Teen Injured in Shooting in Baker, Louisiana

A series of shootings involving teenagers have been reported across the United States, highlighting a disturbing trend of youth gun violence. In Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood, a 17-year-old was critically injured after being shot multiple times on his porch, with the suspect still at large (6abc). In Greenwood, Indiana, a 13-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after shooting another 13-year-old during an incident involving multiple juveniles handling a gun (WTHR). Meanwhile, in Baker, Louisiana, a 16-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries after being shot, with the investigation still in its early stages (WAFB). A report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions indicates that gun-related deaths among children and teens have increased dramatically, with Black juveniles being disproportionately affected (BRProud).