Jordan Traynor isn’t sure how the stolen gun ended up in his hands. He just remembers the man swinging and him pulling the trigger because, in that moment, he couldn’t see another way to protect himself.
Now 18, Traynor was one of 11 children charged with murder in 2021, the highest number in a decade.
His case highlights a larger question Louisville has long grappled with: What is fueling youth violence, and what can be done to stop it? Recent shootings — including a September gunfight that left a 17-year-old dead and two wounded, along with two bus stop shootings within the first two weeks of school — amplify the public’s concern…