Summary

One in this series of irregularly scheduled in-depth reports. This program focuses on adolescent violece in Los Angeles and begins with a videotaped murder of a cashier committed by two armed teenagers. Bradley interviews several youngsters about the case of obtaining a pistol and asks a group of neighborhood residents about the reasons behind the high murder rate amongst young people. Program highlights include the following: a murder victim's father discusses his experience; Deputy District Attorney James Bascue remarks on the glut of guns; the police break up a potential gang fight; youth facility officials and inmates are interviewed; and Judge Diane Wayne comments on juvenile law. Includes commercials.

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