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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

Kahlil Brown, 18, says teammate Deshaun Hill Jr., the student and quarterback who was shot and killed in 2022, was his best friend. Brown, shown posing for a portrait at the North Community High School football field in Minneapolis on April 9, will attend St. Olaf College in the fall. Caroline Yang for NPR hide caption

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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

The federal government is investing billions to bolster school safety and mental health resources to combat gun violence. But some sense a disconnect between those programs and what students need.

Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

Kahlil Brown, 18, says teammate Deshaun Hill Jr., the student and quarterback who was shot and killed in 2022, was his best friend. Brown, shown posing for a portrait at the North Community High School football field in Minneapolis on April 9, will attend St. Olaf College in the fall. Caroline Yang for NPR hide caption

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Caroline Yang for NPR

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Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

Where gun violence is common, some students say physical safety is a top concern

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