Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers called for Kentucky lawmakers to pass a law that would punish parents whose children commit crimes while in possession of a firearm.

The call to action comes as Louisville Metro Police investigate two recent shootings believed to involve youth, both of which occurred near bus stops.

Louisville's top prosecutor is calling for legislation that would punish parents whose children commit crimes while in possession of a firearm.

In the wake of two recent shootings near school bus stops that investigators believe involved teenagers, Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers pushed for Kentucky legislators to craft a law that would hold parents accountable for serious crimes during an Aug. 14 news conference.

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