Savannah Leigh Brehm, 22, said she didn't know a gun was sitting on her coffee table. "I was taking care of my other child at the time. As he was leaving for work, he said he was going to put it up," she said, referring to 19-year-old Keith Sturghill, another relative and the owner of … Continue reading Gaston County mother thought gun was locked up
Why We Published a Special Project About Child Gun Deaths
Every December, The Times Magazine devotes a special project to the deaths of notable people. This year, we are telling the stories of 12 children killed by guns. Source: Why We Published a Special Project About Child Gun Deaths
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
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
Hartford HealthCare partners with trauma centers to prevent accidental gun deaths among children
(WTNH) – Guns are the leading cause of death for children. On average, 13 children die from guns every day. To encourage families and community members to take action by asking about gun safety, Hartford HealthCare has partnered with trauma centers across the nation in an educational campaign to prevent accidental gun deaths among children. … Continue reading Hartford HealthCare partners with trauma centers to prevent accidental gun deaths among children
Mother of boy who accidentally shot himself pleads guilty to child abuse resulting in death
Police say the mother of the 6-year-old who accidentally fatally shot himself left the gun out in their home earlier that day. Source: Mother of boy who accidentally shot himself pleads guilty to child abuse resulting in death
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