Two Injured in Gun Accidents Today

A Southaven, Mississippi child accidentally shot themself and was sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further details were reported.

 In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an armed man unintentionally shot himself in the leg when police, responding to reports of a person with a gun, tried to disarm him. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition. The shooting is under investigation.

Sources:

Rose Johnson, “Child Accidentally Shoots Self In Southaven,” wlbt.com (April 17, 2023).

Tom Ignudo, “Man Accidentally Shot by Own Gun During Struggle with Philadelphia Police,” cbsnews.com (April 17, 2023).