In Woodbridge, Virginia, Kaitlyn Marie Roulten Ellis, a 29-year old mother of two, was arrested after she negligently discharged a gun while caring for her two daughters, a 1-month old and a four-year old.  Ms. Roulten Ellis was handling a gun when it discharged and struck her in the arm.  She was arrested after being treated at the hospital.

Police had been called for a welfare check at the home and discovered the accidental shooting upon arrival.  Ms. Roulten Ellis was charged with two counts of child neglect and one count of reckless handling of a firearm.

Source:

“Police: Woodbridge Mom Arrested after Shooting Herself while Caring for Infant, 4-year-old,”  Prince William Times (December 30, 2020).