Two People Injured in Accidental Shootings Today

A police officer in Sumter, South Carolina, sustained a minor injury after he accidentally discharged his duty weapon at the county jail. The officer was treated at the hospital and released. The sheriff’s office and the police department are investigating.

And a 16-year-old in Memphis, Tennessee is recovering at the hospital after accidentally shooting himself. No other information was reported.

Sources:

Christopher Buchanan, “Sumter Officer Released From Hospital After Accidental Discharge at Jail,”  wltx.com (April 27, 2025).

Raven Moore, “Teen Injured After ‘Accidentally’ Shooting Himself,” wreg.com (April 27, 2025).