A child found a loaded gun in an apartment and sustained a grazing wound after firing the weapon, according to Prince George's Police. Source: Child Shoots Self While Playing With Loaded Gun: Prince George's Police
Balderas: NM laws lacking on gun safety
Death of two-year-old Rio Rancho boy sparks questions of whether adults should be criminally responsible in such cases. Source: Balderas: NM laws lacking on gun safety
Houston 12-year-old injured by celebratory gunfire on New Year’s
HOUSTON, Texas -- Despite warnings about the dangers, some Houstonians still shot weapons into the sky as a way to ring in the new year. HPD Chief Troy Finner says five people were arrested for illegally firing guns inside city limits. In one instance, it hurt a 12-year-old when she was grazed on her neck … Continue reading Houston 12-year-old injured by celebratory gunfire on New Year’s
9-year-old child shot and killed in Chicago’s Washington Heights neighborhood
The Chicago Fire Department said the shooting happened near 94th and South Wallace around 7 p.m. Source: 9-year-old child shot and killed in Chicago's Washington Heights neighborhood
Man charged after son, 4, shoots self in hand with unsecured handgun
The complaint says that, on the evening of Nov. 3, police responded to a house on Riviera Drive North. There, they found a boy who had been shot in the hand, in the webbing between two fingers of his right hand. WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- A 30-year-old White Bear Lake man has been charged … Continue reading Man charged after son, 4, shoots self in hand with unsecured handgun
Toddler hospitalized after shooting himself with gun left on bed, police said
Authorities in West Virginia say a child suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after finding a gun in a bedroom. BLUEFIELD, W. Va. (WVVA/Gray News) - Authorities in West Virginia say a child suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound after finding a gun inside a bedroom. According to the Bluefield Police Department, officers were called to a … Continue reading Toddler hospitalized after shooting himself with gun left on bed, police said
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
4-year-old shot and killed after finding gun; 3 arrested including parents
A 4-year-old boy was shot and killed in Gaston County on Tuesday, police say. GASTON COUNTY N.C. (WBTV) - A 4-year-old boy was shot and killed in Gaston County on Tuesday, police say. According to Gaston County Police, the child was found dead after 4 p.m. from a gunshot wound at a home on Cindy … Continue reading 4-year-old shot and killed after finding gun; 3 arrested including parents
How did Canton Township 3-year-old get the gun?
When you're around 3 or 4, life starts to come into focus. You start being able to remember incidents in your life. Like shooting your mom. On Dec. 2, a Canton Township woman escaped serious injury ― and possibly death ― after being accidentally shot by her 3 year-old son. Now, you might think toddlers … Continue reading How did Canton Township 3-year-old get the gun?
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