The chief of police for the city of Newport News, Virginia was incredulous as he tried to explain how a six-year-old first grader could bring a gun to school and shoot his teacher.
There are also more questions than answers after the shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake by a man who said the boy was breaking into cars. The concern over youth crime is growing exponentially in DC and across the nation. Why is this happening? What can be done about it?
Youth Violence Surging
Why is this happening? What can be done about it?