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DA: Boy, 11, dies after being accidentally shot by younger brother with cousin’s gun in Allentown
Officials say the boys' cousin will not be prosecuted in connection with the deadly shooting because the investigation revealed the cousin made "a good faith effort" to hide his two legally-owned guns, which were not in the lock box because they were set to be cleaned. Source: DA: Boy, 11, dies after being accidentally shot … Continue reading DA: Boy, 11, dies after being accidentally shot by younger brother with cousin’s gun in Allentown
Child dies from accidental shooting
A three-year-old child has succumbed to a fatal gunshot wound that occurred just past 8 a.m. this morning. Claiborne Sheriff Bob Brooks confirms the child, that had been airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, died during surgery. An autopsy will determine the details in this incident that was first reported as a fatality … Continue reading Child dies from accidental shooting
Younger brother fired gun in ‘tragic accidental shooting’ of 11-year-old boy in Allentown, DA says
The boy and the gun owner will not be prosecuted in this case. An 11-year-old boy was fatally shot Tuesday night by his younger brother, after the family unexpectedly stopped to see relatives in Allentown, the Lehigh County district attorney announced Wednesday. District Attorney Jim Martin said the victim’s 10-year-old brother accidentally shot him with … Continue reading Younger brother fired gun in ‘tragic accidental shooting’ of 11-year-old boy in Allentown, DA says
Funeral arrangements announced for 9-year-old boy killed in Columbia
Funeral announced for slain 9-year-old. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The funeral for Christopher “Prime Time” Scott III has been announced. The services will happen on Wednesday, December 28, at 1:00 p.m. at Leevy’s Funeral Home, Taylor Street Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 27, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 … Continue reading Funeral arrangements announced for 9-year-old boy killed in Columbia
“He’s broken:” Man devastated by fatal shooting, family says
Keith Sturghill, 21, had dreams of going to medical school. Now, he is incarcerated, awaiting trial in the death of a 4-year-old boy. When Keith Sturghill's house burned down in 2017, he was around 16, still attending York Comprehensive High School in South Carolina. "We spent 58 days in a motel. He said, 'Mama, don't … Continue reading “He’s broken:” Man devastated by fatal shooting, family says
9-year-old boy was killed in accidental shooting, Richland County sheriff says
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
Parents of 3-year-old who fatally shot himself sue Barre woman who left the gun unsecured
Gregory and Evelyn Bunce of Saco, Maine, want the civil lawsuit to raise awareness of the dangers of storing loaded guns unlocked and in places that are easily accessed by children, according to their attorney. Vermont has no laws requiring the safe storage of firearms. More than a year after a Maine toddler died when … Continue reading Parents of 3-year-old who fatally shot himself sue Barre woman who left the gun unsecured
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