Magee Police say the two were playing with the gun when it was accidentally fired. Source: One dead after accidental shooting in Magee; 14-year-old involved
CDC: Unlocked, loaded firearms significantly contribute to accidental firearm deaths in children
“I think these injuries in particular are tragic, these unintentional ones, because they are preventable,” said Steven Selbst, MD. “If parents would lock the gun or keep the gun stored without the ammunition, it would be preventable, but parents don't do that.” Source: CDC: Unlocked, loaded firearms significantly contribute to accidental firearm deaths in children
14-year-old in Springdale hospitalized after accidental shooting, police say
Springdale police said officers had to perform life-saving measures on the teen. Source: 14-year-old in Springdale hospitalized after accidental shooting, police say
Accidental shootings involving children on the rise: CDC
A new study from the CDC revealed that the number of unintentional shootings involving children is on the rise across the nation. Source: Accidental shootings involving children on the rise: CDC
On Your Side: Study finds most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left unlocked and loaded
The research also found that over 40% of the time, unintentional deaths among children happened with kids ages 2-4. Source: On Your Side: Study finds most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left unlocked and loaded
2 teens hurt in accidental mall shooting the day after Christmas, mayor says
The mayor of Toledo, Ohio, said it was an accident in which a 17-year-old boy shot himself, along with a 15-year-old girl, when a gun discharged and a bullet ricocheted. Source: 2 teens hurt in accidental mall shooting the day after Christmas, mayor says
Accidental shooting at RaceTrac gas station in Florida
Investigators said while the mother was inside the gas station, a 10-year-old boy was rummaging through the console, found the gun and struck an 8-year-old girl in her cheek. Source: Accidental shooting at RaceTrac gas station in Florida
Accidental shootings involving children on the rise, according to Centers for Disease Control
Gun safety advocates say most accidental shootings involving children have two things in common: the firearm is loaded and it is not in a secure place. Source: Accidental shootings involving children on the rise, according to Centers for Disease Control
Alarming Data on Unintentional Child Deaths Involving Guns
The CDCMMWR report sheds light on the heartbreaking statistics of unintentional child deaths involving guns. Learn about the grim picture and recommendations for firearm safety. Source: Alarming Data on Unintentional Child Deaths Involving Guns - CDCMMWR Report
Unintentional firearm injuries a top cause of death among children
Boys made up the majority of victims Source: Unintentional firearm injuries a top cause of death among children