According to FloridaCharts.com and information derived from the Florida Department of Health Office of Vital Statistics, 929 homicides by firearm discharge occurred in Florida in 2007. Of those deaths, 72 occurred in Palm Beach County, 74 in Broward County, and 203 in Dade County. In that same year, 97 deaths were children 18 years old or younger.
The death of child is always a tragic occurrence. Ultimately, who was at fault and what should have been done differently are questions that arise from the incident. Often after the criminal investigation is complete, civil actions in negligence are also pursued. Depending on the circumstances, negligence can at times be found on the part of the shooter, the owner of the residence or property at which the shooting occurred, the person responsible for supervising the shooter and/or victim, and the owner of the gun.
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