Child shootings, deaths in region involve unsecured guns: A family calls for action
Accidental child shootings, deaths in Miami Valley typically involve unsecured guns Dayton Daily News
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Sustainable Development Goals and Child Gun Safety
Introduction
Bishop, an ex-Centerville police officer, is going to spend the next seven years in prison because of what happened to “Little Jared,” but that’s cold comfort for the toddler’s family members and loved ones, who are struggling to cope with what they describe as immense and immeasurable grief and loss.
The Issue of Accidental Shootings Involving Children
Jared was one of at least 10 young children who have been injured or killed in shootings that were deemed accidental in the region in the last several years, an analysis by this news organization found. This includes two incidents that occurred last month in Harrison Twp. and St. Clair Twp. in Butler County.
Most of the cases have something in common: The firearms used in the shootings were loaded and were not kept under lock or key or someplace out of the reach of children.
Firearm injuries have become the leading cause of death of Americans ages 1 to 19 in the United States, and a study released last year suggested that the vast majority of guns used in fatal accidental shootings involving kids 14 and younger were loaded and were not locked up.
The Need for Child Access Prevention (CAP) Laws
Michelle Rodriguez, Jared’s grandmother, said Ohio needs Child Access Prevention (CAP) laws, which require gun owners to store their firearms in safe and secure places where children do not have access to them.
“I would love to see our lawmakers do something about CAP laws,” said Rodriguez, as she fought back tears while discussing the death of her grandson. “No grieving family should have to ask them to do what they know is right.”
She continued, “I am so fricking sick and tired of being told that it was an accident. I am so fricking sick and tired of being told, ‘Well they went through enough.’ No, I’m sorry … they should be accountable for not locking up their firearm.”
Recent Cases of Accidental Shootings Involving Children
Last month, a mother and her fiancée were indicted after a 22-month-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head at a Harrison Twp. home.
The boy suffered a deep wound above his eyebrow that exposed part of his skull, and officials said they do not know if he will recover the full use of his left eye. The bullet came very close to piercing the boy’s skull.
His mother, 24-year-old Rashaunda Faye Rogers, initially told medics and sheriff’s deputies that the boy hit his head on a metal table, but she later admitted to investigators that he accidentally shot himself with a gun that was kept unsecured on the floor under the bed, says the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officials say the mother was not legally permitted to have a gun.
Sadly, accidental shootings involving children are somewhat common in southwest Ohio.
Rogers and her fiancée were indicted by a grand jury one day after a 13-year-old boy reportedly shot himself on the 2400 block of Jackson Road in St. Clair Twp.
In April 2023, a 4-year-old boy was injured when he shot himself in the stomach with his brother’s gun at Jacot Park in Middletown.
His 27-year-old brother, Yvonte Glover, left the loaded handgun in between the seats of his SUV.
In June 2022, 2-year-old Amorie Jetton Bell shot himself in the head in a house on the 700 block of Goodlow Avenue in Dayton and died a couple of days later. A coroner’s report ruled that the manner of death was an accident.
On Aug. 21, 2021, a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in an apartment on Bloomfield Drive in Trotwood, according to a police report.
His mother, then 23 years old, told police she was carrying a Glock pistol on her hip but she put it on her bed when she went to use the restroom and that
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
SDGs Addressed:
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Targets Identified:
- Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
Indicators:
- Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease.
- Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age.
- Indicator 16.2.1: Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month.
Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are:
- Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being.
- Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
Yes, there are indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
- Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease. This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 3.4.
- Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age. This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 16.1.
- Indicator 16.2.1: Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month. This indicator can be used to measure progress towards Target 16.2.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being | Target 3.4: By 2030, reduce by one-third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. | Indicator 3.4.1: Mortality rate attributed to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, or chronic respiratory disease. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere. | Indicator 16.1.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population, by sex and age. |
| Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | Indicator 16.2.1: Proportion of children aged 1-17 years who experienced any physical punishment and/or psychological aggression by caregivers in the past month. |
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