The death of a three-year-old Minneapolis boy, Jajuan Robinson, has shaken our community. Robinson died after a loaded gun he found at home went off. This devastating incident highlights the urgent need for gun safety in the home. It’s where nearly 90% of child gun deaths happen.
Keeping children safe from guns at home is not complicated. I shared with the Minnesota Reformer three simple, cost-free steps to keep children safe.
Read my full commentary here.
Marc Gorelick, MD
President, chief executive officer
Marc Gorelick, MD, is the former president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Children’s Minnesota. He is deeply committed to advocacy issues that impact children’s health, sustainability and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.
Learn more about his book, “Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis.” All proceeds from the book will be invested back into Children’s Minnesota gun violence prevention work.
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