Durham accidental shooting shows pervasive dangers around children and guns

In Durham, North Carolina, a four-year-old boy was shot after accessing an unsecured handgun, marking the fifth such incident in central North Carolina this year. The boy's father, Patrick Daye, faces charges for leaving the gun unsecured. This tragedy has sparked concerns about gun safety, with campaigns like NC SAFE offering advice and tools for safe storage. North Carolina ranks high in youth gun violence, and experts say safe storage could prevent many incidents. As the boy recovers, the message of safe gun storage becomes increasingly urgent. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.