Multiple US Teens Critically Wounded in Separate Shootings

Multiple recent shootings involving teenagers have raised serious concerns across different U.S. communities. In Lauderhill, Florida, two teens were shot at an apartment complex, leaving one in critical condition and the other stable, with police unsure of the motive and no arrests made. In Nashville, Tennessee, a 16-year-old was critically wounded after a gunshot fired during an incident where four teens were reportedly playing with guns inside a townhome; one teen fled the scene with the firearms and remains missing while two others are cooperating with police. Meanwhile, in Everett, Washington, an 11-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting believed to be gang-related, after a 20-year-old man fired at a group spray-painting graffiti and was subsequently arrested. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks of gun violence among youth, involving both accidental and potentially gang-related shootings. Law enforcement continues active investigations in these cases to determine causes and hold perpetrators accountable.