The shooting death of a 9-year-old boy was determined to be an accident, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department said. Christopher Scott III was killed Monday night, according to Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford. Christopher and another child were playing with a gun when the weapon fired, the sheriff’s department said in a news release. Read … Continue reading 9-year-old boy was killed in accidental shooting, Richland County sheriff says
Shooting death of 9-year-old Richland County boy was accidental, deputies say
Deputies say around 6:30 p.m. Monday, they got a call that a child had been shot in the 1000 block of Weston Road. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County deputies say the shooting death of a 9-year-old boy was an accident that happened after he and another child were playing with a gun. Officers issued an update … Continue reading Shooting death of 9-year-old Richland County boy was accidental, deputies say
Boy, 12, accidentally shoots and kills himself during sleepover at friend’s house
This marks just the latest tragedy where a young child has accidentally killed themselves or others after getting their hands on a loaded gun A 12-year-old boy has accidentally shot himself dead after he stumbled across a loaded handgun during a sleepover at a friend’s house. The child, who has not been named, had been … Continue reading Boy, 12, accidentally shoots and kills himself during sleepover at friend’s house
Teen accidentally shoots friend in the chest while playing with gun
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police are investigating a shooting where one teenager said he accidentally shot another teenager. Source: Teen accidentally shoots friend in the chest while playing with gun
Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover
LAKELAND, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house. According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 5500 block of Starling Loop around 7 p.m. for reports of a child that … Continue reading Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover
Vigil for victims of gun violence held in Sarasota, featuring speaker who lost her teen son to a gun accident
Sarasota vigil on Friday night remembering victims of gun violence. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Kristen Song has a very difficult story to share but a very important one. Back in 2018, her 15-year-old son Ethan died at a friend’s home from an unsecured gun. “The ER doctor who happens to be from our hometown came … Continue reading Vigil for victims of gun violence held in Sarasota, featuring speaker who lost her teen son to a gun accident
Father Pleads Guilty To Charge In Accidental Shooting Death Of 2 Year-Old
The father of a two year-old child killed while playing with a loaded handgun pleaded guilty Thursday. Warren Tyler Oser pleaded guilty to Failure to Store Firear… Source: Father Pleads Guilty To Charge In Accidental Shooting Death Of 2 Year-Old
Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot
Dec. 1—An 18-year-old man faces a manslaughter charge after a rifle he was handling went off and killed a 17-year-old woman at a home, according to police. Bethany Ann England was shot late the night of Nov. 22. Source: Teen's death attributed to accidental rifle shot Source: Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot - … Continue reading Teen’s death attributed to accidental rifle shot
Bartholomew County parents push for gun safety after alleged accidental shooting
BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY— There's a renewed push in Bartholomew County for gun safety from police and parents. The push comes after an 18-year-old in Hope, Indiana told police he accidentally shot his friend thinking he was using an airsoft gun last week. The friend ultimately died from his injuries. Now a group of parents is working … Continue reading Bartholomew County parents push for gun safety after alleged accidental shooting
2-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting in Phoenix, police say
Officers have since arrested and booked the child's father, Joshua Lewis, for child abuse. Source: 2-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting in Phoenix, police say