Griffin Gonzalez joined WRTV as a reporter in January of 2024. He is thrilled to be back in Indianapolis, telling impactful stories in the communities he grew up in.
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis gun safety advocates are asking all gun owners to revisit how they store their weapons.On Sunday, IMPD responded to three separate incidents where a child was shot.One incident is believed to be an accidental shooting while the others are still under investigation.For IMPD Officer and father Tommy Thompson, it is personal.“It's horrible, just horrific. I can't fathom it as a parent,” Thompson shared.“You hate to see anyone involved in this.
Indy Arms Company is a gun training center that also sells firearms.Retail manager Mark Welter echoes the same message to his clients.“If the kids can find their Christmas presents, they're going to find that gun. If they're going to find that gun, they're going to be curious about it,” Welter said.He says accidental gun shots are completely preventable.“There's lots of tools that help that a lot. Manufacturers are now shipping locking devices with their guns.
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