One Person Unintentionally Shot During Family Dispute One person was accidentally shot in the stomach during a family dispute in a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They were taken to the hospital in unreported condition. No one has been charged, but police interviewed a suspect and a witness to the incident. Source: Jonathan Greco, “Person Hospitalized …
Month: July 2026
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Two Teens Injured After Gun Fires in Backseat of Vehicle Five teenagers with two guns were driving around in a car in Newark, Ohio. A passenger in the backseat unintentionally fired one of the guns, injuring himself and the driver. Both victims were airlifted to the hospital, and are in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. …
Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Five-year-old Dead After Accidentally Shooting Himself Julian Green, a five year-old in Bessemer, Alabama, was pronounced dead at the hospital after accidentally shooting himself. He was about to turn six on Friday. During the ongoing investigation into the shooting, an adult family was interviewed. However police don’t anticipate filing any criminal charges. Source: Shannon Delcambre, Lynne …
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Man Shot Himself Filming Video With New Gun In the parking lot of the sporting goods store in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he had earlier purchased a 9 mm pistol, a 21-year-old man shot himself in the leg while filming a video demonstrating how to rack the gun. His girlfriend was filming him when the gun unintentionally fired, severing his femoral …
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Toddler Dies After Shooting Himself A two-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the hospital after shooting himself inside a home in Jacksonville, Florida. Investigators are looking at surveillance video and interviewing witnesses to determine how the toddler was able to access the gun. So far, no one has been charged. Following the tragic shooting, the …
SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot Himself Adrian Booth, age 40, accidentally shot himself with a 9mm semi-automatic pistol in Port Jervis, New York. He was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to his thigh. After he was treated and released, he was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Source: Ben Crnic, “Adrian Booth …
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2026
Man Critically Injured After Shooting Himself With Gun He Thought Was Unloaded In an apartment in Shreveport, Louisiana, a 22-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the head thinking the gun he was handling was unloaded. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and remains in critical condition. The man was with a woman in a bedroom and …
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Five-year-old Injured in Gun Accident A five-year-old accidentally shot themself in the abdomen in New Palestine, Indiana, and is listed in fair condition at the hospital. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. Officials are continuing to investigate. Source: Sam Maurer, “5-year-old in Fair Condition After Accidental Self inflicted Gunshot,” fox59.com (July 24, 2026).
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
One Person Grazed by Stray Bullet In Cape Girardeau, Missouri, one person was treated at the hospital for a non-life-threatening graze wound from a stray bullet. It appears that the bullet came from a neighboring camper. No one has been charged. Source: “Accidental Shooting Sends One to The Hospital,” kfvs12.com (July 24, 2026).
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
Girl Accidentally Shot by Brother Before He Takes His Own Life In his Stockbridge, Georgia home, 14-year-old Seven Shirley, the nephew of a local rapper, accidentally shot his 12-year-old sister Lyric in the neck, and then turned the gun on himself. When officers arrived, they found the injured girl and the boy who “showed no …
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Woman Injured in Accidental Shooting A reported accidental shooting in Jerome, Idaho, sent Mayli Alicia Vivas Huaman to the hospital in unknown condition. Yerik Grover Laurente Huarcaya was detained for questioning by police. So far no charges have been filed, as police continue to investigate. Source: Jennifer Williams, “Jerome Police Investigate Reported Accidental Shooting; Woman Hospitalized,” kmvt.com (July 22, …
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
Teenage Girl Injured After Thrown Gun Hits Wall and Fires In an apartment in Greendale, Missouri, a 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital for treatment after she was shot during an argument with her long-time boyfriend, 18-year-old Jeremiah F. Grissom. Grissom admitted to police that he threw a gun at his girlfriend during the …
Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Boy Shoots Himself With Glock and Man Shoots Himself in Vehicle A seven-year-old boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries after shooting himself with an unsecured Glock V17 he found in an apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was treated at the hospital and released. The investigation is ongoing; it appears a family member may be a suspect, and it …
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Man Shot Himself in Leg During Camping Event at Beach During a private overnight event on Pensacola Beach, Florida, a 22-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg and was taken to the hospital. He is expected to be OK. There is an active investigation into the shooting, though the victim and witnesses have been uncooperative. …
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Three Men Accidentally Shoot Themselves Men in Illinois, California, and Virginia were injured today after they unintentionally shot themselves. In Urbana, Illinois, 43-year-old Errol Troutman was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound that was accidentally self-inflicted. He was charged with unlawful use of a weapon. In Long Beach, California, a man was treated for minor …
Adult Arrested California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Toddler Fatally Shoots Himself After Finding Gun In Couch In a home in Highland, California, a two-year-old boy found a gun wedged between two couch seat cushions, and fatally shot himself. His mother, 20-year-old Jamaria Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfriend Armand Bright, were at home when the shooting took place. A second child was also there …
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
Teen In Stable Condition After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Indianapolis, Indiana, a 16-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in stable condition after he accidentally shot himself. He was putting a gun into his pants when it fired. He was initially “uncooperative” with police, and was arrested after he was released from the hospital. He …
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Seven-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting Police released little information about the deadly accidental shooting that killed seven-year-old Alayah Terrell in a home in Milford Mill, Maryland. Alayah was shot in the upper body, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Neighbors said that a man in his 30s had recently moved into the home …
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Teen Injured in Accidental Shooting A teenager was injured in an accidental shooting that involved three 17-year-olds in Kettering, Ohio. The injured teen was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. So far no one has been charged, as police continue to investigate. Source: Brooke Jones, “17-year-old Injured in Accidental Shooting Near Park,” whio.com (July 14, 2026).
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars
SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Toddler Shot and Killed on Family Vacation Just days before his fourth birthday, Brayden Tennyson was shot and killed by a four-year-old relative who found an unsecured gun in a vehicle in Kissimmee, Florida. Brayden and his family had come to Kissimmee for a Disney vacation to celebrate his birthday, and had only just arrived. Brayden was …
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026
21-month-old Boy Fatally Shoots Himself With Father’s Gun In his Columbus, Ohio home, Jashawn Butler, age 21-months-old, shot and killed himself with a loaded gun he found in a safe that was not fully closed. The toddler’s father, Deshawn Butler, told police that he got distracted by Jashawn as he was securing the gun in the safe, and didn’t realize …
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Two Children Injured After Father’s Gun Discharges While Cleaning In Winter Garden, Florida, Deputy Austin Ritchey was off duty and cleaning his personal firearm, when it fired one round injuring two of his children. One child was wounded by the gunshot, the other was injured by shrapnel. Both children were taken to the hospital and …
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
Teen is Recovering After Shooting Himself in the Hand A 14-year-old boy was alone inside his home in Toledo, Ohio, when he found a family member’s gun and accidentally shot himself in the hand. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be OK. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. Police …
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
Boy Injured After Accidentally Shooting Himself A boy in Fort Worth, Texas, accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not release the boy’s age, as they continue to investigate. Source: Emerson Clarridge, “Boy Accidentally Shot Himself in South Fort Worth, Police Say,” star-telegram.com (July 8, 2026).
Adult Arrested Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan Ongoing Investigation Tennessee
TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
One Child is Killed, Two are Injured, in Gun Accidents Today Seven-year-old Everett Deaver died at the hospital, after he was shot in the abdomen by another child in a residence in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Everett’s father, Michael Deaver, age 31, left the loaded gun accessible on the top of a desk while he went next-door. One …
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
16-year-old Boy Shot and Killed A 16-year-old boy died at the scene after being accidentally shot by 18-year-old Luis Garza in San Antonio, Texas. Police didn’t reveal the circumstances of the shooting, but are continuing to investigate. Garza was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Source: Darcy Ramirez, “SAPD: Man Facing Manslaughter Charge After ‘Accidental’ Shooting Kills …
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents An older man in Lehi, Utah, appears to be another victim of celebratory gunfire over this holiday weekend. He was struck in the back by a BB or airsoft pellet, and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. X-rays revealed the trajectory of the small-caliber bullet, showing that it …
Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
Four People Injured by Celebratory Gunfire Law enforcement agencies warn the public about the extreme danger and illegality of celebratory gunfire, but the problem persists, and at least four people were injured today by guns fired into the air in celebration of the Fourth of July. In Canton, Ohio, 46-year-old Summer Christian, is recovering after she …
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026
Accidental Shooting in Vehicle Seriously Injures 12-year-old Girl A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured after being shot in a vehicle in Wichita, Kansas. Another juvenile and 19-year-old Diego Moreno Espinoza were also in the car. Espinoza was apparently handling a gun that fired, striking the girl in the stomach. He has been charged with aggravated …
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting In Dayton, Ohio, responding officers found Jason Mackey, age 16, dead at the scene from what they believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. Few details were reported, but police are continuing to investigate. Source: Kaylee Maneen, “16-year-old Male Pronounced Dead on Ravenwood Avenue in Dayton,” dayton247now.com (July 6, 2026).
Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ongoing Investigation
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
14-year-old is Critically Injured in Unintentional Shooting In a home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old were playing video games and handling a gun, when the gun accidentally fired. The 14-year-old was struck in the abdomen and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The 16-year-old was arrested on multiple charges, including illegal …