Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Illinois

FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023

Two Young Girls are Shot and Wounded with Unsecured Guns In Vernon Hills, Illinois, a loaded semi-automatic pistol that was left on a bed accidentally discharged striking a 2-year-old in her arm. She was airlifted to the hospital for specialized care for her serious, not life-threatening injury. It’s not clear how the gun fired, but …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia

MONDAY, MAY 29, 2023

Four-year-old Girl Finds Loaded Glock and Accidentally Shoots Herself in the Head On Memorial Day, a four-year-old Grovetown, Georgia girl is hospitalized in critical condition after she accidentally shot herself in the head. Her father, 24-year-old Davion Daniels, left a loaded 9mm Glock on the floor when he went downstairs to take a phone call. …

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Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Illinois Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023

A Two-year-old is Killed and Two Others are Hurt in Unintended Shootings In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22-year-old Aaron Creary accidentally shot and killed his son. Armani, one of his twin 2-year-olds. Creary was trying to break up an argument between his parents when the gun went off, striking the child. He has been charged with …

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Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Missouri Ongoing Investigation South Carolina

FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023

Teens Playing with Guns Injure Three; Two Others Hurt in Separate Accidental Shootings A group of teenagers were “carelessly” handling a gun in LaGrange, Georgia, when one of them, a 15-year-old, was accidentally shot in the face. He was airlifted to the hospital in serious condition. No other information is available at this time. Another …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Wisconsin

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023

Two Children and a Man Injured in Accidents with Guns In Racine, Wisconsin, an 8-year-old boy was with his mother when he found a loaded firearm and unintentionally shot himself. They did not live where the incident occurred. The boy was transported to the hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No other information has been …

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MONDAY, MAY 22, 2023

Four People Injured in Gun Accidents In Vale, North Carolina, 7-year-old Mai Yang’s 11-year-old brother, accidentally shot her in the face with a rifle. Mai was airlifted to the hospital and is in serious but stable condition. The children’s father, Thay Yang, explained, “[h]e didn’t realized the gun was loaded. He thought it was on …

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Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2023

Church Member Wounded after Sunday Service and Teen Hurt Mishandling a Gun After Sunday services in South Holland, Illinois, an innocent bystander was struck by gunfire that erupted in the church’s parking lot. The victim, a long-time church member, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. According to the pastor of the church, multiple …

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SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023

Seven People Wounded in Unintentional Shootings With a stolen handgun that he thought made him “look cool,” a 14-year-old in Struthers, Ohio, unintentionally shot a 16-year-old in the stomach. The victim was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The 14-year-old was showing the gun to the victim, pretending to shoot it, when …

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THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2023

One Person Dead, Five Wounded in Unintentional Shootings In North Little Rock, Arkansas, 18-year-old Benjamin Redix was driving back from 17-year-old Jimari Douglas’s high school graduation, when Douglas unintentionally shot and killed him. Redix, who was due to graduate the next day, was pronounced dead at the scene. Douglas was sitting in the backseat of …

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023

Four Children Injured in Gun Accidents, Two of Those with Guns They Found In Memphis, Tennessee, a 5-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being accidentally shot at his home. The 5-year-old and his brother had found the gun near their home, but it’s not reported who pulled the trigger. No charges have been filed and …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas

TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023

Four-year-old Finds Relative’s Loaded Gun and Shoots One-year-old Brother In Houston, Texas, a 4-year-old boy found an unsecured gun in his home and unintentionally shot his 1-year-old brother. The victim underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to his leg and is expected to survive. The gun’s owner is a relative staying at the home and …

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SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2023

Nine-year-old Girl Killed by Unsecured Gun and Eight Others Wounded in Unintentional Shootings In Memphis, Tennessee, a 7-year-old boy found a gun in a car’s glove box and accidentally shot his 9-year-old sister, killing her. The gun belonged to James Bowen Jr., his mother’s boyfriend. Bowen is facing multiple charges after allegedly leaving his gun …

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SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023

Mishandling Guns and an Unsecured Storage Leave One Dead and Three Wounded In St. Albans, West Virginia, Steven Loftis, 53, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen and died. The discharge allegedly occurred because the firearm was not handled safely and was stored in Loftis’s pants pocket instead of a holster. The case will be reviewed …

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FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

Five Dead and Seven Injured in Unintended Shootings In Indianapolis, Indiana, 5-year-old Hakiem Scott apparently shot himself with an unsecured 9mm gun he found in his home. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but died shortly after. His father, 25-year-old Jahbar Scott, was arrested on an allegation of neglect of a dependent …

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SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023

Three People Hurt in Gun Accidents In Sutherlin, Oregon, a woman accidentally shot herself in the bathroom of a Burger King. She was transported to the hospital and treated for her wound. Gary Miller, 62, had falsely claimed that she was shot standing in the parking lot, and was later arrested and charged on suspicion …

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SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023

Two Children and Two Hunters Injured in Gun Accidents A 2-year-old in San Antonio, Texas was playing with a 9-millimeter handgun when it fired, shooting them in the face. The child was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and police are continuing to investigate. Walking with her boyfriend near a middle school in Ladson, …

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THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023

Three More Unintended Gun Injuries In Shreveport, Louisiana, a 6-year-old girl was rushed to the  hospital after being hit by a stray bullet.  Her condition is described as “life-threatening.” She was playing in her front yard when the occupants of two vehicles began shooting at each other as they traveled down her street. Describing it …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Missouri Ohio

TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023

Five People Injured in Gun Accidents In Lebanon, Ohio, Daniel C. Wright, 22, accidentally shot himself and his 19-year-old female passenger while sitting in a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. Wright apparently shot himself in the arm; the bullet went through him and into his passenger’s neck. Both were treated at the scene before …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Texas Uncategorized

SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2023

College Baseball Player is Hit by Stray Bullet in the Bullpen An 18-year-old baseball player in Texarkana, Texas was shot in the chest while standing in Texas A&M’s bullpen during a game. He’s in stable condition, recovering in the hospital after undergoing surgery. Police traced the bullet to a neighborhood next to the ballpark where …

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MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023

Father Shoots Son in Gun Handling Accident; Three Other Children Injured are Innocent Bystanders In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, while handling a gun in the living room, 29-year-old Nicholas Pagan unintentionally shot his five-year-old son in the pelvis. The boy is in the hospital in stable condition. The gun used has not been recovered and Pagan, who …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation

FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023

Three-year-old is Shot and Dropped Off at Fire Station in Critical Condition A three-year-old boy from Tukwila, Washington with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a local fire station along with a female family member. There, firefighters performed life-saving procedures before transporting the toddler and the woman to the hospital. The police are investigating …

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THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

Ten Unintentional Shootings Result in Eight Injuries and the Deaths of Two Children A Ville Platte, Louisiana 3-year-old girl shot herself with an unsecured gun. She was airlifted to Baton Rouge because of the extent of her injuries, where she later died. Nineteen-year-old Nathan Ben was charged with criminal negligence and negligent homicide. Ben was …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania

MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2023

Two Injured in Gun Accidents Today A Southaven, Mississippi child accidentally shot themself and was sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further details were reported.  In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, an armed man unintentionally shot himself in the leg when police, responding to reports of a person with a gun, tried to disarm him. …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Virginia

SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 2023

Unsafe Target Shooting Leads to Gun Accident Injury of Eight-year-old Boy In Campbell County, Virginia, the sheriff’s office says an 8-year-old boy suffered an accidental gunshot wound this weekend. According to the report, two men were shooting rifles at “improper” backstops when the boy was struck.  Both men were  arrested for “improper handling of a …

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THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023

One Person Dead, Seven Wounded, in Unintentional Shootings Today In Plano, Texas, a three-year-old was hospitalized with an accidental gunshot wound.  The circumstances of the accident were not reported. Deonte’ Thomas of Emporia, Virginia was arrested for reckless handling of a firearm after he unintentionally shot a 13-year-old boy in the head.  The boy was …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) New York Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023

Three-year-old Shot  An Albany, New York three-year-old was shot and injured today.  There are conflicting reports about the incident and police continue to investigate. No further information has been reported. “The children are becoming almost numb to it, and they’re kind of desensitized,” a local social worker says. “It’s gotten to the point where there’s …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Virginia

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023

Three Children Injured as Innocent Bystanders Seven-year-old twins and a ten-year-old were shot and injured today as innocent bystanders to other people’s gun violence. In Atlanta, Georgia, ten-year-old Chase Martice was struck in the thigh by a stray bullet while playing basketball with other children outside his home. No arrests have been made. “We don’t …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas Washington

SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2023

Three People Hurt in Gun Accidents, Including Two Children A Fort Bend County, Texas 11-year-old is in the hospital in unknown condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head today. Sheriff’s deputies said they think the shooting happened in the garage of a local home while no one was watching the child. In Quinlan, Texas, …

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023

Five Unintentional Shootings Result in Five Injuries   At least five people were injured in gun accidents in the United States today.  A 13-year-old Cincinnati, Ohio boy was critically injured when a friend shot him in the back. The police incident report indicates that the shooting was accidental, but police continue to investigate and are still …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina Wisconsin

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023

Two Gun Accidents Today Involving Children In Wendell, North Carolina, a woman was shot inside her home. According to the report, a “youth” accidentally fired the gun and the round passed through a wall before striking the victim.  It is not clear how the child got the gun. Milwaukee, Wisconsin police announced that a two-year-old …

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Adult Arrested Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter)

THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023

Six-year-old Shot by Older Brother Lanett, Alabama police are investigating after a 6-year-old was shot in the stomach by an older sibling resulting in serious injuries.  The child was airlifted to a trauma center. According to the report, the child’s adolescent brother had gained control of an unsecured firearm in the residence and fired it.  …

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Adult Injury Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Illinois No Charges Filed Tennessee

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2023

Three People Injured When Guns Accidentally Go Off in Public Places An 18-year-old Anniston, Alabama High School student was injured by shrapnel when another student accidentally fired a gun inside the high school.  The student was reportedly manipulating the gun in a backpack when it went off.  The round struck the floor and the 18-year-old …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ohio

TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023

Toddler in Critical Condition after Shooting Herself with Found Gun A Toledo, Ohio three-year-old is fighting for her life after shooting herself in the head with a loaded gun she found in her home.  She is in critical condition at the hospital and no charges have been announced. Source: “Toddler in Critical Condition After Accidental …

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Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023

Child Injured When Assailants Open Fire on Vehicle A seven-year-old child in Mobile, Alabama was hospitalized with life threatening injuries when shots were fired at the car in which they were riding.  An adult was also injured. Presumably, the seven-year-old was an innocent bystander to the violence, rather than the target. Source: Howard Koplowitz, “7-year-old …

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Adult Arrested Alcohol and Guns Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Iowa Louisiana Ongoing Investigation

THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2023

Three Teens Unintentionally Injured in Shootings After a 13-year-old St Petersburg, Florida boy reported that he had been shot while riding his bike, investigating police concluded that he had accidentally shot himself instead.  The boy’s injuries are not considered life threatening and police are investigating where the boy got the gun. In Alexandria, Louisiana, an …

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Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested No Charges Filed

SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023

Three Gun Accidents in Cars Leave One Dead and Two Wounded In Desloge, Missouri, Kyle Walters, 25, was arrested after his 9mm pistol accidentally discharged in the back seat of a vehicle while waiting for food ordered at the local Jack in the Box. The round passed through the seat and struck and killed the driver …

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023

Eight-year-old Dies in Accidental Shooting; Three Other Children are Also Involved in Gun Accidents An eight-year-old boy died of a gunshot wound today after being airlifted to a hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.  The Franklin County boy and his four-year-old brother had found a loaded gun at home. The two boys had the gun in a …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Indiana Louisiana No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023

Court Officer and Toddler Injured in Separate Gun Accidents An Elkhart County, Indiana court security officer was hospitalized after his gun accidentally discharged in a local courthouse. The officer, 23-year-old Joshua Troup, was treated at the hospital after his firearm discharged while he was putting it into his holster, striking his foot. His injuries were …

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Three Children and an Adult Hurt in Gun Accidents In Fresno, California, a man beat up his friend after the friend accidentally shot the man’s three-year-old child in the leg. The man was both arrested and taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries suffered in the beating. A Tulsa, Oklahoma 17-year old was …

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Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kansas Kentucky Mississippi No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Texas

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023

No Charges to be Filed After 10-year-old Dies in Gun Accident The sheriff in Calhoun County, Mississippi announced that no charges will be filed after Oaklee Brasher, a 10-year-old boy, died in an accidental shooting today. No other information about the circumstances of the incident have been released.             Four other shootings resulting in injuries …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Texas

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Two Kids Injured in Gun Accidents in the Same Texas County In Kaufman County, Texas, a 15-year-old was target shooting when he accidentally shot himself in the face. He was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition.  It is unclear if he was being supervised at the time of the accident. Early the next morning, …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Tennessee

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Two-year-old Shoots His 13-year-old Brother A 13-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his two-year-brother in Chattanooga, Tennessee after finding a loaded gun in their home. The teen’s injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police are investigating but no one has been charged. Source: “13-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shot By His 2-Year-Old Brother,” Chattanoogan.com (February 11, 2023).

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Indiana Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Two Toddlers Shoot Themselves with Loaded Guns Found at Home Grace Rodriguez, age 2, of Portage, Indiana, found a loaded gun in her home and used it to accidentally shoot and kill herself. She was flown to a trauma center in Chicago, but died at the hospital. “The initial investigation shows that the child was …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) No Charges Filed Pennsylvania

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Man Shoots Stepdaughter While Unholstering His Gun  A Harrisburg, Pennsylvania man accidentally shot his 17-year-old stepdaughter while unholstering his gun at home.  Her injuries are not considered life-threatening, and she is expected to survive. Source: Jenna Wise, “Man Accidentally Shoots Stepdaughter in Harrisburg: Police,” Penn Live (February 6, 2023).

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Texas Child Dies After Finding Loaded Gun on His Mother’s Nightstand In Wharton, Texas, a three-year-old found a gun on his mother’s nightstand and accidentally shot and killed himself. There is an ongoing investigation, but no other details have been reported. Source: Chloe Alexander, “3-year-old Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself in Wharton, Police Say,” khou.com …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2023

Brooklyn Boy Shot by Another Child Who Had Removed the Gun’s Magazine According to police, a 12-year-old boy was shot today in Brooklyn, New York by another child inside a Brownsville apartment building.  He was shot in the shoulder but is expected to survive. After watching surveillance video and speaking with witnesses, police concluded that …

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023

Six Reported Unintended Shootings Today, Including the Death of an Innocent Bystander Hundreds of people fled a mall in Holyoke, Massachusetts after a fatal shooting inside a nail salon.  Kenneth Santana-Rodriguez, who claimed to be firing in self-defense after being confronted by a former boyfriend of his girlfriend, fired two rounds, one of which struck …

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26, 2023

This page is intentionally left blank to remember the dead and injured in the mass shooting in Monterey Bay, California on January 21 and in nine other mass shootings since then. Monterey Bay, California Shreveport, Louisiana Baton Rouge, Louisiana Tunica Resorts, Mississippi Half Moon Bay, California Chicago, Illinois Oakland, California Red Springs, North Carolina Lancaster, …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Texas

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023

Two Children Shot as Innocent Bystanders An eight-year-old and a three-year-old were victims of other people’s gun violence today.  The eight-year-old, Aacuria Hinton of Greensboro, North Carolina, was shot while sleeping in her bunk bed.  The bullet was fired from outside for reasons that police are investigating. Her injuries are considered life-threatening, and she is …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania

MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2023

Woman Injured by Her Father Demonstrating How to Use a Gun Safely In Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, a man accidentally shot his adult daughter while giving her lessons in gun safety.  “If you are going to use them, you should do it at a gun range, not in your own home,” the local Police Superintendent said …

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Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 2023

Dog Shoots Hunter by Stepping on Gun In Sumner County, Kansas, a hunter died from his injuries in a gun accident that was reportedly caused by a dog stepping on a gun. The sheriff’s office determined that “the man was sitting in the front passenger seat of the pickup when a dog stepped on the …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri Montana New Jersey No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023

3-Year-Old Shot by Sibling After Finding Loaded Gun in a Drawer Two St. Louis, Missouri siblings found a loaded handgun in a dresser drawer in their home. One of the children shot the other, age 3. Police took the injured child to the hospital, where he is reported to be in serious condition. Markeith Mayo, …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas

MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 – Child Airlifted to Hospital After Shotgun Accident

A Denison, Texas juvenile was airlifted to the hospital in stable condition after a shotgun accident today. The incident is still being investigated. No details have been released and no charges have been filed. Source: “Juvenile Airlifted After Accidental Shooting, Police Say,” kxii.com (January 17, 2023).

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois No Charges Filed North Carolina Ohio Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2023 – Unintentional Shootings Involving Two Children and Two Adults

In Goldsboro, North Carolina, a seven-year-old child was shot by an eight-year-old relative, but is expected to recover. There has been no report about how the children got the gun. Michael Howard-Owens of Chicago, Illinois, was in bed with his girlfriend and her three-year old son, when his gun, which was in his waistband, accidentally …

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 2023 –Gun Cleaning Accident

The Harris County, Texas sheriff announced that a Humble, Texas man was cleaning his shotgun when it discharged inside his apartment. Another man was struck and killed.  It is unclear whether charges will be filed. In Andrews, South Carolina, a man fired a pistol when he heard someone entering his home through a window. A …

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Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Florida Mississippi Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023

A two-year-old and a 15-year-old were innocent bystanders to other people’s gun violence in Jackson, Mississippi today.  The two children were in a car and were shot by bullets that passed through the trunk. The 15-year-old is expected to survive, but 2-year-old Kingston McClain will be paralyzed for the rest of his life after being …

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023

A young child in Phoenix, Arizona was taken to the hospital in critical condition after shooting themselves with a gun they found in their home.  In Little Rock, Arkansas, a person on the street accidentally shot themselves in the leg, but their injuries are not considered life-threatening. A Grand Rapids, Michigan man shot his gun …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Ongoing Investigation

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023

Gun accident news once again centers on a child in Indianapolis, Indiana.  This is at least the third unintended gun violence incident involving a child in that city already this year.  Police report that an Indianapolis eight-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after she was shot in the stomach in her home. The …

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023

January 1, 2023 does not bode well for gun safety in the New Year because there were too many gun accidents to meaningfully consider, including many that appear to have resulted from celebratory gunfire. Among the reported incidents: In Van Buren County, Michigan, 62-year-old Christopher Toppenberg was charged with murder Wednesday in connection with the …

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2022

At least six people were killed or injured in separate gun accidents today, three of them children, the others young adults. In Pittsburg, California, a 15-year-old was shot and killed by another 15-year-old, apparently unintentionally.  The shooter was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. However, minimal details have been released. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, an …

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Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana New York No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation South Carolina

MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2022

40-year-old Mathew Roach of Elgin, South Carolina was killed in a hunting accident today. The circumstances of the accident have not been released. His obituary says, “Matt loved his family with all his heart. He enjoyed spending time at the ocean, saltwater fishing, golf, Gamecock football, coaching baseball, grilling, ‘playing’ guitar, dancing in the living …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022

In Atlanta, a 2-year-old found a gun in their home and shot themself. The child’s mother drove them to a fire station and the child is expected to survive.  According to the report, there is an ongoing investigation. Source: “2-year-old Accidentally Shoots Themself, Atlanta Police Say,” wsbtv.com (December 22, 2022).

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2022

Two New Orleans, Louisiana boys were caught in the crossfire today when the passengers of an SUV opened fire on occupants of a blue Hyundai. Both innocent bystanders went to the hospital for treatment.  No other information is available, including whether any of the participant in the shooting have been identified and arrested. Source: Missy …

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Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Illinois Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2022

In Chicago, Illinois, a 50-year-old man sitting in his car in a local park was struck by a stray bullet and killed.  He was an innocent bystander to a nearby disturbance according to the report. No one is in custody in connection with the shooting. In LaGrange, Georgia, a 15-year-old girl was struck in the …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Texas

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022

A 17-year-old San Antonio, Texas teen is in critical condition after being shot in the chest by a 16-year-old friend while the two were allegedly “playing with a gun.”  According to the report, the 16-year-old pointed the gun at the 17-year-old and said “I’m gonna kill you,” before pulling the trigger. He  then called 911 …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan New York No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation West Virginia

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2022

A Bluefield, West Virginia 2-year-old and two siblings, age 4 and 6, were playing in a bedroom of their home when the 2-year-old found a loaded .40 caliber pistol and shot himself in the leg. “The hollow-point bullet went through his thigh,” according to a police spokesperson. Although the child lost “a substantial amount of …

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Adult Arrested Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Wisconsin

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022

A three-year-old and a five-year old were shot today in incidents for which limited details are being reported. Leon Walker, Jr., a Birmingham, Alabama 19-year-old, is charged with aggravated child abuse after police said his three-year-old sister was shot in the abdomen.  The circumstances of the incident have not been fully reported. It is unclear …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested No Charges Filed Tennessee

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022

A Memphis, Tennessee school was placed on lockdown after a 15-year-old accidentally discharged a weapon that he had brought to school.  According to the report, another student went to the school nurse with a gunshot wound to his leg.  The 15-year-old was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.  Apparently, the incident did not result in …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Louisiana Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2022

In Rockford, Illinois,  a six-year-old child found an unattended loaded gun and fired it, striking a 28-year-old woman.  The woman was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. Khadijah Morris, 28, and Ashley Laures, 29, were charged with endangering the life and health of a child. Recently, on November 20, another Rockford six-year-old …

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