Two teenagers and a child were injured and hospitalized in separate gun accidents today.  A 35-year old man and a 32-year old woman were also hospitalized after a fourth accident.

In yet another unintentional shooting in central Ohio, an 18-year old who was playing with a gun was rushed to the hospital with life threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the head.  The case remains under investigation. 

In Jackson, Mississippi, a 14-year old accidentally shot a 15-year old. No further information is available other than that the victim is in critical condition.

A ten-year old Birmingham, Alabama boy was accidentally shot in his home by another child who found a gun “and accidentally discharged it.”  His condition is stable and police are investigating.

Finally, in San Antonio, Texas, another frequent site of gun accidents, two people were hurt in a gun cleaning accident, a 35-year old man and a 32-year old woman.  Police said the single bullet went through the man’s arm and hit his girlfriend in the abdomen.  She was sitting in a chair nearby.  Police said “the woman is in serious condition while the man’s injuries are less severe.”

All four accidents occurred in states with lax gun laws.

Sources:

Chris White, “Accidental Shooting Sends Hilliard Teen to the Hospital, Police Say,” ABC6 (March 26, 2021).

“Teen in Critical Condition after Being Shot by Another Teen in Jackson,” 12 WJTV (March 25, 2021).

“Investigation Underway After 10-year-old is Shot in Birmingham,” 6 WBRC (March 25, 2021).

Ben Spicer and Katrina Webber, “Accidental Shooting on East Side Sends Pair to Hospital, Police Say,” KSAT.com (March 25, 2021).