Police and federal agents are learning more about how guns get into the hands of local kids.
Pittsburgh Police and ATF released results of a joint-task force focusing on how Pittsburgh kids wind up with guns. About half of the guns seized from minors had been reported stolen.
Most of them were stolen out of a car or home. U.S. Attorney Cindy Chung says responsible gun ownership plays a big part in this.
"This joint initiative shows that a simple, effective and very important step is to simply secure your firearm."
The data shows 71% of the guns stolen from cars were unsecured. Minors were also finding firearms through ghost guns, or straw purchases.
The task force was established long before Sunday morning's mass shooting on the North Side.
According to Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert, that shooting highlights why it's so important to get these guns off the streets and for people to speak up.
"People have to say, enough is enough. Their kids are dying.
Family members, friends, schools are hurting because people they know have been gunned down," he said.
Chief Schubert wouldn't provide any more insight on his department's investigation of Sunday's shooting.
Be sure to listen live and follow KDKA NewsRadio on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and updates.
