It is what they do...

Lie.

Study: 16 children hospitalized daily with gunshot injuries

In older children, the background changes. Most of those between 15 and 19 were shot in an intentional assault, according to Silver's research. This age group makes up the largest number of victims, more than 83 percent.

The lie is in classifying 18 and 19 year olds as "children". If they can vote or serve in the military they are adults. Also they neglect to be specific as to the circumstances of their injuries. What do ya bet that most of these "children" were shot by other "children" of a differing gang affiliation. If they make adult decisions they might as well be adults. Adults.