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Kids and Guns

By Catherine M. Welch

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Wilmington, NC – Members of the Wilmington Police Department recently met with residents of the Creekwood South public housing community to talk about the rising problem of gun violence in and around that community.

The latest victim was 17-years-old, the suspects are 16 and 17. Police say more and more teens are settling scores with a gun.

WHQR News takes a deeper look at guns and kids and what is happening on the streets of Wilmington.