TWO KIDS, 12 and 14, were among 31 people that have been killed in different parts of the country over the course of a violent Super Bowl weekend.
The 12-year-old boy died in Denver, Colorado, this past Sunday after allegedly stealing a car.
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The vehicle owner reportedly found the car thanks to an app and took matters into his own hands.
The Denver Police Department claims that the owner approached the stopped vehicle and was “involved in an exchange of gunfire” with the people inside the car, including the 12-year-old.
The boy drove the vehicle for a couple of blocks and was found by the police, having a gunshot wound.
He died in the hospital.
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Another boy in South Carolina, 14, and was the victim of an accidental shooting on Sunday.
The Gaffney Police Department reported that the boy had accidentally shot himself in the chest and had died from his injuries.
“It was determined that the 14-year-old accidentally shot himself,” reads the police’s Facebook post.
It appears like the 14-year-old and his cousin, 13, found the gun laying around the apartment and accidentally fired it.
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Super Bowl weekend tends to be a time when emotions are high, leading to more alcohol consumption and the potential for violence.
Over 37 people were reported injured over the course of the weekend, with there being 31 deaths reported to authorities.
Florida
In Florida, there were two men killed and one injured.
According to local NBC affiliate in Palm Bay WESH, a man was killed in a shooting, with the police apprehending a suspect.
Meanwhile, local ABC affiliate in Fort Pierce WPBF also reported a homicide that took the life of a 21-year-old and left someone injured.
The victim died of gunshot wounds.
Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania - whose team lost the Super Bowl on Sunday - there were four people killed and five injured in Philadelphia.
Per local NBC affiliate WCAU, two men were killed after they were shot repeatedly outside of a bar and restaurant.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the death of a 36-year-old man who was shot multiple times.
The fourth death was a 31-year-old man who was shot multiple times in an apartment building.
In the case of injuries, two men that were shot remain stable at the hospital.
In the apartment building where the 31-year-old man was killed, police also found an 18-year-old man who was shot.
He remains in critical condition.
A woman was also shot and remains in stable condition, with the police describing the suspects as four to five men wearing ski masks.
Per local NBC affiliate in York WGAL, a man was shot at around 2.30am Sunday and is expected to survive.
Utah
Local CBS affiliate in Salt Lake City KUTV reported two injuries in Utah.
The injuries were from guns but appear to be unrelated.
One of the victims is in critical condition.
South Carolina
There were two deaths reported in South Carolina, including the death of the 14-year-old boy who shot himself.
NBC's local affiliate in Anderson County WYFF reported that the other victim was shot in a nightclub and died at the hospital.
Alabama
Fox's Birmingham-based affiliate WBRC reported the death of Darnell Michael Puidokas, 36, in Alabama this past Saturday.
He was involved in a shooting at a Chevron gas station.
Virginia
There were four injuries reported in Virginia over the weekend.
A local CBS affiliate in Richmond, WTVR, reported that one of the injuries took place outside a nightclub, where a man was shot.
Local NBC affiliate WWBT reported that two men were injured in a shooting.
Lastly, local NBC affiliate in Norfolk WAVY reported that a juvenile was injured on a shooting that occurred this Saturday night.
Texas
Two injuries were reported in Texas.
NBC's local affiliate in San Antonio WOAI-TV reported that the San Antonio Police Department is investigating an incident where one of their officers shot a civilian following an altercation outside of a bar, leaving him in critical condition.
Local Fox affiliate KTBC reports that there was a shooting in Austin that left a man injured.
Georgia
In Georgia, joint local affiliate of Fox and NBC WGXA reported that a preteen was involved in a drive-by shooting.
The child is currently in the hospital and was shot in the shoulder.
New York
In New York State, two deaths and multiple injuries were reported.
The New York Post reports that there have been multiple shootings in the city since Friday.
A man was shot and killed at a smoke shop,
In terms of injuries, there were multiple reports over the weekend, including a woman that was shot in the chest, a man that was stabbed, a man that was shot, and a man whose neck was slashed.
A man, 21, was shot and killed in a nightclub shooting.
ABC's local affiliate in Buffalo WKBW reported that the shooting occurred at Club Marcella, where three others were injured.
The club was hosting a Valentine’s Day celebration.
Ohio
There were three deaths reported in Ohio.
Local Columbus-based ABC affiliate WSYX reported that Nathanael Spears, 30, was shot and killed Sunday morning.
Investigators claim he was shot by a woman following an argument.
Late Saturday, local CBS affiliate WTOL reported that a man was killed in a shooting.
A male suspect was detained.
CBS' local affiliate WBNS reported that a man was killed in a shopping center.
The man was being looked for by the police, who were trying to serve him a warrant for a rape charge.
Missouri
Five people were hurt in Missouri across five different shootings.
Local NBC affiliate in St. Louis KSDK reported that the shootings included a robbery, a shooting on the highway, a shooting at an intersection, a man that was shot outside of a business, and a man that claims he was attacked and shot by a stranger.
Illinois
Three people were killed in Illinois, while four were injured.
WGN-TV reported that five people were shot in separate shootings in Chicago, resulting in two deaths.
Local CBS affiliate WIFR reported that there was a shooting in Rockford early Saturday that resulted in the death of a man that was in his vehicle.
Local joint ABC and NBC affiliate WEEK-TV reported that a man was found inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head.
He was transferred to a hospital.
Louisiana
Local Shreveport-based CBS affiliate KSLA reported that Marcus Thornton, 28, was killed by multiple gunshot wounds.
He was found outside of a duplex apartment.
North Carolina
ABC's local affiliate in Charlotte WSOC reported that Marquavious J. White, 27, was shot several times and died of his injuries.
The police shared that Brandon M. Hynson, 19, was arrested as a suspect.
Oregon
The California Examiner reported that in Portland, a man was killed in a shooting.
California
There were three injuries reported in California over the course of the weekend.
Local NBC affiliate KCRA reported that two men were injured in a shooting.
Local Fox affiliate in the Bay Area KTVU reported that two people were arrested for a shooting that left a person injured.
The people arrested are a man and a woman, Abrahan Angulo Torres and Elissia Vega.
Minnesota
The Star Tribune reported that a man was killed by the police on Saturday night.
Police claim the man was threatening people in an apartment complex with a knife.
Kentucky
Local NBC affiliate WPSD reported that a woman was killed by gunshot wounds at a hotel.
Nevada
A man was found in his apartment with a gunshot wound.
Local ABC affiliate in Reno KOLOVTV reported that the man died in the hospital and that the police arrested his roommate, Billy Orth, 29, as the primary suspect.
New Mexico
A man named Michael Urioste was shot and killed at a Circle K in New Mexico.
Local NBC affiliate in Albuquerque KOB reports that the police arrested Eric Ford for the crime.
Rhode Island
Local NBC affiliate in Providence WJAR reported that a man was shot on the street on Saturday night.
Maryland
Fox's local affiliate in Baltimore WBFF reported that a 44-year-old man died from multiple gunshot wounds.
Iowa
Quad-City Times reported that a man was shot in the abdomen in a drive-by shooting in Davenport.
He was taken to the hospital to have surgery.
Arkansas
Two deaths and an injury were reported in Arkansas.
CBS' local affiliate WREG reported that the deaths and injuries occurred in one incident.
Albert Dillard, 32, was identified as the deceased.
Indiana
Local ABC affiliate WBND-LD reported the death of Thomas Ray Johnson, 37.
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He died of a gunshot wound.
Washington
NBC's local affiliate based in Kent KING reported that a 26-year-old man was found shot and dead at an apartment complex.
