Detectives say the child got ahold of a gun inside the apartment. Source: Child hospitalized after accidental shooting at Phoenix apartment complex
Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
Police say a young child is in critical but stable condition after they accidentally shot themselves at a Phoenix apartment on Saturday. Source: Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
Police say a young child is in critical but stable condition after they accidentally shot themselves at a Phoenix apartment on Saturday. Source: Phoenix child hospitalized after accidentally shooting themselves
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
Report: Firearm injuries leading cause of death in 15-17-year-old Arizonans
Firearm deaths also went up across children of all ages in 2021. Source: Report: Firearm injuries leading cause of death in 15-17-year-old Arizonans
Chandler teen arrested for ‘recklessly’ shooting friend in the chest
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on aggravated assault charges after a teenager was shot in Chandler in earlier this month, police said. CHANDLER, Ariz. - A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a teenager was shot in Chandler, police said. The incident happened at a home near McQueen Road and Hunt Highway on Nov. 3. Two teenagers were alone … Continue reading Chandler teen arrested for ‘recklessly’ shooting friend in the chest
Chandler police investigate accidental shooting after teen was shot in chest
Chandler police said they think the gun went off while one teen was holding it, hitting the other teen boy in his chest. No charges were filed. Chandler police were investigating an accidental shooting involving two teenagers. On Thursday around 2:20 p.m., Chandler police say they were called to a home near McQueen Road and … Continue reading Chandler police investigate accidental shooting after teen was shot in chest
Arizona 9-year-old charged with 2 felonies is accused of taking gun to school, prosecutor says
The prosecutor’s office declined to press charges against the 9-year-old’s parents, despite recommendations from police. A fourth grade student was charged with two felony counts, accused of taking a firearm to school in August, an Arizona prosecutor's office announced Monday. The child, 9, has been charged with one count of a minor in possession of … Continue reading Arizona 9-year-old charged with 2 felonies is accused of taking gun to school, prosecutor says
2nd grader reportedly brought two guns to Cochise Elementary School in Cochise County
The student remains at home and is not allowed on the school grounds. COCHISE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- A second grader remains at home after bringing two handguns to a Cochise County school earlier this week. On Monday, deputies from the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office were called to Cochise Elementary School in Cochise on reports that … Continue reading 2nd grader reportedly brought two guns to Cochise Elementary School in Cochise County
4th-grade student found with gun at Queen Creek charter school
The gun was reportedly found in the student's backpack. QUEEN CREEK, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) — Police are investigating after a fourth-grade student reportedly brought a gun to school Thursday morning in Queen Creek. Around 8:20 a.m., staff at Legacy Traditional School called police, and when officers arrived, the child had already been moved to a secure area away … Continue reading 4th-grade student found with gun at Queen Creek charter school