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After 13-year-old’s death, community leader says gun safety should start in schools
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tom Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The boy's uncle is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss, finding it difficult to understand how his nephew's life was cut short.
A community leader is calling for gun safety education in schools after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a home. The boy was visiting a friend when the incident occurred. The boy's uncle is struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss, finding it difficult to understand how his nephew's life was cut short.
The uncle remembers his nephew as a good kid who enjoyed playing games. Further details about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the boy's death, are available from local news sources, such as WSB-TV.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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