St. Louis Top Prosecutor Urges Gun Safety Amid Summer, July 4 Celebrations
July 2, 2025

ST. LOUIS — The city's top prosecutor urges parents to keep guns out of reach to prevent tragedy. 


St. Louis City Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore told 5 On Your Side that during his time as circuit attorney, he's seen a number of cases of children getting a hold of a gun and shooting themselves or someone else.


He said he's making more of an effort to talk about these issues publicly. 


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St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office

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