SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Man Shoots and Kills Acquaintance with a Gun He Believed Was Not Loaded

Frankie Morello, 22, of Chalmette, Lou isiana, shot and killed an acquaintance while handling a gun that he believed was not loaded. He was arrested and charged with negligent homicide. This is yet another deadly gun accident that might have been prevented if regulators required that all guns be designed with prominent loaded chamber indicators.

Source:

Bjorn Morfin, “Louisiana Ma n Arrested After Accidentally Shooting and Killing Acquaintance,” klfy.com (February 5, 2023).

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020

In Idaho Falls, Idaho, a teenager accidentally shot and injured himself with a gun he found in a local canal. The Sheriff's Office says a 16-year-old and 14-year-old were handling a gun when it accidentally fired, hitting the 14-year old. He was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A statement issued by the Sheriff’s office said "safe handling of firearms and respect of their capabilities is always a good practice. Never assume a firearm is unloaded or inoperable and deputies recommend parents talking to their kids about gun safety. If a child finds a handgun the best practice is to leave it alone and immediately call law enforcement to come and safely take possession of it."

Source:

“Idaho Teen Injured in Accidental Shooting,” CBS2 (July 22, 2020).

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Man Shoots and Kills Acquaintance with a Gun He Believed Was Not Loaded

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