10-year-old Girl Killed by Gun Modified for Rapid Fire In a house in Mishawaka, Indiana, 10-year-old Sophia Burks was killed in an accidental shooting that involved a gun “modified for rapid fire.” She was pronounced dead at the scene. The gun used belonged to the boyfriend of Sophia’s older sister, 17-year-old Jacob Olvera. The shooting …
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Five-year-old Kills Himself With Unsecured Gun While he was left unattended in a home in Black Jack, Missouri, five-year-old Jaylon Young found an unsecured, loaded gun, and fatally shot himself. Rayvone McPherson, age 29, admitted the gun was his, and that he had left the child alone with the gun in reach. He was charged with child endangerment …
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
17-year-old Killed by Stray Bullet Fired Through Motel Wall In a motel room in Lilburn, Georgia, 17-year-old Sheldon Lewis was playing video games, when a bullet from a neighboring room came through the wall and killed him. Family members were in the room and witnessed the shooting. “The gunshot didn’t even sound like a gunshot. It sounded like …
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Second Grader Injures Hand With Gun Brought From Home A seven-year-old boy brought a gun to his second-grade classroom in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and accidentally shot himself in the hand. His teacher quickly secured the gun, and took the boy to the nurse’s office to wait for first responders. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “None of us can imagine the …
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Teenager Injured After Shooting Himself in the Leg It was determined that a 16-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the thigh on a street in San Antonio, Texas. The teen originally told police that shots were fired from a vehicle as it drove past him. He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. …
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
One Person Injured After Accidental Shooting One person was injured in an accidental shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. No other information was reported. Source: “One Injured in Reported Accidental Shooting, Deputies Say,” wyff4.com (February 3, 2026).
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
13-year-old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in an apartment in Humble, Texas, in what appears to be an accidental shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene “from at least one gunshot wound.” The boy was living with his aunt at the apartment, and it appears she made …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Woman Grazed by Unintentional Discharge Inside Walmart A man and woman were in a Fayetteville, North Carolina Walmart together, when a gun the man was carrying unintentionally fired, grazing the woman. Police located the two people after they had left the store together, and determined that the woman’s graze wound did not require treatment. They …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Unintentional Shooting Injures Four People In Springfield, Ohio, a man accidentally discharged a gun striking himself in the hand and injuring three other people. The shooter was treated at a local hospital and released, the other people remain in hospitals in “serious but stable condition.” An ongoing investigation will determine if charges will be filed. Source: Jessica Orozco, “4 Injured …
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
16-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot and Killed A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a home in Charleston, Missouri, in what was determined to be an accidental shooting. A 14-year-old boy was arrested, and will likely be charged with manslaughter. Officials continue to investigate. Source: “Teen Dies Following Accidental Shooting; Juvenile Taken Into Custody, Police Say,” wsiltv.com …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Employee Accidentally Kills Himself Handling Friend’s Gun Described in his obituary as a former marine and general manager of a tire store in Mishawaka, Indiana, 29-year-old Curtiss Walker accidentally killed himself after handling a friend’s semi-automatic handgun. Walker was at work in a closed office of the store with two other people, when he accidentally fired the gun, striking himself in …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Three-year-old Shoots Off-duty Deputy Uncle In Spring, Texas, a three-year-old retrieved an unsecured gun from its holster and shot his uncle in the hand. The victim is a deputy with the sheriff’s office, and is stable condition at the hospital. He fell asleep on a couch after placing his duty belt near where the child was …
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Two People Accidentally Shoot Themselves Cleaning Guns In his home in Maricopa, Arizona, a man was shot in the thigh by an accidental discharge while he cleaned his gun. He motioned to neighbors that he was okay as he left the home, and was seen holding his thigh as he got into the ambulance. His …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot in Leg In Timmonsville, South Carolina, a man was shot in the leg in what the sheriff said appears to be an accidental shooting. He was walking to find help when a couple picked him up and took him to a nearby store to meet paramedics. An investigation determined that the man was shot …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
Woman Shot Trying to Break Up Fight A woman was shot trying to break up a fight between two men in Dayton, Ohio. After the shooting, she left and went to a hospital for treatment. The suspect, Cory Williamson, was found by police at a different hospital and taken into custody. He has been charged …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
Gun Cleaning Accident Kills 15-year-old Girl In an apartment in Northwood, Ohio, 15-year-old Symini Moore was shot and killed by 18-year-old Jakob Heintzelman, who told officials he was cleaning his gun when it unintentionally fired. Symini succumbed to her injuries before first responders arrived. Three other people were in the apartment with Symini; Heintzelman, his …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
Five People Shot Outside Bus A witness said that a fight started on a bus in Washington, D.C., erupted into gunfire seconds after a group of teenagers were let off. Three adults and two juveniles were shot, sustaining injuries that were not life-threatening. The shooter fled the scene and remains at large. “We don’t believe …
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
Two Gun Accidents; Four-year-old Killed, Three-year-old Wounded A four-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene after shooting herself in the head with a gun she found inside a home in Lansing, Michigan. Maliki Pendergrass, age 22, faces multiple charges that include firearms safe storage violation resulting in death, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and multiple …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Toddler and Teen Injured After Shooting Themselves A three-year-old boy is expected to recover after shooting himself in the hand with a semi-automatic handgun he found in an apartment in Warren, Michigan. The boy’s mother came with him to the hospital. Police recovered the gun and plan to interview another adult about the circumstances of the …
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MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Two People Dead, Two Wounded, in Unintentional Shootings Today The circumstances of a deadly shooting in Cutler, California that killed 19-year-old Madison Mendoza are under investigation. Mendoza was dropped off at the hospital by 37-year-old Joseph Morales, who was uncooperative with investigators and later arrested. “We do think this was accidental. These two appear to be friends. Their families …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Two Children Shot, Fifth Grader is Killed A fifth-grade student was killed after being accidentally shot in their home in Moberly, Missouri. The school district released a statement noting that it was providing counseling and support to students and staff. “Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all affected by this tragic …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
Man Injured After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Makinen, Minnesota, a 67-year-old man living alone, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a .45 caliber pistol. He fetched the gun after being awakened by a noise, but fell back asleep still holding it when if fired. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Source: …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
Three Innocent Bystanders Injured in Shooting at Historic Restaurant A shooting at an historic New Orleans, Louisiana restaurant, killed a targeted victim and injured three innocent bystanders. The targeted victim ran into the foyer of the busy restaurant after being chased and shot at on the street. According to the police superintendent, three women waiting for …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot During Card Game A man was critically injured after being accidentally shot during a card game in Indianapolis, Indiana. A 27-year-old woman had taken a gun out of her purse to put it on the table, when it “went off.” She was charged with criminal recklessness and aggravated assault. Source: Ashley Fowler, “1 …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Cousin In Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremiah Finch, age 14, was pronounced dead at the hospital after being accidentally shot in the back by his cousin. Jaden Young, age 23, told officials that he was holding the gun carelessly when it fired. Young has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot and Killed by Best Friend In Fernandina Beach, Florida, a man was accidentally shot and killed by his 25-year-old best friend Ty William Richardson. Police described Richardson as “distraught” at the scene, and he said “…that he had just killed his best friend.” “He continued by saying they were playing around with ‘them,’ …
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
Eight-year-old Shoots Himself with Gun Found in Backyard In Columbus, Mississippi, an eight-year-old child accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in the backyard. The boy was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand and leg. No other information was reported. Source: Zac Carlisle, “Child Accidentally Shot Himself in Columbus,” wtva.com (January …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
Four-year-old in Critical Condition After Finding Father’s Gun A four-year-old girl in Dyersburg, Tennessee, is in critical condition after she shot herself with an unsecured gun. Details about the circumstances are unclear. The girl’s father told authorities that he left the gun in the living room before going to bed and forgot to secure it, …
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026
Four-year-old Boy Shot and Killed by Two-year-old In a home in Lafayette, Louisiana, a two-year-old child shot and killed four-year-old Blaze Rubin after finding a loaded, unsecured gun. Police are actively investigating the incident, but have determined that 17-year-old Jenarius Johnson was responsible for leaving the loaded gun accessible. He has been charged with negligent homicide …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
12-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot and Killed by Older Brother In his home in Canton, Ohio, 12-year-old Thomas J. Lucas, was accidentally shot and killed by his 15-year-old brother, Amir Lucas, with a 9mm handgun. Another child in the home witnessed the shooting and “stated that Amir was showing Thomas something on the firearm and he …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
Toddler Shoots Herself With Gun Found in Mother’s Purse A three-year-old girl waiting in a vehicle outside a convenience store in Oma, Mississippi, shot herself in the hand with a gun she found in her mother’s purse. Her mother, who was inside the store when the shooting took place, drove her daughter to the hospital. …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
Two-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Noah, age 2, the youngest of five siblings, was killed in an accidental shooting near Hayden, Alabama. All of the children were at home with their mother, Evelyn Leyva Etress, when the shooting occurred. Etress told officials she left her two four-year-old girls alone in the master bedroom where loaded guns were accessible to the children. After hearing …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
13-year-old Shot Himself in the Foot In Pooler, Georgia, a parent was at home with a 13-year-old boy when he accidentally shot himself in the foot. The parent drove the boy to a fire station for immediate care, and was then taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. No other …
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
One Person Accidentally Shot by Teen In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a 22-year-old was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old male mishandling a gun. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested, with charges to be determined. Source: “Milwaukee Teen Arrested After Accidental Shooting Injures 22-year-old,” urbanmilwaukee.com (January 5, 2026)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026
Four-year-old Injured After Being Shot by Younger Sibling Police determined that a two-year-old “gained access to a firearm and discharged a round striking his 4-year-old sibling in the lower leg,” in Cordova, Maryland. The four-year-old was treated at the scene and then airlifted to the hospital as a precaution. Child protective services was notified, and the sheriff’s office is actively investigating …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026
Juvenile Accidentally Shot in the Head A child was accidentally shot in the back of the head in a home in New Richmond, Ohio, but was breathing and conscious. Both parents were home at the time and brought the child to the hospital. It is not clear who fired the shot, as an investigation into …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026
High School Junior Dies in Hunting Accident The sheriff’s office is investigating a hunting accident that led to the death of 17-year-old Aden McKinney in Crofton, Kentucky. He died at the hospital the day after the shooting. Aden was a junior at the local high school. The school dismissed students early on the day of …
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
One Person Killed, Five People Injured, by Celebratory Gunfire Law enforcement officials across the country issued warnings about the extreme danger and illegality of celebratory gunfire. Despite this, there were numerous reports of innocent people struck by stray bullets and injured or killed. In Memphis, Tennessee, a five-year-old girl was grazed in the leg by a …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
Man Expected To Recover After Accidentally Shooting Himself A man accidentally shot himself in the back of his legs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. No other information was reported. Source: Jonathan Greco, “Man Rushed to Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Himself in West Oklahoma City,” koco.com (December 31, …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
Student Injured When Gun Fires in Locker Room During basketball practice at a middle school in Savannah, Georgia, a gun discharged in the locker room when a 15-year-old male student picked up his jacket. He was struck in the hand and taken to the hospital for treatment. The gun was recovered and the incident is …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Teen Killed Playing with Guns A group of teens “playing with firearms” in a home in Clovis, New Mexico, resulted in an accidental discharge that killed 15-year-old Anthony Raymond Gallegos Jr. A witness reported that the teens didn’t know that the gun was loaded, and they left the scene after the shooting. Eventually surrendering to police, the 16-year-old …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025
Teen Girl Accidentally Killed by Mother Who Mistook Her for Intruder Police believe that a mother mistook her 17-year-old daughter, Tianna Harris for an intruder, and fatally shot her in their home in Anderson, Indiana. Medics helped the girl at the scene, but she died shortly later at the hospital. Her mother was arrested, but …
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Little information was reported about the self-inflicted accidental shooting of a man in Jackson, Mississippi. The injured man was found by responding police, but his current condition is unknown. Source: Emma Nisbet, “Man Injured in Accidental Self-inflicted Shooting, Police Say,” wlbt.com (December 27, 2025).
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
Man Shot Himself Loading Gun in Car A man sitting in a car shot himself in a bank parking lot in Leesburg, Virginia. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. He told police he was loading the gun when it fired. The shooting is under investigation. Source: Patrick Lewis, “Leesburg Police Investigate Accidental Shooting …
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
Two People Killed in Unintentional Shootings on Christmas Day Sitting on a covered front porch in Comanche, Oklahoma, Sandra Phelps was accidentally shot and killed by 33-year-old Cody Wayne Adams target shooting less than half a mile away. Two adult family members were with Phelps on the porch; she was holding a child in one …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Girl Injured By Gun Found in Bushes In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a girl was injured by a boy handling a gun that accidentally fired. She was taken to the hospital for surgery; her condition was not reported. The boy told police he found the gun in nearby bushes, and was showing it to the girl …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Officer Accidentally Shoots Self in Foot During Dog Attack Responding to a dog attack in Detroit, Michigan, a police officer accidentally shot himself in the foot trying to subdue the dog when it charged at another officer. The dog was killed, and the injured officer was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Source: “Detroit Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Self in Foot While Trying to Shoot Dog,” fox2detroit.com (December …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Two-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Va’Nyiah Mason, who just turned two on December 11th, was 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 Police …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
Teen Girl Shot Waiting to Buy Movie Tickets Victoria Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, was shot in the stomach and grazed on her arm waiting in line to buy tickets to a movie outside a mall in Victorville, California. She is in stable condition and recovering at the hospital. On a GoFundMe page set up by …
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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 …
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
Husband and Wife Injured in Gun Cleaning Accident In Zachary, Louisiana, a man cleaning his gun accidentally fired it, striking himself in the hand and injuring his wife. They were both taken to the hospital for treatment. No other information was reported. Source: Mia Drumm, “Two Injured in Accidental Shooting in Zachary,” louisianafirstnews.com (December 20, 2025).
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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 …
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 …
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, …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
Teen Fatally Shot While Playing Video Games Nineteen-year-old Desmond Evans II was killed in an accidental shooting while playing video games with a group of people in an apartment in San Antonio, Texas. One of the people was attempting to hand a gun to Evans when it fired, striking Evans in the torso. He later died at the hospital. …
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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 …
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
Two Teens Injured in Gun Accidents A group of friends were gathered at a home in Dayton, Ohio when a 16-year-old boy was shot. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. It is unclear who was handling the gun when it fired. The shooting is under investigation. And in Hensley, Arkansas, …
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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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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 …
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 …
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. …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
Four-year-old Boy Fatally Shot In a home in San Antonio, Texas, four-year-old Josiah Cabral sustained a gunshot wound, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The police chief said the boy, his mother, who is in her 40s, and his father, who is in his 50s, were the only people in the house at …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
Man Injured in Gun Accident A man was accidentally shot in the abdomen in a Longwood, Florida home, and taken to the hospital for treatment. Another adult at the scene was interviewed by police during the investigation. So far no one has been charged, and detectives are not pursuing any suspects. Source: Gene Saladna, “1 Hurt …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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: …
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 …
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 …
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2025
Four-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting The circumstances of the shooting death of four-year-old Hayzel Jones in Afton, Oklahoma, is under investigation. She was shot in the chest with a handgun, and was taken to an area hospital when weather prevented her from being flown to a trauma center. Her obituary said that Hayzel, affectionately called …
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025
Hunter Killed Passing Rifle to Friend In Raceland, Louisiana, 45-year-old Garret Verdun was killed by an unintentional discharge from a rifle that he was passing to his hunting partner. They were navigating a cattle guard while they walked to their hunting spot. Verdun was struck in the head with a .308 caliber bullet, and died before first responders arrived. In a statement, the department …
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025
12-year-old Boy Killed in Accidental Discharge Responding to a call about a fight with weapons in Clayton, North Carolina, police found 12-year-old Kyrell Stewart in an apartment suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Police estimated that 20 to 30 people were inside the apartment at the time. According to witnesses, the boy was accidentally shot …
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
Five-year-old Boy Fatally Shoots Himself Five-year-old Andreas Woodland was with family in a townhome in Indianapolis, Indiana, when he found a gun and fatally shot himself. His parents were not home at the time. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and later died there. “There’s no words that can ever express the feeling I’m sure …
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
Toddler Finds Stolen Gun and Shoots Himself A two-year-old child found a stolen handgun in his Buford, Georgia home, and shot himself in the foot. The toddler suffered “excessive physical pain,” and his mother, 27-year-old Leondra Green, was arrested and charged with reckless conduct and cruelty to children. Source: Matt Johnson, “2-year-old Shoots Self After Finding …
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025
64-year-old Innocent Bystander Shot On a Manhattan, New York street, 64-year-old Francisca Nunez was shot in the left leg by a stray bullet, when a dispute between dozens of teens escalated. Nunez said she felt the heat on her leg and knew immediately she had been shot. She is in the hospital waiting to hear if doctors will remove the …
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in Store Parking Lot A man accidentally shot himself in the a parking lot of a sporting goods store in Memphis, Tennessee. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. He told police he brought the gun to the store to sell it, but brought it back to …
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025
Three Children Injured After Finding Loaded Guns in Closets In an accidental shooting, a two-year-old, and a three-year-old, in a residence in Newberry, South Carolina, were each injured with a single gunshot wound. One child was wounded in the hand, the other in the foot. They were both taken to trauma centers for treatment and are expected to survive. Apparently the children accessed a gun …
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
Two-year-old and Hunter Killed in Accidental Shootings In Liberty County, Georgia, a two-year-old child shot themself, and later died at the hospital. There is an investigation into the incident. And 24-year-old Michael Kottke was found dead from a gunshot wound near a tree stand in Waupun, Wisconsin. Kottke was hunting in the area earlier, and …
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Man Shot and Killed In an apartment in Dover, Delaware, a 59-year-old man was fatally shot by 48-year-old Kenneth Collins who mishandled a gun. The victim died from his wounds at the hospital. Officers recovered a 9mm handgun and a .380 gun from the apartment, and charged Collins with negligent homicide, possession of a firearm …
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Woman Killed in Drive-by Shooting In her Greenville, South Carolina home, Maria Esperansa Rico, age 24, was killed by a bullet from a drive-by shooting. She was not the intended target; a relative who also lived there had an ongoing dispute with the shooters. Three men were all charged with murder and conspiracy, with two also facing a charge of possession of a …
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
Two Law Enforcement Officers Accidentally Shoot Themselves An ISD officer at an elementary school in Corsicana, Texas, was injured after they accidentally fired their weapon. No one else was injured, and no other circumstances of the shooting were reported, including the officer’s condition. There is a continuing investigation. And in Chicago, Illinois, an off-duty probationary …
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025
Deputy Injured by Discharge During Inspection At a detention center in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a deputy was struck in the left thigh from the accidental discharge of a gun while carrying out a routine inspection of equipment and uniforms. The accident happened in a secure locker room area not near any detainees, and the deputy is expected to fully …
Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Mississippi North Carolina Ongoing Investigation
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025
Two Children Shoot Themselves; Five-year-old Killed, Four-year-old Injured In Jackson, Mississippi, a five-year-old boy was killed after he shot himself in the head with an unsecured gun. The incident is under investigation. And in Durham, North Carolina, a four-year-old boy was seriously injured after he accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun. His mother, Assante …
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2025
Three-year-old Girl Riding in Car With Mother Caught in Crossfire In Augusta, Georgia, a three-year-old girl riding in a car with her mother was struck by a bullet as they drove through an area where two groups of people were arguing. She was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to the sheriff’s office …
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
Two More Hunting Accidents; One Man is Killed In Marion County, Texas, 45-year-old hunter, Jose Ramirez, died from the accidental discharge of a firearm he was removing from a vehicle. The Texas Game Wardens is investigating to determine the circumstances of the incident. In a statement they expressed support for the Ramirez family during “this …
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025
Two Toddlers Die in Separate Gun Accidents In Martinsburg, West Virginia, a two-year-old boy died after sustaining a gunshot wound. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, but Zachary Allen O’Sullivan, age 29, was charged with child neglect resulting in death. It is unclear what the relationship was between O’Sullivan and the child. Police …
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2025
Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself Causing School Lockdown In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a letter to parents from the local high school that issued a shelter-in-place order read, “an elementary student was handling a firearm when it accidentally discharged, causing a self-inflicted, non-life-threatening injury.” The shooting happened in a neighborhood near two schools, and investigators found a …
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Boy Shot Inside Apartment A boy under the age of five, was taken to the hospital in critical condition after sustaining a gunshot wound in an apartment in Kansas City, Missouri. Witnesses said a gun was left unattended in the apartment and the boy accidentally shot himself. Police are investigating to determine the circumstances of the incident. …
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025
Owner Injured After Dog Causes Gun to Fire In his home in Shillington, Pennsylvania, a 53-year-old man was shot in the back after his dog jumped on a bed causing a shotgun to discharge. The victim had set the gun down on the bed while he was cleaning it. “He’s not sure what stage of …
MODAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Teen Killed In Accidental Shooting In Simpsonville, South Carolina, 16-year-old Malijah Jai’keem Williams was accidentally shot and killed by an unidentified 15-year-old with a stolen gun. The 15-year-old was recklessly handling the gun when it fired, and was charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a person under 18. Source: Zach Rainey, “Simpsonville …