Man Injured in Gun Cleaning Accident A 22-year-old man shot himself in the upper leg while cleaning his gun at a residence in Tinley Park, Illinois. Responding officers applied a tourniquet to the man’s wound before he was taken to the hospital for surgery. He is in stable condition and is expected to recover. Source: …
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SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Gun Accident at Flea Market Injures One Person A man is expected to recover after sustaining injuries from the accidental discharge of a firearm at a flea market in Sophia, North Carolina. “It was somebody that brought a rifle up to show somebody that had a spot here, to see if they wanted to buy …
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
Man Fires Bullet Through Wall Injuring Family Member on Couch In a Glendale Heights, Illinois home, Fernando Cardoso was handling a .45 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun in his bedroom when the gun fired, sending a bullet through the wall and into the living room, striking a family member sleeping on the couch. The victim …
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Two People Injured in Gun Accidents Today In an extended stay hotel in Lewisville, Texas, a juvenile was shot in the leg in it what police believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital, but their condition was not reported. Police continue to investigate. And a 31-year-old man in …
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Two Injured in Gun Accidents Involving Young Children A gun accidentally discharged in a home in Harrisburg, Arkansas, injuring a four-year-old child after the bullet ricocheted off a concrete surface. The child was hit by either bullet or concrete fragments, and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is a continuing investigation into …
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Man Shoots Himself in Hand Cleaning Gun In Waldorf, Maryland, the gun a 41-year-old man was cleaning, unintentionally fired seriously injuring his left hand. The injuries, though serious were not life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the shooting. Source: JB, “Man Taken to Trauma Center After Gun Goes Off …
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Gun Accidents Injure Two People in California A rider aboard a bus in Ladera Heights, California, accidentally shot himself. The victim was taken to the hospital in unreported condition. The sheriff’s department is investigating. And in Lancaster, California, a man was injured in what officials believe to be an accidental shooting. The victim came to …
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Three People Injured in Accidental Shootings A man was injured in an accidental shooting in Pikesville, Maryland. The victim was taken to the hospital with a single gunshot wound. The person holding the gun when it discharged remained on the scene. Detectives are investigating the shooting. A man in Miami, Florida, was shot “after his firearm accidently [sic] …
MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2026
Woman Accidentally Shoots Herself Inside Walmart In a Chelsea, Alabama Walmart, a woman accidentally fired her weapon, injuring herself. She was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Source: “Woman Injured After Firearm Accidentally Discharged at Chelsea Walmart,” wbrc.com (June 16, 2026).
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SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Gun Accidents Injure Two People A boy accidentally shot himself on a street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. He was taken to the hospital for the treatment of at least one bullet wound. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. And in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a newly purchased shotgun accidentally discharged during a struggle between …
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026
Three People Grazed After Accidental Discharge at Farmers Market Three people were injured after a gun unintentionally discharged at a farmers market in Decatur, Alabama. The gun’s owner told police that the gun in his pocket went off when he stood up. The bullet struck the ground, sending fragments flying that grazed the three people. They were all treated at the …
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents, Including a Five-year-old A five-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting at a residence in Beaumont, Texas. The child was taken to the local hospital in stable condition, and may be transferred to another hospital to receive additional treatment. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, and the incident …
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
Three People Injured as Innocent Bystanders A 12-year-old boy was was shot sitting on a couch in his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and his two brothers were home alone, when the brothers found one of their parent’s handgun and were playing with it another room when it fired. The 12-year-old was shot in the back and …
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026
Staff Sergeant Injured After Service Weapon Discharges During Cleaning In Port Royal, South Carolina, Staff Sergeant Steven Colson injured his hand and thigh, when his department-issued pistol discharged while he was cleaning it. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation. Source: Natasha Young, “Port Royal Officer Shoots Himself While …
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026
Woman Injured in Accidental Shooting According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, a woman was taken to the hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, with a gunshot wound to her hand, that was apparently caused when her six-year-old handed her a gun that discharged. Source: NE Ohio Scanner [@NEO_Scan]. “CLE–Shooting–2100s W105–M brought F to Metro,” https://x.com/NEO_Scan/status/2061924640813904114, …
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
Two People Shot as Innocent Bystanders, 25-year-old Woman Dies In a parking lot in Beaumont, Texas, 25-year-old Nastazia Corbin and a friend got caught in the crossfire of a gunfight, and were shot sitting inside a vehicle. Both were critically injured and airlifted for treatment. Nastazia suffered a severe brain injury and died the next …
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2026
Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Himself After his shift in Shreveport, Louisiana, a police officer was unloading his car and accidentally shot himself in the leg. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Source: Bailey Thomas, “Shreveport Police Officer Accidentally Shoot Himself After His Shift,” ksla.com (June 1, 2026).
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
State Trooper Injured by Unintentional Discharge of Service Weapon A state trooper was injured in what “preliminarily appears to be an accidental discharge of his service weapon,” at a mounted unit barn in Acton, Massachusetts. The trooper was treated at the hospital and released. His standard issue duty weapon was a Sig Sauer P320; a firearm that has prompted …
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026
Security Guard Injured After Shooting Himself A 32-year-old security guard at a nightclub in Dayton, Ohio, was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury after accidentally shooting himself. No other circumstances of the shooting were reported. Source: Megan Finke, “Security Guard Accidentally Shoots Himself at Dayton Nightclub, Police Say,” whio.com (May 26, 2026).
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Three-year-old Shoots Man With Unsecured Gun A man was shot in a home in Delray Beach, Florida, after a three-year-old child grabbed an unsecured gun causing it to fire. The child was not injured, and the man was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police continue to investigate the incident. Source: Grace Bellinghausen, “3-year-old Gains Access …
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Teen Killed, Father Injured, in Accidental Shooting at Home At a home in Morganton, North Carolina, 18-year-old Dawson Timothy Whisenant was killed, and his father, 47-year-old Timothy Floyd Whisenant, was injured, in an accidental shooting. Witnesses said the gun fired when Dawson’s brother placed it in a box, striking the father in the leg before …
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Two Men Injured After Accidentally Shooting Themselves In Dayton, Ohio, a 22-year-old man shot himself while cleaning his gun. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the shooting. And in Holts Summit, Missouri, a man sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder after accidentally shooting himself. He was taken to …
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Man Drove to Hospital After Shooting Himself A 38-year-old man accidentally shot himself in Dayton, Ohio, and drove to the hospital on a motorcycle. Police are investigating. Source: Kaylee Maneen, “38-year-old Drove Motorcycle to Hospital After Dayton Shooting,” dayton247now.com (May 18, 2026).
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
Four People Injured in Gun Accidents Today During a large house party in Hillsborough, North Carolina, an 18-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one has been charged, but the shooting is under investigation. In a home in Atlanta, Georgia, a gun Keavn Dean was showing …
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Man Seriously Injured by Stray Bullet In Paynesville, Minnesota, 78-year-old James Poirot was seriously injured by a stray bullet that struck him on the side of his face and head while he was driving in his car. He pulled up to a deputy’s parked squad car for assistance, and was eventually airlifted to the hospital …
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026
Man Grazed By Bullet From Next-door Neighbor In an Arlington, Texas apartment, a man was not seriously injured after his leg was grazed by a bullet that came through the wall from a neighboring apartment. Police found multiple people inside the neighbor’s unit, and determined that 30-year-old David Hernandez Martinez was responsible for the shooting. …
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2026
Woman Critically Wounded After Being Shot in Head A woman is in critical condition after being accidentally shot in the head by 21-year-old Jovany Hernandez, at a small get-together in Buhl, Alabama. People there were drinking and firing guns, and Hernandez was seen at times to be “pulling” a pistol playfully. Witnesses believed that he did not intend to …
FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
One Person Injured in Accidental Shooting An accidental shooting was reported in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. One person was taken to the hospital for treatment, but no other details about the incident were reported. Source: Mike Robertson, “Authorities in Lawrence County Report an Accidental Gunshot Wound,” ecommnewsnetwork.com (May 11, 2026).
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
Innocent Woman Injured in Drive-by Shooting In New Braunfels, Texas, a 25-year-old woman was injured after multiple shots were fired during a drive-by shooting. Three men had been involved in a physical altercation. One of them got in his car and fired at the other two as they walked downtown, then sped off. Two men were injured, as well …
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Man Shot Walking Into Building A man was struck by a small-caliber bullet as he walked into a business in Willmar, Minnesota. Police don’t believe the man was a target, and consider the incident a “reckless discharge of a firearm.” The man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police encouraged anyone with information …
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Fire Marshal Shoots Himself With Illegal Gun While on duty at the headquarters of the fire department in Brooklyn, New York, 52-year-old Fire Marshal James Beringer, accidentally shot himself in the foot with an illegal gun. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. It is unclear why Beringer possessed an illegal …
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Man Injures Hand Removing Gun From Safe In Waldorf, Maryland, a 50-year-old man accidentally shot himself retrieving a gun from a safe. Though conscious and alert, he seriously injured his wrist/hand, and was airlifted to a hospital for specialized treatment. Police continue to investigate the shooting. Source: “Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidental Self-inflicted …
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026
Man Shoots Himself During Dispute With Co-worker At his job in Little Rock, Arkansas, Josuah Haggans, age 33, accidentally shot himself in the thigh during an argument with a co-worker. He pointed a gun at the other employee, but ended up shooting himself. He was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm by …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Accidental Discharge Injures One Person The accidental discharge of a firearm in a Naples, Florida residence, injured one person who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The shooting remains under investigation. Source: Nicholas Karsen, “Collier County Deputies Investigate Accidental Discharge of Firearm at Residence,” winknews.com (April 24, 2026).
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Woman Killed, Husband Injured, in Gun Cleaning Accident A deadly gun cleaning accident inside a home in Channelview, Texas, killed a 24-year-old woman and injured her 25-year-old husband. The man and his brother were in sitting at a table in the kitchen, dissembling and reassembling guns during the cleaning process. At some point the man’s …
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Two People Injured in Hunting Accidents In Appalachia, Virginia, a person was injured in a hunting accident, and airlifted to the hospital for treatment. The circumstances of the accident, and the victim’s condition were not reported. And near Mangum, Oklahoma, a man was shot by his hunting partner on the opening day of turkey hunting …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Four People Injured After Gun Discharges Inside Grocery Store Multiple people were injured when a gun went off at a grocery store in Bonaire, Georgia. The firearm was in a customer’s pocket. When they went to retrieve something else from that pocket, the gun fired into the floor, sending fragments flying that injured four adults. One …
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
19-year-old Accidentally Shot by 16-year-old Family Member In Elkhart, Indiana, a 19-year-old was accidentally shot in the back of the head by a 16-year-old male family member. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The case is being reviewed by the prosecutor’s office. Source: “Teen Accidentally Shoots Family Member …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
Woman Accidentally Shot During Fight at Smoke Shop A woman was accidentally shot during a fight with another person in a Raleigh, North Carolina smoke shop. A verbal argument between the two had escalated. The suspect hit the woman in the face with a pistol, causing it to fire a bullet that grazed the woman’s …
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TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Two Accidental Shootings: Four-year-old is Killed, Man is Injured A four-year-old child died after shooting themself with a gun in an Okeechobee, Florida home. Police didn’t say if the gun belonged to anyone in the home, or how the child was able to access it. They are actively investigating the incident. And a boy accidentally …
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Secret Service Agent Unintentionally Shoots Himself in the Leg It appears that a Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg getting into an unmarked SUV at the airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Assigned to former first lady Jill Biden, who was not nearby when the accident occurred, the agent was taken to the hospital …
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2026
Man Injured in Unintentional Shooting A man in Milton, Florida was injured in an accidental shooting that involved another man. The victim was conscious and alert as he was taken to the hospital. No other information about the shooting was reported. Source: “Deputies: Accidental Shooting in Milton Leaves One Man Injured,” weartv.com (March 26, 2026).
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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 …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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).
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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)
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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, …
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 …
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 …
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).
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
Officer Injured During Training During a break from training exercises in Westerville, Ohio, a police officer was injured by an accidental discharge from another officer’s gun. The victim was hit in the hand and thigh, and is recovering in the hospital. The police and the sheriff’s office are reviewing the case. Source: Shahid Meighan, “Westerville Police …
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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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …