Malinda Broyles of Fairmount West Virginia died after being accidentally shot in the neck.  Gene McIntosh was reportedly manipulating the action on his rifle when the gun fired.  Although Mr. McIntosh was charged with wanton endangerment and the circumstances of the accident are still being investigated, a rifle should not fire unless the trigger is pulled. 

Three children, including an eight-year old were in the home at the time Ms. Broyles was shot. 

Source:

“Update: Woman Dead, Man Charged after Fatal Fairmont Gunshot Incident,” 12 WBOY (February 29, 2020).