It’s obvious there are dangers to firing gunshots in the air. Because when the bullets come down, they can and injure or even kill someone. Arlington police are using this incident as an example to show how dangerous the action can be.
The Arlington Police Department says a 12-year-old boy's close call should serve as a reminder about the dangers of illegal, celebratory gunfire.The child is out of the hospital, but he is still recovering from the incident.
A 12-year-old boy was celebrating the new year with his family on the 200 block of Roberts Circle in Arlington. Arlington Police Sgt. Courtney White says the injuries were non-life threatening, and the child was released from the hospital over the weekend. It’s obvious there are dangers to firing gunshots in the air. Because when the bullets come down, they can and injure or even kill someone. The boy's mother did not want to do an interview on camera, but she told FOX 4 over the phone that he is still recovering, adding that some of the bullet is still in her son's neck and is experiencing pain and having a hard time sleeping.
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