SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021

Two innocent bystanders were accidentally shot at 2:06 A.M. on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. According to the report, two people opened fire on each other. Neither of the shooters was hit. The two victims were an 18-year old woman and a 57-year old man.

Police are looking for the shooters.

Source:

“NOPD Investigating Double Shooting on Bourbon Street Saturday Morning,” WDSU News (January 23, 2021).

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MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2023

James Martin, a 15-year-old, died in Indianapolis, Indiana in an unintentional shooting that occurred at his home. Police have arrested and released a person of interest, who also appears to be a juvenile, after determining that the shooting was likely to have been unintentional.

According to the report, “[p]olice said the shooting appears to be unintentional, but can still serve as a safety lesson for everyone.” The local prosecutor said, “[i]t’s never been easier for kids to have access to firearms.” A police officer added, ““Gun safety is very important, but the bigger picture is this is a tragic situation. A kid lost his life and the family is dealing with a lot,”

“Safety is not something that happens by accident. It’s something you have to work on 24 hours a day,” said a local firearms instructor. “To be safe with a firearm you have to follow three simple guidelines. Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Always keep your finger off the trigger until you’re ready to shoot and always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it,” he said. No report that he mentioned the importance of safe storage to keep guns out of the hands of children.

Source:

Jesse Wells, “15-year-old Dies Following Accidental Shooting on Indy’s East Side,” Fox 59 (January 3, 2023).

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