Inside is a Press-Telegram special report on the devastating physical, emotional and financial consequences of a single, 22-cent bullet fired from a handgun. The purpose of the report is to educate. Before you look inside, you should be aware that it contains graphic photographs and descriptions to which some readers might object. Some may believe the report is too harsh for children to view. We want to let you know about the content of the report in advance so you can take whatever steps you believe is appropriate.
If you'd like additional copies of this special report, please send $3 a copy to 'path of a bullet,' City Desk, Press-Telegram, 604 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90844. You also may buy copies at $3 each in the lobby of the Press-Telegram building.
Article Sections
- Path of a Bullet
- We All Pay the Price
- Tracking Down the Suspects
- Gun Ownership Path Often Doesn't Lead to Killers
- The Price of Justice
- Finding Solutions
- Why Kids Kill
- A Young Murderer Recalls the Day He Said: "Daddy, I Killed Someone"
- Paralyzed by Gunfire
- Teens on Target
- A Prescription for Peace
- Schools Have a Lesson Plan Against Youth Crime
Ralph de la Cruz
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Ralph de la Cruz is a reporter for the Press-Telegram in Long Beach, CA.
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