Two People in California Injured in Accidental Shootings

A law enforcement officer was injured in an accidental shooting at the county superior court in Susanville, California. The officer was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. The shooting is under investigation.

And a teenager accidentally shot himself while running from police in Visalia, California. Police were pursuing a stolen car when the car crashed, and two teenage suspects ran from the scene. One of them had a gun that discharged during the pursuit. The two teens were charged on multiple counts including negligent discharge of a firearm.

Sources:

Kenzie Margiott, “Accidental Shooting at Lassen County Court Injures Officer, No Public Threat,” mynews4.com (April 25, 2025).

Miranda Adams, “Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself While Running from Visalia Police,” yourcentralvalley.com (April 25, 2025).