Report shows gun use among teenagers is on the rise

Gun use among children is on the rise both nationally and in the Tampa Bay area. A recent report from Everytown shows children unintentionally shot and killed 157 people and injured 270 last year. According to Safe and Sound Hillsborough, in 2022, 201 kids were arrested on firearm charges. In 2023, that number jumped up to 221. This year, we are off to a bad start, with 74 children already dealing with firearm charges.