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9 Jul, 2013

Study: Many young assault victims have illegal guns and ready to use them – Michigan Radio

A study of young assault victims in Michigan finds many are at high risk for gun possession and aggression. The University of Michigan Injury Center conducted a survey of young people treated for assault injuries at an emergency department in Flint.

Gun violence kills more teens and young adults than anything except auto accidents, according to the report.

“We found that there were high rates of firearm possession among youth 14 to 24, with almost a quarter of the sample having firearms, either owning them or carrying them,” says Dr. Patrick Carter, a U-M emergency physician and researcher.

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