Daily Summaries of Unintended Shooting Incidents Based on Local Media Reports
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- SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026Boy Accidentally Shot Himself in the Leg A juvenile, who accidentally shot himself in the leg in Louisville, Kentucky, was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate. This is the second time in Louisville in less than a week, when a minor accidentally shot themself. Source: Samantha Murray, “LMPD: Juvenile Taken to Hospital After Shooting Himself in the Leg,” wave3.com (February …
- SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026Woman Killed in Accidental Shooting In a residence in Decatur, Illinois, 26-year-old Alexandra Wilson, was unintentionally shot by 25-year-old Christian D. Luthy, and taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later. No other details about the shooting were reported. Luthy, who made the 911 call and was taken into custody for questioning, was later charged …
- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026Teenager Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting by Relative A 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the head by a family member in a home in Manor, Texas. The teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No other details about the shooting, or whether anyone will be charged, was reported. Police continue to investigate. Source: Tara Brolley, “15-year-old Boy in …
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026Toddler Shoots Himself in Ankle Charges are pending in the accidental shooting of a three-year-old in Baltimore, Maryland. The toddler found an unsecured gun that a 17-year-old relative owned, and shot himself in the ankle. The toddler was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives continue to investigate. Source: “3-year-old Boy Found With Gunshot Wound in West Baltimore, Police Say,” foxbaltimore.com …
- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026Teen Injured After Shooting Himself in the Leg In Louisville, Kentucky, a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the leg and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating. Source: Renee Maloney, “LMPD: 17-year-old Boy Shot in the Tyler Park Neighborhood,” wlky.com (February 15, 2026).
- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026Woman Unintentionally Shot by Boyfriend A woman in Hazel Green, Alabama, was unintentionally shot by her boyfriend, Kohner Forrester, and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, deputies found narcotics in the home and charged Forrester with possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Officials continue to investigate the incident. Source: Ryan Fay, Taylor Mitchell, “Man Arrested Following Incident …
- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026Man Unintentionally Shot and Killed by Friend in Parking Garage On the second level of a parking garage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 20-year-old Caleb Carter was accidentally killed by his friend Chad Howard. Howard, age 20, remained on the scene and admitted to deputies that he accidentally shot his friend with a 9mm handgun, then threw the gun down to a lower level in …
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