Detectives say the child got ahold of a gun inside the apartment. Source: Child hospitalized after accidental shooting at Phoenix apartment complex
‘Lives are at stake’: Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed
TPD's Interim Police chief Lee Bercaw said a lot of these tragedies can be avoided if gun owners were more responsible in locking up their weapons. He showed off a free gunlock Monday that the department is offering to any gun owner that wants one. Source: 'Lives are at stake': Tampa police urge gun owners … Continue reading ‘Lives are at stake’: Tampa police urge gun owners to lock up firearms after 12-year-old shot and killed
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
Is there life after my son’s death?
This is an article I wrote one year ago today reflecting on the loss of my son Christian. Today marks four months since the tragic death of my son Christian. I knew the holidays would be hard, but they were more difficult than I could have imagined. I thought I might be able to come … Continue reading Is there life after my son’s death?
Following 2 deadly unintentional shootings involving children, police discuss storing guns safely
“They can obtain one of these gun locks for free. One of these could represent somebody’s life that, otherwise, could be cut short by accidental gunfire.” Source: Following 2 deadly unintentional shootings involving children, police discuss storing guns safely
Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
The sponsoring lawmakers said the events of this weekend underscore the timeliness of both of these news laws. CHICAGO (CBS) -- Two children were accidentally shot over the New Year's weekend – 9-year-old Jarvis Watts was killed in what family said was an accidental shooting inside a house in the South Side's Brainerd neighborhood, while … Continue reading Two children accidentally shot just as new gun safety laws take effect in Illinois
Accidental shooting in Guthrie sends teen to Vanderbilt hospital
A male in his late teens was severely injured in an apparent accidental shooting from early Saturday morning in Guthrie. Source: Accidental shooting in Guthrie sends teen to Vanderbilt hospital
‘He was the heart of the family’ | Claiborne Co. toddler dies in shooting
On Thursday night, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home shooting along Doe Court around 8:30 p.m. and found a three-year-old shot had been shot in the chest. CLAIBORNE CO., Tenn. (WVLT) - On Thursday night, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a home shooting along Doe Court around 8:30 … Continue reading ‘He was the heart of the family’ | Claiborne Co. toddler dies in shooting
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
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