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Youth Gun Violence in Seattle | Spokane News
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A deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival has reignited urgent concerns about youth gun violence, even as crime statistics show a national decline. While juvenile arrests and gunshot injuries have dropped to pre-pandemic lows, the presence of untraceable ghost guns and modified automatic weapons among teens signals a dangerous escalation. City leaders are calling for proactive community programs over reactive outrage, while prosecutors push for legal reforms to stop repeat offenders before tragedy strikes again. With guns now the top cause of death for U.S. teens, this isn’t just a local crisis—it’s a national reckoning.
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