Child Death (18 and Under) Ohio Ongoing Investigation

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025

Two-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Va’Nyiah Mason, who just turned two on December 11th, was and shot and killed in a “non-intentional shooting” between two people inside a residence in Columbus, Ohio. Va’Nyiah’s grandmother said the gun belonged to the toddler’s uncle, but so far no one has been charged. There is an ongoing investigation. Source: “Columbus …

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025

Two People Killed, One Injured, in Accidental Shootings Today While hunting on private property in Lexington, North Carolina, 40-year-old Zachary Wilson Cash was accidentally shot and killed by a hunting partner. Cash and the other person were about 120 yards apart. Cash was walking around in the woods trying to drive deer to his partner. His partner …

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California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025

Teenager Accidentally Shot in Face by Younger Cousin A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his 17-year-old cousin in the face in Antioch, California. The victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The 14-year-old was taken into custody for negligent discharge of a firearm. The investigation remains ongoing. Source: Lt. Franco Cesar, “14-year-old Boy Arrested for …

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Adult Injury Ohio Ongoing Investigation

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025

Officer Injured During Training During a break from training exercises in Westerville, Ohio, a police officer was injured by an accidental discharge from another officer’s gun. The victim was hit in the hand and thigh, and is recovering in the hospital. The police and the sheriff’s office are reviewing the case. Source: Shahid Meighan, “Westerville Police …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025

15-year-old Boy Injured After Glock Pistol Fires  In a Bloomington, Indiana apartment, a 15-year-old boy shot himself in the thigh after picked up a 9mm Glock pistol that unintentionally fired. He is being treated at the hospital. Police said the gun belonged to another person, and people at the scene of the shooting cooperated fully, …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Tennessee

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025

Two Children Injured in Unintentional Shootings A girl said to be younger than 10 years old, is expected to survive after she accidentally shot herself in Atlanta, Georgia. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, but the girl’s father, 34-year-old Brandon Spruill, has been charged with reckless conduct and cruelty to children. And in …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Massachusetts Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Texas

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025

Four People Injured in Unintentional Shootings A 13-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from an accidental shooting in her residence in San Antonio, Texas. She told police that she was in her room with several other people, when the gun a man was handling unintentionally discharged. No one has been charged. In …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025

Teen and Officer Injured in Gun Accidents A 14-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and taken to the hospital in stable condition. Officials say that at least 15 people, mostly teenagers, were inside the home at the time of the incident, and a group of teens were handling …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Georgia Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report)

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

Man Grazed By Discharge Running From Police A man was grazed by a bullet from his own gun, as he was tackled by police officers outside a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. “He parked in a handicap spot, and when officers approached, he decided to flee,” said a police spokesperson. The man had an outstanding warrant for …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Wisconsin

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025

10-year-old Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 10-year-old Zysean Owten, was pronounced dead at the hospital after shooting himself in the face with a friend’s gun. Investigators are trying to determine how he got the gun. Two adults, a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were taken into custody, but not formally charged.  …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025

Two Children Playing With Gun; Eight-year-old is Critically Injured In Alexandria, Louisiana, an eight-year-old and a ten-year-old were playing with a gun they found that accidentally discharged, injuring the younger child. The eight-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No other information was shared by police, as they continue to investigate. Source: “Accidental …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Ohio Ongoing Investigation

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025

11-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting Amya Frazier, age 11, went over to her cousins’ house in Columbus, Ohio to play video game, and got shot during a “non-intentional shooting between family members.” She was seriously injured and died several days later.  Amya’s mother described her daughter as fun and outgoing, and struggles to explain …

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Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025

Two-year-old Finds Father’s Gun and Shoots Mother In a Fort Pierce, Florida home, a two-year-old child shot their mother with a gun their father had left out on a bench. After finding the gun the child pulled the trigger, sending a bullet through a wall that struck the mother in the leg while she stood in the kitchen washing dishes. She …

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Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Texas

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025

Woman Injured After Self-inflicted Shooting A 44-year-old woman in San Antonio, Texas, accidentally shot herself, and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. She initially told police that her injuries were the result of a drive-by shooting, but later admitted they were self-inflicted. An investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. Source: …

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Adult Death No Charges Filed Pennsylvania

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025

Hunter Accidentally Killed During Deer Drive During a “deer drive” in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, 26-year-old Floyd Wengerd was accidentally shot and killed by a member of his hunting party. Twenty four hunters were divided into two teams; Wengerd was a member of the team driving deer toward the “standers,” when a buck jumped up and ran back through the line of drivers. Two hunters fired, and Wengerd, who was …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Iowa Ongoing Investigation

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025

Teen Shoots Himself in the Leg Inside Hospital A teenager shot himself in the leg inside a hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, while he waited for his mother who had a scheduled appointment. She had left her purse that contained a gun with her son. He grabbed the gun and unintentionally fired it, striking himself in the leg. The boy was treated …

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