“My heart aches after learning of the accidental firearm discharge involving a child.  A police investigation is ongoing, but incidents such as this one, especially involving our youth, have become an unacceptable daily occurrence.  My prayers are with this child and their family, and the entire Hillcrest Heights community.  As a County, we have a collective responsibility to do more to keep our communities safe, embracing and protecting our youth and providing them with positive pathways.  I remain committed to working with our community to build a better District 7.”