In Randolph County, North Carolina, a an 8-year old boy was struck in the head by a round fired from a 9 millimeter gun.  According to the report, the boy and his grandfather were returning from turkey hunting and had placed  their guns in the bed of a pick-up.  One of the guns fired and the boy was struck.  He was taken to two different hospitals and is said to be recovering.

The incident described seems consistent with a gun defect since there is no report of a trigger pull. No charges have been filed.

Source:

Brayden Stamps, “8-year-old Shot in the Head in Randolph County, Sheriff Says,” myfox8.com (May 9, 2022).