Shootings of Minors Reported Across Several U.S. Cities

Recent shootings in multiple U.S. cities have injured or killed several children and adults, prompting ongoing police investigations and manhunts. In Houston, authorities are searching for a suspect after a 7-year-old boy was wounded by a stray bullet while eating in his apartment. Philadelphia police arrested a 43-year-old man for allegedly shooting a 13-year-old boy in a dispute over wet concrete. In Memphis, police are seeking a suspect who shot a 6-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man at an apartment complex, both of whom survived. Maple Heights, Ohio, saw a male shot several times in a backyard altercation involving two vehicles, while Clarendon County, South Carolina, authorities investigate two homicides, including the fatal shooting of a 32-year-old man. These incidents highlight the persistent problem of gun violence impacting children and communities nationwide.