Political fight over gun buyback after boy, 11, shot in the face and neck in Sydney apartment
Summary
An 11-year-old boy in Sydney was critically injured after being shot in the face and neck in his home. The New South Wales government and opposition are debating gun control measures, including a planned gun buyback aimed at reducing gun violence.Key Facts
- The boy was taken to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition.
- The shooting happened in a unit in Norwest, NSW, with five other people present who were not injured.
- One man was charged with hiding a serious crime, and two others were arrested but released pending further investigation.
- Police have no evidence linking the shooting to organized crime and are investigating how the gun got into the home.
- None of the residents had gun licenses or legally owned firearms registered to the property.
- The NSW government plans to start Australia’s largest gun buyback in 30 years on 2 November.
- The opposition supports canceling some gun ownership limits for farmers and wants to stop the buyback program.
- The police minister criticized the opposition’s position, saying fewer guns in the community means safer neighborhoods.
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