A four-year-old boy was killed by a stray bullet that fell through the roof of a church in Atlanta on New Year's Eve. The incident highlights the dangers of celebratory gunfire, as bullets fired into the air can reach terminal velocities of up to 300 miles per hour. Discussions referenced the Mythbusters episode that examined the lethality of falling bullets, concluding that while bullets fired straight up are generally non-lethal, those fired at an angle can indeed cause fatal injuries. The forum participants emphasized the need for stricter regulations to prevent such tragedies.
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