Gun safety advocates are calling for more research into the risks of firearms after a 13-year-old boy was killed in Washington, D.C. in a shooting incident.
Karon Blake, a Black middle school student, was fatally shot in the 1000 block of Quincy Street NE on Saturday, January 7th. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, a man inside a nearby residence heard noises outside and thought someone was tampering with cars. He went outside with a registered firearm to investigate and had an “interaction” with Karon.
Karon was taken to a hospital and died after lifesaving attempts, officials said. Outrage has been building in the wake of the incident, with gun safety advocates calling for more research into the risks of firearms and for them to be treated like other public health threats.
“We must treat gun violence like the public health crisis it is,” said a statement from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. “We must invest in research to understand the root causes of gun violence and how to prevent it.”
The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
Key takeaways:
- Gun safety advocates are calling for more research into the risks of firearms after a 13-year-old boy was killed in Washington, D.C.
- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence stated that gun violence must be treated like a public health crisis and research must be invested into understanding the root causes of gun violence and how to prevent it.
- The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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