Multiple Teens Arrested After Drive-By Shootings Near Schools in Vancouver, Edmonton

Several incidents involving teenagers and gun violence near schools and community areas have raised concerns in different cities. In Edmonton, two teenage boys were wounded in a drive-by shooting in the usually quiet Strathearn neighborhood, unsettling residents who noted the unusual nature of the crime in their community. In Jackson, Mississippi, two teens were arrested for their involvement in the murder of a 24-year-old man in broad daylight across from an elementary school, prompting police to seek additional information from the public. In Vancouver, a drive-by shooting near the Jim Parsley Community Center led to a lockdown at Roosevelt Elementary School; subsequently, two teenage boys were arrested for bringing a stolen handgun into the school, resulting in the suspension of in-person programs at the center for the remainder of the school year. These events highlight ongoing challenges with youth-related gun violence and its impact on community safety, especially near schools and family-oriented neighborhoods.