Babies with guns
by digby
Here’s a horrible story that could have been prevented if we had a sane gun policy:
After a tragic series of events in South Carolina on Wednesday, a toddler and his dad are each dead from what police believe to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds.
“Our hearts are heavy at the tremendous loss of life,” Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said.
Police said they believe that Kyree Myers, 2, found a loaded gun and accidentally shot himself. His mother called 911.
When police responded, they found Kyree’s dad, 38-year-old Keon Myers, threatening to harm himself, according to a press release. Officers made several commands for Keon Myers to drop the weapon.
I couoldn’t figure out what happened with the father. Maybe he had warrants. Maybe he was overwhelmed with grief. Whatever it was, if there hadn’t been a loaded gun in the house none of this would have happened.
Why did they need a loaded gun in the house? Why do we encourage, celebrate, doing such a thing?
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