The Brief
- Three teenagers were killed in two separate gun violence incidents in Mesquite within a single week.
- Police said both cases involved stolen firearms, and a 2023 study suggests many guns are stolen from unlocked cars in North Texas.
- The community and law enforcement are holding a meeting to discuss solutions, distribute gun locks, and provide advice for parents.
MESQUITE, Texas – Three teenagers have lost their lives to gun violence in Mesquite in recent days. Now the community is partnering with law enforcement officials to find solutions.
Mesquite Teen Gun Violence
The backstory:
In late July, Mesquite police surrounded a house on Pecan Creek Drive after two teenagers were shot. A 16-year-old was killed, and a 15-year-old was wounded. Another 15-year-old juvenile was charged with murder.
Two days later, a 16-year-old and a 15-year-old were found shot in the bedroom of a home on Rusk Drive. Both teens later died at the hospital.…