Juvenile crime

13-year-old boy fatally shot man whose leg was blocking aisle of bus, Denver police say

13-year-old boy fatally shot man whose leg was blocking aisle of bus, Denver police say. These are the chilling words that have gripped headlines and left a nation in shock. As I delve into the details of this tragic incident, I cannot help but be overwhelmed by a sense of disbelief and dismay. How did we reach a point where a young teenager is armed with a gun? What is happening within our society that perpetuates such violence? These questions linger in my mind, but the answers are far from clear.

It is distressing to think that a 13-year-old boy, at an age where he should be focused on school, hobbies, and friends, would resort to pulling the trigger in a fit of anger.… Continue reading