Two Strikes Before Consequences | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Seattle Center shooting has ignited urgent debate over juvenile gun laws, as Rep. David Hackney exposes a dangerous loophole: teens can be caught with guns up to four times without facing criminal charges or probation—just a slap on the wrist and back home. He points to a shooter with prior offenses who slipped through the cracks, fueling his call for a “two-strike” policy that would trigger serious consequences after just two incidents. After past failed attempts at a three-strike rule, Hackney is pushing harder now, arguing lawmakers must act before tragedy strikes again—and that early…