A Columbus, Ohio 12-year old and a Fairlawn, New Jersey 40-year old were injured in gun accidents today.  The 40-year old was shot when his uncle handed him a Ruger pistol.  The 12-year old was handling a gun in his home when it fired.  Details are limited.

Both individuals were taken to the hospital by police. 

Sources:

Rebecca Greene, “Fair Lawn Accidental Shooting Sends Family Member to Hospital,” Fair Lawn/Glen Rock Newsletter TapInto.net (March 11, 2021).

Media Information, “Incident Report #: 210155970,” Columbus Division of Police (March 10, 2021).