Gunfire at Avenues Mall raises questions about teen gatherings, prevention measures

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Safety concerns remain days after gunfire sent people running at The Avenues Mall during a large gathering of teenagers.

Jacksonville police said no one was hurt in Saturday’s shooting, but the chaos has left shoppers and parents with lingering questions: Are large teen gatherings the problem, or is access to guns the bigger issue?

First Coast News Crime and Safety Expert Ken Jefferson says the answer is layered…

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