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More Columbus Teenagers Using Firearms In Disputes

Columbus Police report about 100 shootings in the city so far this year. 51 of those resulted in homicides. More often these days police say its teenagers firing the guns. Homicide Detective Anne Pennington says more guns are used on the streets to settle scores. (To hear WOSU's Debbie Holmes' interview with Homicide Detective Anne Pennington click the listen icon at the top of the page.)