Expert says psychological trauma of child involved shootings can last a lifetime
By Jessica Dupnack and David Komer online producer
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Childhood survivors of gun violence can face emotional trauma for a lifetime
Since October in Detroit, six children have been shot in Detroit either by other kids accidentally or finding an unsecured firearm. It happened again, Tuesday twice, one hour apart, one mile apart.
It happened again, Tuesday twice, one hour apart, one mile apart.
The first, off Justine Street where a 10-year-old found a gun, accidentally shooting his 13-year-old cousin who is in critical condition.
Then, on Omira Street a 3-year-old boy was shot. It’s unclear if he shot himself, or it was another child in the home. Physically, the toddle will recover, but the emotional effects could be lasting.