took the girl to Morristown Hamblen Hospital, where she later died.

Officials recovered a 12 gauge shotgun and BB pistol. An 11-year-old boy is in custody and charged with first degree murder. An investigation in ongoing.

http://www.wbir.com/story/news/2015/10/04/fatal-shooting/73329258/

They should also charge whoever let the boy get the gun. Throw the book at em.

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8-year-old dead, 11-year-old charged in fatal shooting (Original Post) Electric Monk Oct 2015 OP
I'm sure the parent are "responsible gun owners" who have guns 'for protection' 99th_Monkey Oct 2015 #1
Another day, another shooting. SheilaT Oct 2015 #2
Hmm, a 5th or maybe 6th grader. edgineered Oct 2015 #3
Really?! First degree murder?! ffs nt Mnemosyne Oct 2015 #4
 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
2. Another day, another shooting.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 01:16 PM
Oct 2015

Keep in mind that at least thirty people each and every day are killed with guns in this country. I just wish that every single one of those deaths got wall to wall coverage for 24 hours. Maybe then the gun apologists would start to get it.

edgineered

(2,101 posts)
3. Hmm, a 5th or maybe 6th grader.
Sun Oct 4, 2015, 01:21 PM
Oct 2015

Maybe he couldn't reach the medicine cabinet or find the car keys, so death by poisoning or vehicular homicide was off the table. As someone with a complete understanding of morality, law, and social skills he was undoubtedly influenced by pro-gun forums and NRA talking points.

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