Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Juvenile Arrested Virginia August 5, 2025August 10, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025

12-year-old Girl Critically Injured, Teenage Boy Killed, in Unintentional Shootings Today

A 12-year-old girl was critically injured in an accidental shooting in Richmond, Virginia. A 15-year-old male family member has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a minor. Police indicate that other charges may be forthcoming.

And 17-year-old Wesley Dancler sustained a fatal gunshot wound in an apartment in Mishawaka, Indiana. The shooting happened during a gathering of adults and teenagers, and a 15-year-old boy was identified as the person handling the gun at the time of the shooting. He faces a preliminary charge of reckless homicide.

Sources:

A. J. Nwoko, “12-year-old Girl Critically Injured in East End Shooting, Teen Family Member Charged,” wtvr.com (August 6, 2025).

Jon Zimney, “Update; 17-year-old Boy ID’d in Mishawaka Shooting, Second Teen Detained,” 953mnc.com (August 6, 2025).

Accident at Home Charge of possession of a firearm by a minor Charge of Reckless conduct with a firearm Charge of Reckless Homicide Gun Fired During Handling Wesley Dancler