Adult Injury

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested New York Ongoing Investigation Texas March 19, 2026March 23, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026

Three Victims Hurt in Gun Accidents, Including Three-year-old Boy A three-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand playing on the floor in the bedroom of an apartment in Tomball, Texas. His mother was lying in the bed, and she, and the toddler’s father, 25-year-old Lucas Nahum Benitez, brought the boy to the hospital for treatment. The boy’s …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Tennessee March 17, 2026March 22, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026

Two People in Tennessee Injured in Accidental Shootings It appears that a person in a White House, Tennessee hotel was accidentally shot in the arm and taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation. And a juvenile male in Knoxville, Tennessee, accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital in unknown …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Florida March 16, 2026March 20, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026

Woman Injured After Stray Bullet Hits Her Inside Home In Broward, Florida, William Forhan, age 27, shot an innocent bystander after he fired a gun in pursuit of a person who robbed him. Forhan fired his gun multiple times at the fleeing thief; one of the bullets flew into a woman’s home, striking her in both legs and killing her cat. …

Adult Injury Oregon March 15, 2026March 19, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 2026

Person Accidentally Shoots Themself at Food Court A person accidentally shot themself at a neighborhood food court in Redmond, Oregon. Police said that their injury was not life-threatening, and they were legally registered to carry a concealed firearm. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. Source: Ian Haupt, “Redmond Food Court Patron Accidentally Shoots Self,” redmondspokesman.com …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California Connecticut Ongoing Investigation March 14, 2026March 18, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026

Two Men Injured in Unintentional Shootings Police are investigating an accidental shooting in Petaluma, California, that sent a man to the hospital with a single gunshot wound to his leg. His injuries are not life-threatening. The man was shot by his roommate, 53-year-old Michael Millane, who was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a …

Adult Injury Arkansas Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Texas March 13, 2026March 17, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026

Three People Injured in Gun Accidents Today Responding officers said a child got access to a loaded gun that discharged, injuring their older sibling in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The victim was alert when taken to the hospital. No word on their current condition. Near Century, Florida, a 17-year-old female was shot in the upper leg after a .45-caliber gun unintentionally …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California March 9, 2026March 13, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Stockton, California, 49-year-old Ben Butler accidentally shot himself, and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police later determined that Butler was prohibited from possessing firearms and had an outstanding arrest warrant. He was charged on suspicion of weapons violations and the outstanding warrant. Source: “Man Accidentally Shoots Self, …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Florida Ongoing Investigation March 8, 2026March 12, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026

Three People Injured in Gun Accidents Today In a Miami, Florida home, an eight-year-old girl was shot in the ankle after he father dropped a gun that discharged. She was taken to the hospital; the sheriff’s office is investigating. In a Miami Springs, Florida home, Michael Martinez, age 41, accidentally shot his wife with a shotgun he had obtained …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury New York March 7, 2026March 11, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2026

Man Seriously Injured After Shotgun Fires Unintentionally In his Farmingville, New York home, 51-year-old Geonard Wade, handed a 15-year-old family member a shotgun that unintentionally fired, striking Wade in the arm. He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and is expected to recover. Wade was charged with reckless endangerment. Source: “Man Accidentally Shot After …

Adult Injury No Charges Filed Ohio March 5, 2026March 10, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2026

Man Injured in Gun Cleaning Accident A man was injured in an accidental discharge while cleaning a firearm in his home in Chillicothe, Ohio. He told police he recently retrieved a gun safe from the remains of his old residence that had been destroyed by a fire earlier this year. Some of the guns were …

Adult Injury California Louisiana Ongoing Investigation March 3, 2026March 9, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026

Two People Accidentally Shoot Themselves In Long Beach, California, a man injured himself after he “negligently discharged a firearm.” He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Police recovered the gun, and continue to investigate. And in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a person was taken to the hospital in …

Adult Injury Georgia No Charges Filed February 27, 2026March 3, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026

Man Shot Himself Removing Gun from Vehicle A man accidentally shot himself in the lower leg at a Savannah, Georgia gas station. He was trying to retrieve a gun from under the car seat when it fired. His injury was not life-threatening. According to officials, no charges were filed. Source: Natasha Young, Ava Cartes, “UPDATE: Man …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Texas February 19, 2026February 24, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026

Man Shoots Himself in Store A man accidentally shot himself in the leg in a store in Temple, Texas. His injury was not life-threatening. He left the store after the shooting, but was found nearby and taken for treatment. Police are investigating. Source: Ethan Love, “Police Investigate Accidental Shooting That Injured Man in Temple Store,” kcentv.com (February …

Adult Injury Ohio Ongoing Investigation February 16, 2026February 22, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026

Resident Shot After Being Mistaken for Intruder Trying to enter the home where they live in Riverside, Ohio, a person was shot in the foot by the homeowner. Neighbors reported hearing between five and eight shots. “After speaking to the residents, it was determined that the homeowner may have believed that a subject was attempting to break …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Ongoing Investigation February 10, 2026February 14, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

Woman Unintentionally Shot by Boyfriend A woman in Hazel Green, Alabama, was unintentionally shot by her boyfriend, Kohner Forrester, and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, deputies found narcotics in the home and charged Forrester with possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Officials continue to investigate the incident. Source: Ryan Fay, …

Adult Injury South Carolina February 2, 2026February 6, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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).

Adult Arrested Adult Injury North Carolina January 31, 2026February 5, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Ohio Ongoing Investigation January 30, 2026February 4, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas January 27, 2026January 31, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Arizona Mississippi No Charges Filed January 26, 2026January 30, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation South Carolina January 25, 2026January 29, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Ohio January 24, 2026January 28, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Washington, DC January 22, 2026January 26, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee January 19, 2026January 23, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Minnesota No Charges Filed January 17, 2026January 21, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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: …

Adult Injury Louisiana Ongoing Investigation January 16, 2026January 20, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Indiana January 15, 2026January 19, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Wisconsin January 5, 2026January 10, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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)

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Mississippi Missouri Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas January 1, 2026January 5, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Oklahoma December 31, 2025January 4, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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, …

Adult Injury Mississippi December 27, 2025January 1, 2026 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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).

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Virginia December 26, 2025December 31, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Michigan No Charges Filed December 23, 2025December 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Louisiana December 19, 2025December 23, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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).

Adult Injury Ohio Ongoing Investigation December 17, 2025December 21, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Massachusetts Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Texas December 12, 2025December 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania December 11, 2025December 15, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Georgia Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) December 10, 2025December 15, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Florida Ongoing Investigation December 7, 2025December 12, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation December 4, 2025December 10, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Texas December 3, 2025December 8, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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: …

Adult Injury New York Ongoing Investigation November 25, 2025November 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Tennessee November 24, 2025November 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Illinois Ongoing Investigation Texas November 19, 2025November 24, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation South Carolina November 18, 2025November 23, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 Death Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Texas November 15, 2025November 19, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania November 11, 2025November 15, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

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 …

Adult Injury Alaska Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation November 9, 2025November 13, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2025

Two Hunting Accidents in Alaska In Tuluksak, Alaska, two juveniles, ages 12 and 14, were hunting when the 14-year-old sustained a minor gunshot wound near his right elbow. Officials determined that the discharge occurred because a loaded rifle was improperly handled, and continue to review the incident. And in Kodiak, Alaska, a 38-year-old man was …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation South Carolina November 5, 2025November 9, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2025

Marine Recruit Shot During Marksmanship Training At the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island, South Carolina, a recruit sustained a gunshot wound to the foot during marksmanship training. The victim is in stable condition at the hospital. The Marines did not release additional information about the shooting, saying, it would be “inappropriate to speculate …

Adult Death Adult Injury Connecticut Ongoing Investigation October 31, 2025November 3, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025

Four Innocent Bystanders Shot, One is Killed On Halloween night in downtown New Haven, Connecticut, four people, ages 18 to 21, were shot, including an 18-year-old woman who died at the scene. Camera footage showed two people shooting at each other, and according to police, “[i]t does not appear the shooting victims were the intended …

Adult Injury Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Ohio Ongoing Investigation October 29, 2025November 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025

Officer Shoots Self During Domestic Dispute Call Responding to a domestic disturbance call in Tiffin, Ohio, a police officer accidentally shot themself while trying to separate two individuals. The officer was airlifted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is an ongoing internal investigation into the shooting. Source: “Ohio Officer Accidentally Shoots Self While Trying …

Adult Injury Minnesota October 28, 2025November 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025

Man Shoots Himself While Unloading Gun In Bemidji, Minnesota, a 42-year-old man pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road, and got out so that he could unload his gun. The gun unintentionally fired, striking him in the leg. He was taken to the hospital in unreported condition. Source: “Man Accidentally Shoots Himself …

Adult Injury North Carolina October 27, 2025November 1, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025

Man Shoots Himself at Walmart In a Lumberton, North Carolina Walmart, a man accidentally shot himself in the leg, and was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. “He reported that the firearm had been tucked into his jogging pants without a holster, and when he attempted to reposition it, he unintentionally pulled the trigger …

Adult Injury New Jersey Ongoing Investigation October 25, 2025October 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2025

Accidental Shooting In Gun Store Leaves One Person Injured A person was injured by an unintentional discharge in a gun shop in Beachwood, New Jersey. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition with a gunshot wound to the wrist. Police are investigating the incident. Source: Jason Allentoff, “Police Probe Accidental Shooting at Ocean …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Georgia October 24, 2025October 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

Woman Wounded by Rifle Discharge In Hinesville, Georgia, a woman was injured after a rifle in the trunk of a vehicle unintentionally discharged. Two construction workers discovered the rifle in the trunk while on a job that had a strict policy about unregistered firearms. The girlfriend of one of the workers arrived to take the …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Ohio Ongoing Investigation October 22, 2025October 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2025

Boy Accidentally Shot by Relative A nine-year-old boy was accidentally shot by a family member in a home in Columbus, Ohio. He is in stable condition at the hospital. After interviewing witnesses, police charged 27-year-old Talon Johnson with negligent assault, as they continue to investigate. Source: “Police Identify Suspect in ‘Accidental Shooting’ That Sent a …

Adult Death Adult Injury Kentucky No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation South Carolina October 18, 2025October 22, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

One Person Dead, One Wounded, in Gun Accidents Today In Waynesburg, Kentucky, 67-year-old Daniel Wilson was scouting wildlife on family property, when he was fatally shot by a teenager taking part in a youth hunt with his father. The boy mistook Wilson for a deer. The gunshot severed a main artery in Wilson’s leg, leading to …

Adult Injury Florida No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation October 16, 2025October 20, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2025

Retired Law Enforcement Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself During Qualification Course In Bunnell, Florida, Charles Dee Rowsell, a 75-year-old retired law enforcement officer, accidentally shot himself in the leg during a firearms qualification course hosted by the county sheriff’s office. He was airlifted to the hospital. “Preliminary review of the incident indicates the victim had his finger …

Adult Injury Louisiana Ongoing Investigation October 15, 2025October 19, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025

Man Injured by Homemade Shotgun In Monroe, Louisiana, a man sustained a non-life-threatening injury to his hand after he was struck by the discharge from a homemade shotgun. He had noticed what looked like a pipe in a trash can while he was waiting at a bus stop, that was later determined to be a …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Maine Virginia October 11, 2025October 15, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

Two People Injured in Hunting-Related Shootings In Hamlin, Maine, 31-year-old Amber Oaks was injured by the discharge of a shotgun handled by another member of a six person bird hunting party, 30-year-old Danielle Fernald. Fernald was driving a side-by-side with Oaks as a passenger. When she tried to remove her 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun from the vehicle, the butt …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation Texas October 3, 2025October 7, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2025

Innocent Bystander Shot While Having Dinner With Family A woman eating dinner with her family outside her apartment in Houston, Texas, was accidentally shot during a drive-by shooting. A person was running through the parking lot when, “[a] vehicle driving westbound on Glenmont started to shoot toward that individual, and just so happened, an innocent bystander, …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation October 1, 2025October 5, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2025

Three Accidental Shootings in Ohio Today In Cincinnati, Ohio, a five-year-old girl is expected to survive after being accidentally shot by her six-year-old brother, that sent a bullet into her temple and out her eye. The children’s mother told police that her son climbed up a dresser in a closet and got ahold of the …

Adult Injury Maryland No Charges Filed September 24, 2025September 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025

Man Shot Self in Leg Holstering Gun A man at a Frederick, Maryland shooting range, accidentally shot himself in the leg trying to holster his gun. He was airlifted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The range was closed for the remainder of the day. Sources: Ryan Marshall, “Man Injured in Accidental Shooting at Gun Range,” fredericknewspost.com …

Adult Injury Indiana No Charges Filed September 23, 2025September 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025

Man Injured After Dropping Gun A man in Columbus, Indiana, was injured after he dropped a small-caliber gun that discharged. He was taken to the hospital, but the extent of his injuries was not reported. Source: “Accidental Shooting Sends Local Man to Hospital,” therepublic.com (September 24, 2025).

Adult Injury September 17, 2025September 21, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

Man Accidentally Shot Himself In Castaic, California, a man in his 20s was taken to the hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the leg. It is not known if he will face any charges. Source: Louie Diaz, “Man Hospitalized After Shooting Self in Leg in Castaic,” hometownstation.com (September 17, 2025).

Adult Death Adult Injury New York Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania September 16, 2025September 21, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

Two Women Shot are Innocent Bystanders, One is Killed During a shootout in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 27-year-old Jasmine Johnson was killed after she got caught in the crossfire. She was shot in the back while on the porch of a home, and ran inside where she collapsed and died. That home, and another on the block, …

Adult Injury Colorado Ongoing Investigation September 15, 2025September 19, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2025

Two Deputies Accidentally Shot During Training At a training center in Carr, Colorado, two deputies were injured after one of them accidentally discharged their gun, striking both of them. The accident happened as they were securing their equipment at the end of a firearms training session, and they were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Connecticut September 14, 2025September 18, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025

Woman Seriously Injured After Being Shot by Downstairs Neighbor A woman is in stable condition, after sustaining life-threatening injuries from a bullet fired by her downstairs neighbor’s AR-15 style rifle that came through the floor of her Groton, Connecticut apartment. Responding police applied two tourniquets to the woman’s right leg saying there was a “significant amount …

Adult Injury Arkansas Ongoing Investigation September 12, 2025September 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2025

Man Struck by Stray Bullet Watching Football Game A man was struck by a stray bullet while watching a football game at the high school stadium in North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left side, and later released. Investigators determined that the bullet came …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury North Dakota September 11, 2025September 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

Bullet Fired Inside Home Seriously Injures Man on Sidewalk A 50-year-old man was walking outside his neighbor’s residence in Minot, North Dakota, when a bullet from inside the home went through the front door and struck him. He was seriously injured, but is listed in stable condition at the hospital. Jesse David Cureton, age 38, …

Adult Injury North Carolina September 9, 2025September 14, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025

Woman Accidentally Shot When Husband Fires at Dog Attacking Her In Vass, North Carolina, a woman being attacked by her dog, was unintentionally shot in the leg by her husband when he fired at the animal. The woman was airlifted to a trauma center in unreported condition. The dog died at the scene. Source: Rodney …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) New York Ongoing Investigation September 3, 2025September 7, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025

Two People Injured in Accidental Discharge A one-year-old boy, and a 37-year-old woman, were injured in an accidental discharge of a gun in a home in Rochester, New York. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, but the one-year-old was seriously injured, and remains in the hospital. According to police, they are related but …

Adult Injury North Dakota Ongoing Investigation August 31, 2025September 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025

Man Shot Himself During Target Practice A man in his 30s was in stable condition at the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while target shooting in Williston, North Dakota. People with him had applied a tourniquet, which likely prevented his situation from becoming life-threatening. The sheriff’s office is investigating. Source: Michael Reuter, “Man …

Adult Injury California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation August 29, 2025September 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2025

16-year-old Boy Killed in One of Two Gun Accidents in California In Desert Hot Springs, California, a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene from an apparently accidental self-inflicted gunshot. No other information about the shooting was reported, but officials continue to investigate. And at City Hall East in Los Angeles, California, an employee …

Adult Injury South Carolina August 28, 2025September 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2025

Man Accidentally Shot Himself in Walmart Parking Lot A man accidentally shot himself in his vehicle at an Easley, South Carolina Walmart. His injuries were non-life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Source: Tyler Scott, “Police: Man Injured After Gun Accidentally Discharges in Walmart Parking Lot,” foxcarolina.com (August 28, 2025).

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Texas August 26, 2025September 1, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025

Rapper Shot After Fight at Muffler Shop An argument escalated in a muffler shop in Irving, Texas, between the owners and two men who produced guns and threatened to shoot. As the two men drove away from the scene, a gun discharged striking one of them, rapper Cayto Rivers, age 21, sending him to the …

Adult Injury California Juvenile Arrested August 25, 2025August 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025

Woman is Accidentally Shot in the Foot A 21-year-old woman was accidentally shot in the foot in a home in Salinas, California. During their investigation, officers searched the residence and found a firearm without a serial number that was personally manufactured. There were eight people in the home at the time of the shooting, and …

Adult Injury Mississippi Ongoing Investigation August 22, 2025August 26, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025

Innocent Bystander Injured by Stray Bullet An innocent bystander was injured during a shooting at an apartment complex in Starkville, Mississippi. The circumstances of the shooting are unclear, but a bullet went through a fence and struck a person in a parking lot at an adjacent complex. The person was treated, but their condition was …

Adult Injury Ongoing Investigation South Carolina August 21, 2025August 25, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025

Officer Injured in Accidental Shooting An officer’s gun accidentally discharged near the courthouse in Bennettsville, South Carolina today. The officer was injured, but is expected to be OK. Police are investigating. Source: Tonya Brown, “Police Investigating Accidental Shooting Near Courthouse in Bennettsville,” wpde.com (August 21, 2025).

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Georgia August 20, 2025August 24, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2025

Three-year-old Boy Killed, His Mother Injured, After Man Sprays House with Bullets Three-year-old Bryson Murray was killed while he slept, and his mother, 40-year-old Cherrelle Murray was injured, when Carl Bain Gant III, age 32, opened fire on a residence in Augusta, Georgia. Gant wanted his girlfriend to leave the house, and got into an …

Adult Injury Colorado Mississippi Ongoing Investigation August 18, 2025August 22, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2025

Two Men Accidentally Shoot Themselves in the Leg A man in Grand Junction, Colorado, suffered non-life-threatening injuries after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. And a 20-year-old man in Philadelphia, Mississippi, shot himself in the lower leg trying to retrieve his gun from his pants. He “is …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation South Carolina August 13, 2025August 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025

Four-year-old Shot Self with Uncle’s Gun; Marine Recruit Shot During Marksmanship Training In a home in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, a four-year-old boy sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after shooting himself in the head with his uncle’s gun. The boy was staying overnight at his grandmother’s house in the care of his uncle, 28-year-old Dandre Jadon Stevenson. Stevenson was playing …

Adult Injury Minnesota August 7, 2025August 11, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2025

Driver Struck by Stray Bullet From Target Practice A 48-year-old man driving down the interstate in Harris, Minnesota, was struck in the leg by a bullet that came through the driver’s side door. When police responded, they reported “hearing gunfire consistent with rifle target shooting.” The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Kentucky August 1, 2025August 5, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025

Man Shot by Former Wife’s Boyfriend In Louisville, Kentucky, a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot by 28-year-old Carlos Garcia-Romero. Garcia-Romero, who is dating the victim’s ex-wife, claimed that he pointed the gun at the man to scare him, when it accidentally fired. He has been charged with second-degree assault. Source: Renee Maloney, “LMPD: Man …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania July 30, 2025August 3, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2025

Several People Grazed by Bullets in Shooting at Pool Several people were injured after they most likely got caught in the gunfire during a shooting at a neighborhood Philadelphia, Pennsylvania recreation center pool. Police believe that Keon Kiah, age 17, was the shooter, and had returned with a gun and several other people to the …

Adult Injury No Charges Filed North Carolina July 28, 2025August 1, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025

Man Shot Himself Holstering Gun in Parking Lot A man accidentally shot himself in the parking lot of a Walmart in Waynesville, North Carolina. While he was trying to holster his gun, it got caught on a cord from his medical equipment that caused the gun to fire, hitting him in the buttocks. He suffered …

Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) North Carolina Texas July 25, 2025July 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

Two Children Killed, Officer Injured, in Unintentional Shootings Today Inside a home in San Antonio, Texas, eight-year-old Daniel Casares was fatally shot in the neck by his 13-year-old brother. At the time of the shooting, multiple children were in the home with no supervising adult present. The teenager has been charged with manslaughter. A 17-year-old girl was …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Florida Tennessee July 24, 2025July 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

Two People Hurt in Accidental Shootings In the administration building for the county sheriff’s office in Largo, Florida, a deputy sustained a minor injury when the gun they were cleaning unintentionally fired. The deputy is recovering; no other information about the shooting was reported. And in a house in Memphis, Tennessee, the accidental discharge of …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Illinois Tennessee July 20, 2025July 24, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2025

Three-year-old Shot Himself with Father’s Gun; Two People Shot in Gun Cleaning Accidents, One is Killed In Albany, Georgia, a three-year-old boy is recovering after he shot himself with his father’s unsecured gun. The boy’s father, DeQuan Sims, age 30, was charged with reckless conduct. The police chief said, “[a]s much as we understand that Georgia is …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Iowa Virginia July 18, 2025July 22, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025

Gun Accidents Injure Two In Norfolk, Virginia, a three-year-old is expected to recover after sustaining a gunshot wound to the hand. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, but 24-year-old Kirk M. Bond Jr. was charged with reckless handling of a firearm, allowing access to a firearm by a child, child neglect and possession …