10-year-old Boys Injured in Two Accidental Shootings

A 10-year-old boy in a Chicago, Illinois home shot himself in the hand and was taken to the hospital in fair condition. A gun was recovered at the scene. Detectives are investigating. 

And in a residence in Toledo, Ohio, a 10-year-old boy was accidentally shot by another 10-year-old who found a gun he thought was unloaded. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police are investigating the incident.

Sources:

“Boy, 10, Apparently Accidentally Shoots Himself at Southwest Side Home,” chicago.suntimes.com (February 9, 2026).

Amber Baker, “Child Recovering After Accidental Shooting in Ohio Home,” wtrf.co, (February 9, 2026).