After Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow opened fire on a school, the school shooter's parents are now under investigation for negligence.
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When it comes to the rising problem of school shooters in the US, opinions are always divided as to the reason. More than any other country in the world, the US has children murdering other children with firearms. But, nobody can put their finger on why. Some believe that US gun laws are too lenient, allowing far too much access to the weapons. However, some pin it on the lack of mental health care available. But, many like to blame the school shooter's parents, claiming their negligence is the problem.
After Natalie 'Samantha' Rupnow shot a teacher and student and injured six others in a school shooting, police decided to investigate her parents. They are taking the possibility of parental negligence into account, leading her to commit the heinous act.
The school shooter's parents are complying with all the investigations. Currently, there doesn't seem to be any reason to suspect a crime has been committed by them. However, it is a positive move to start holding parents responsible for their children's violent actions.
Children Have Access To Firearms Under Wisconsin Law
Questions have been raised as to how the young woman was able to attain a deadly weapon. Usually, federal law in the US prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from possessing a firearm. However, in Wisconsin, there are different laws.
In this state, minors are able to have a gun if they are under adult supervision. This could include armed forces use or target practice. This may give some indication as to how the school shooter has been able to get a weapon without her parent's knowledge.
Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes, who is in charge of investigating the school shooter's parents, spoke out about the issue surrounding gun law. "I do not believe that 15-year-olds should have access to weapons that they can bring to school and potentially hurt someone," he said. "We really have to do a better job not only in our communities but in our country with making sure that our young folks don't have access to weapons and firearms and certainly making sure that we're paying attention to the mental health of our children."
