Child Injury (18 and Under)

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Nevada North Carolina Ohio Ongoing Investigation August 24, 2023August 28, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023

One Dead, Three Injured in Four Unintentional Shootings Kelsey Moore died from an accidental shooting in a vehicle in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Few details have been reported but the alleged shooter is in custody as the investigation continues. A two-year-old was napping in bed with his mother in Burlington, North Carolina. While she was sleeping, he …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) August 23, 2023August 27, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023

Four Unintentional Shootings Result in Four Injuries In Hartford, Connecticut, a six-year-old boy found a gun while playing outside, brought it inside, and accidentally shot himself in the hand. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating. A reported shooting during a burglary in Norridgewock, Maine, was later determined to be …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Florida New York Ongoing Investigation August 22, 2023August 26, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023

Three-year-old Struck by Stray Bullet, and Off-Duty Detective Accidentally Shoots Herself In Ridge, New York, three-year-old Lovely Toney was struck by a stray bullet when, according to police, a murder suspect opened fire on detectives. Police had come to an apartment looking for the suspect Gary Jones, and when Jones fired at detectives, three rounds …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Indiana New Mexico Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Virginia August 20, 2023August 25, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023

Six Unintended Shootings of Children: Two Dead, Four Wounded Children playing with a gun resulted in an unintentional shooting that killed a 10-year-old girl in Roswell, New Mexico. Few details are reported other than that the incident is still under investigation. In Indianapolis, Indiana, 11-year-old Jordan Robertson was accidentally shot and killed in a home …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Kentucky Michigan Ongoing Investigation South Carolina August 19, 2023August 23, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2023

Eight-year-old Child is Shot and Killed with Unsecured Gun, and Four Other People are Hurt in Separate Unintentional Shootings A group of children found a loaded, unsecured gun in a home in Detroit, Michigan. It’s unclear what exactly happened once it was found, but the gun went off killing an eight-year-old. An adult has been …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) South Carolina August 18, 2023August 22, 2023 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2023

Two Teens Hurt When Shots Are Fired into South Carolina Home A 16-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were shot and injured in Summerville, South Carolina when a drive-by shooter fired multiple rounds into their home. The alleged shooter, age 27, is in custody and charged with attempted murder. While minimal details are reported it …

Adult Death Adult Injury Arizona Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation West Virginia August 17, 2023August 20, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2023

IRS Agent Unintentionally Shot and Killed by Fellow Agent; and in Other Gun Accidents Today, Two Children and One Adult are Injured IRS Special Agent Patrick Bauer, 47, was accidentally shot and killed by another agent during a training exercise in Phoenix, Arizona. The incident happened at a federal gun range that was being utilized …

Adult Death California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan New York Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania August 16, 2023August 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023

Four Accidental Shootings: 14-year-old Boy and 83-year-old Woman Dead, 2 Others Injured In Fort Ann, New York, a 17-year-old didn’t know that the shotgun he had pointed in the direction of 14-year-old Rycky Stark Jr. was loaded. It unintentionally fired, hitting Rycky in the abdomen killing him. Three boys and one girl were playing with …

Adult Arrested Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Minnesota Missouri No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation August 15, 2023August 18, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2023

More Unintended Gun Deaths and Injuries to Children Jacari Brown of Chicago, Illinois, age eight, was visiting a neighbor when he and another boy found a gun. The gun went off, struck Jacari in the chest, and he was killed. No other injuries were reported and there is an ongoing investigation. In Kennett, Missouri, a …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois New Mexico Ongoing Investigation August 13, 2023August 16, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13, 2023

Five-year-old Killed in Drive-by Shooting, and Six-year-old Shoots Own Hand with Unsecured Gun During a drive-by shooting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, someone shot into a residence fatally striking five-year-old Galilea Samaniego who was spending the night. She did not live at the home and police say she was not the intended target. Police recovered two …

Child Injury (18 and Under) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation August 12, 2023August 15, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023

Toddler Injured In North Carolina Shooting Accident There is an ongoing investigation after a Goldsboro, North Carolina toddler was accidentally shot today. The child is in critical condition at the hospital and no information about the circumstances of the incident are available. Source: Rodney Overton, “Toddler Boy Critically Injured in Accidental Shooting in Wayne County, …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Connecticut Louisiana Maryland Ongoing Investigation Washington August 10, 2023August 13, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2023

Man Dies in Gun Cleaning Accident; Three People Injured in Unintentional Shootings Two men were cleaning a gun in New Orleans, Louisiana, when it unintentionally discharged, fatally striking one of them, a 22-year-old, in the chest. He died from his injuries later at the hospital. No other information is available at this time. A boy …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky North Carolina Ongoing Investigation August 9, 2023August 12, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2023

Two-year-old Shot and Killed Himself, and a One-year-old Was Accidentally Shot; Both with Unsecured Guns In Laurel County, Kentucky, a two-year-old boy shot and killed himself with a loaded, unsecured pistol that he found in his home. He was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The boy and his family have …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Maryland Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Uncategorized August 6, 2023August 10, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2023

Boy Unintentionally Shot with a Ghost Gun and Three Other Children Wounded by Stray Bullets In Gurnee, Illinois, a 15-year-old boy is in the hospital in critical condition after being accidentally shot in the abdomen. He was in the basement with two 16-year-old friends, when one produced and discharged a semi-automatic ghost gun, unintentionally striking …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) New Jersey No Charges Filed Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas August 3, 2023August 7, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2023

Four People Hurt in Gun Accidents, Including One Child A 7-year-old girl was outside in Camden, New Jersey, when she was hit by a stray bullet. She was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. No other information has been released, but police say the girl was not the intended victim. In Houston, …

Adult Injury Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Illinois No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation July 31, 2023August 3, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JULY 31, 2023

An Accidental Shooting Kills One Boy and Injures Another, and Man is Caught in Crossfire While Bicycling An accidental shooting in Lutherville, Arkansas, killed a 9-year-old boy and wounded a 7-year-old. Both boys were taken to the hospital; the 9-year-old succumbed to his injuries, and the 7-year-old was treated and released. Several county and state …

Adult Arrested Alabama Alaska Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Wisconsin July 30, 2023August 2, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2023

Unintentional Shootings Leave Three Children Dead and One Wounded In Mountain Village, Alaska, a young child was killed when another child they were playing with picked up a loaded rifle that was in the home, and unintentionally shot them. The children were playing with nerf guns before the deadly shooting occurred. State troopers were notified; …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Connecticut Nebraska New York No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation July 29, 2023August 1, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, JULY 29, 2023

Stray Bullets Injure Three and Man Accidentally Shoots Himself with Friend’s Glock While sitting at home in Rochester, New York, a 16-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet. Police responded to a call about a person shot, and found a 42-year-old man inside a vehicle with at least one gunshot wound. During their investigation, …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Minnesota New York Ongoing Investigation July 26, 2023July 30, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2023

Four Children and Two Adults Wounded by Stray Gunfire In Manhattan, New York, a 4-year-old child and a 35-year-old man are in stable condition after being hit by stray gunfire outside a deli. Two men in a car pulled up to the shop and opened fire, missing their intended male target, and hitting the child …

Adult Injury Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky North Carolina Ohio Ongoing Investigation Texas Washington, DC July 25, 2023July 28, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JULY 25, 2023

Six Unintentional Shootings Today Malachi Hagan Moses, a 12-year-old from Corbin, Kentucky died after a weapon discharged in the bedroom of a residence, striking him in the stomach. An autopsy was conducted and there is an ongoing investigation into the middle schooler’s death. An 8-year-old girl in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is in critical condition after …

Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Indiana Juvenile Arrested No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia July 24, 2023July 27, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JULY 24, 2023

Five Unintentional Shootings: Three Involving Teens, Two Involving Security Personnel; One Dead, Four Injured Yoel Lopez, 21, was unintentionally shot and killed by 18-year-old Josue Cruz in Nashville, Tennessee. Lopez was in a parked car with his cousin and Cruz, when an AR-style pistol that Cruz was playing with, went off, striking Lopez. Cruz fled …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Connecticut North Dakota Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Texas July 23, 2023July 27, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2023

Two Children are Accidentally Shot By Others, and Two Men Accidentally Shoot Themselves State police are looking for a man they believe accidentally shot a child in Jamestown, Pennsylvania. The child is in stable condition. The man fled after the incident, and officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public. An 8-year-old boy …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Georgia Ongoing Investigation Texas July 22, 2023July 25, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2023

Five Unintentional Shootings, Including Two in Vehicles In Jupiter, Florida, a teenage passenger in a vehicle was handling a gun when it unintentionally discharged, fatally striking the driver. The teenager is facing a charge of negligent manslaughter. Police recovered the firearm as they continue to investigate. Another reported shooting in a vehicle, this time in …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Virginia Wisconsin July 21, 2023July 24, 2023 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2023

Five Injured in Unintentional Shootings Including Three Children A 4-year-old child in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, was injured in what is reported as an accidental shooting. The child was taken to the hospital but the extent of their injuries is not known. The sheriff’s office is investigating. ShaiAnn Coley, 3, was staying with a relative …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania July 19, 2023July 22, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023

Girl is Wounded by Stray Gunfire During Shootout An 11-year-old girl in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is recovering in stable condition after being struck in the hip by stray gunfire while out shopping with her family. Police say nearly 30 shots were fired and are searching for at least two people involved in a shootout that spanned …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Wisconsin July 18, 2023July 22, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2023

Two Children are Injured in Accidental Shootings In Marietta, Georgia, a child was accidentally shot when a gun went off during a struggle between their parents. The child was taken to the hospital, but their condition is not known. Police are continuing to investigate. A shooting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, injured a 5-year-old girl while she …

Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Connecticut Juvenile Arrested Ohio Ongoing Investigation Texas July 16, 2023July 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JULY 16, 2023

One Man Dead and Two Boys Injured After Accidentally Shooting Themselves A 33-year-old man in Houston, Texas, was found by police in the driver’s seat of a car with a fatal gunshot wound. According to a witness, who was also in the car, the man was putting the gun away in the console or glove …

Arkansas Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation July 13, 2023July 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023

12-year-old Boy is Unintentionally Shot by Younger Brother A 12-year-old boy was unintentionally shot with a pistol by his 9-year-old brother in White Hall, Arkansas. The boy was airlifted to the hospital, but has since been released and is expected to be fine, as police continue to investigate. “This could have been a tragic incident …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Kansas New York Ongoing Investigation Texas July 8, 2023July 12, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023

19-year-old Daughter Accidentally Shoots Mother, and Three Others Also Hurt in Unintentional Shootings In Laredo, Texas, 19-year-old Crystal Mar is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after she unintentionally shot her mother in the head. Mar was trying to unload a gun she had in her purse by removing the magazine, when the …

Adult Arrested Arizona Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested New York No Charges Filed Ohio Ongoing Investigation Texas July 7, 2023July 12, 2023 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023

Two Dead and Three Wounded in Today’s Unintentional Shootings In Houston, Texas, an eight-year-old girl died after being accidentally shot. She was in an apartment with her grandfather and it is unclear who fired the gun. Police believe the weapon used was a revolver that was later found on a bed and they continue to …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania July 6, 2023July 11, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

Four-year-old Boy is Accidentally Shot In Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, four-year-old Ronnie Lynn is recovering from surgery in stable, but critical condition after being accidentally shot in the head. It’s not clear how the shooting happened, and though the shooting has been ruled accidental, police say a criminal investigation is underway. His grandfather said that Ronnie …

Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Ongoing Investigation July 5, 2023July 11, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023

Two 4-year-old Girls: One is Shot and Killed by a 5-year-old Sibling and the Other Shoots Herself Deor Nita, a 4-year-old girl in Indianapolis, Indiana, was shot and killed by her 5-year-old sibling. Two other siblings were with them when the gun they were playing with unintentionally discharged. It is unclear who owns the gun …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri No Charges Filed North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation Tennessee July 4, 2023July 12, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2023

Teen Unintentionally Shoots His Brother and Once Again Many People are Injured by Celebratory Gunfire on Independence Day In Choctaw, Oklahoma, two brothers, 12- and 14-years-old, were waiting in a minivan in a Walmart parking lot when the older brother accidentally shot his sibling once in the chest. The 12-year-old was responsive and taken to …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Nevada Ohio Ongoing Investigation July 3, 2023July 9, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2023

Woman Helping Clean a Rifle is Accidentally Shot and Boy is Injured While Target Shooting Robert Sipe, 45, of Findlay, Ohio, unintentionally shot a woman who was helping him clean a rifle. The rifle had not been cleared, and when the trigger was pulled during the cleaning process, a single round was discharged striking the …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Arizona California Child Injury (18 and Under) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Wisconsin July 2, 2023July 7, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2023

Stray Bullets Claim the Life of a Woman and Injure Two Others; and a Man Unintentionally Shoots His Friend in the Face Christian Galindo, 31, was struck and killed by a stray bullet inside her home in Yuma, Arizona. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Jose Flores and Mia Dominguez, both 18, were charged …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Tennessee Texas June 29, 2023July 3, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2023

Two Children are Dead and Two are Wounded in Accidental Shootings In Summerville, South Carolina, a 3-year-old died after accidentally shooting himself while handling a loaded gun. He was taken to the hospital when his mother found him unresponsive in a bedroom. The police report said that there were “multiple firearms accessories strewn across the …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan North Carolina Tennessee June 28, 2023July 2, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023

10-year-old Boy Attending Summer Camp, and Two Other People Hurt in Unintentional Shootings In Knoxville, Tennessee, a 10-year-old boy was shot and critically injured while attending summer camp in the gym of a local YWCA. A gun inside a 14-year-old’s backpack accidentally discharged striking the boy. The 14-year-old left the scene but was detained by …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Florida Indiana New York Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania June 27, 2023July 1, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2023

Today’s Unintentional Shootings In the Bronx, New York, after shooting his 32-year-old roommate in the head, killing him, the shooter fled down the apartment building stairwell and unintentionally shot and killed himself. Another man, 56, was grazed in the cheek during the incident. According to a detective on the case, the 28-year-old gunman tripped and …

Adult Injury California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kansas Ohio Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Tennessee Texas June 26, 2023June 30, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2023

Accidental Shootings Leave One Dead, Five Wounded In Columbia, South Carolina, a 7-year-old girl died from what is reported as an accidental shooting. She died at the hospital from a gunshot wound to her upper body. The incident is under investigation. One child accidentally shot another in Austin, Texas. The victim was transported to a …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation June 25, 2023June 29, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2023

A 2-year-old Boy is One of Two Victims Who Unintentionally Shot Themselves Today A 2-year-old boy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, found an unsecured 9mm gun in his mother’s purse and shot himself in the leg. The boy was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Police continue to investigate. The shooting of a …

Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Michigan Mississippi No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Washington June 22, 2023June 26, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2023

Two Children Dead, Four Wounded in Unintentional Shootings While recording a video with two friends, a 14-year-old boy in Detroit, Michigan, was shot and killed. One of the friends, a 16-year-old, was handling the 9mm pistol when it accidentally fired striking the victim. He died at the scene. The gun had been stolen from a …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Ohio June 20, 2023June 23, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 2023

Two Teens and a Woman are Injured when Guns are Mishandled Two 13-year-old boys in Columbus, Ohio, were accidentally shot by a 12-year-old boy. The two injured teens are expected to survive. The 12-year-old boy was arrested and charged with assault and obstruction. Police continue to investigate. In Homestead, Florida, Jaydin Babb, 22, was playing …

Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Mississippi Ongoing Investigation Virginia June 18, 2023June 22, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023

One Dead, Two Injured, in Accidental Shootings A 3-year-old Columbus, Mississippi boy accidentally shot himself in the leg today. According to the report, a 14-year-old, who was visiting relatives, found the loaded gun in a bedroom and left it around where the younger child could find it. There is an ongoing investigation. A Salem, Illinois …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation Virginia June 17, 2023June 20, 2023 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023

Three More Unintended Child Victims; One Dead Two Wounded K’Von Morgan, age 10, of Petersburg, Virginia was shot and killed while preparing for bed today. He was struck by a bullet fired outside the apartment where he lived with his family and died on the way to the hospital. “It makes no sense that a …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Tennessee June 15, 2023June 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023

13-year-old is Accidentally Shot with Rifle, Two Teenage Brothers Face Charges Outside an apartment complex in Nashville, Tennessee, a 15-year-old boy was handling a bolt action rifle when it accidentally fired, striking a 13-year-old in the shoulder. The shooter’s 16-year-old brother came outside when he heard the gunshot, took the rifle, hid it in their …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Tennessee June 13, 2023June 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023

11-year-old Boy Finds Father’s Loaded Gun In Memphis, Tennessee, an 11-year-old boy found his father’s loaded handgun on top of a fish tank in his home and unintentionally shot himself. At the hospital, the boy’s mother told police that her son was struck by a stray bullet. But when police spoke with the victim’s father, …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia No Charges Filed Ohio Ongoing Investigation June 12, 2023June 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023

Three Boys Have Access to Guns and Shoot Themselves An 11-year-old Brunswick, Georgia boy is hospitalized today after shooting himself in the chest. Police do not know if the shooting was accidental. Although the gun owner’s name is redacted from the police report, the report says that the boy’s father told police that they visited …

Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Mississippi No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation June 11, 2023June 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2023

Police Officer’s 2-year-old Child and Pregnant Woman Killed in Unintentional Shootings In Howell, Michigan, the 2-year-old child of veteran police officer David Lacey, shot and killed themself with a loaded, unsecured gun that they found in their home. So far, no charges have been filed and police call the incident a personal family matter. However, …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation June 9, 2023June 13, 2023 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023

Three Indianapolis Children Hurt in Unintentional Shootings During a violent weekend, three children were unintentionally shot in Indianapolis, Indiana on Friday. 2:00 p.m.: Two juveniles were apparently handling a gun when it accidentally fired, striking a 13-year-old. The victim is hospitalized in critical condition. A 16-year-old boy was arrested for aggravated battery; the prosecutor’s office …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Mississippi No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Texas June 8, 2023June 12, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2023

Six-year-old Shoots Sister While Looking for Candy; Deputy’s Rifle Discharges While Executing a Warrant In Marion County, Mississippi, a 3-year-old was unintentionally shot in the head by her 6-year-old brother. During the investigation, the sheriff’s office learned that the boy came across a loaded firearm while looking for candy in their grandmother’s bedroom. The victim …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Indiana Michigan Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas June 7, 2023January 20, 2024 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7, 2023

One Dead, 7 Wounded in Gun Accidents Parsa Danesh, 19, was accidentally shot and killed in Austin, Texas. Police, after consulting with the District Attorney’s Office, say no charges will be filed at this time, but the case remains under investigation. An 11-year-old girl in Houston, Texas is in stable condition after being hit by …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Texas June 6, 2023June 11, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023

Gas Station Employee Caught in Crossfire; Probation Officer Involved in Accidental Discharge that Injures 4-year-old An argument in a gas station parking lot in Fort Worth, Texas, escalated into a shooting. At least one round went through the window of the store, striking an employee. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Tennessee June 5, 2023June 9, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023

Four Tennessee Teens Injured in Gun Accidents, One While Making a Snapchat Video While recording Snapchat videos in Covington, Tennessee, a 17-year-old was accidentally shot. He was taken to the hospital and there is no word on his current condition. Logan Wall, 18, identified as the shooter, turned himself in and was arrested on a …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Illinois June 2, 2023June 6, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia May 29, 2023June 2, 2023 by Gary Klein

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. …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Illinois Ongoing Investigation May 28, 2023June 1, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Missouri Ongoing Investigation South Carolina May 26, 2023May 30, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Wisconsin May 24, 2023May 28, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Louisiana New York Ongoing Investigation May 23, 2023May 27, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023

Man Unintentionally Killed Outside Son’s Store in New York City and 13-year-old Wounded in Accidental Shooting Reda Girgis, 66, was fatally shot in the head during a drive-by shooting in Manhattan, New York. He was not the intended victim and was taking a phone call outside his son’s store when he was gunned down. Police …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Kansas North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Utah May 22, 2023May 26, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Ongoing Investigation May 21, 2023May 25, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Michigan New York Ohio May 20, 2023May 24, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Juvenile Arrested North Carolina Ongoing Investigation May 18, 2023May 22, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee May 17, 2023May 21, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas May 16, 2023May 20, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana May 15, 2023May 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, MAY 15, 2023

Young Boys Find Loaded Assault Rifle at Home and Both are Injured It took two days for Desiree Felder, a 26-year-old Baton Rouge, Louisiana mom, to acknowledge a gun accident that injured her son and her nephew. One of the children is three and the other is six. Police were called to a hospital Monday …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Connecticut Illinois Louisiana Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Virginia May 14, 2023May 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Death Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Pennsylvania West Virginia May 13, 2023May 18, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Alabama California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Indiana Juvenile Arrested Massachusetts No Charges Filed Ohio Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Tennessee Wisconsin May 12, 2023May 18, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Indiana Ongoing Investigation May 11, 2023May 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023

Bullet Fired at Dog Injures 17-year-old Girl A man shot at a dog in Indianapolis, Indiana, and a 17-year-old girl who was sitting nearby on a porch, was struck by one of the bullets. The man claimed that the dog was chasing him, and that he fired twice hitting the animal. One of the bullets …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested No Charges Filed Oregon Texas May 7, 2023May 10, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana South Carolina Texas May 6, 2023May 9, 2023 by Gary Klein

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, …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation Texas May 4, 2023May 7, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Minnesota Tennessee May 3, 2023May 7, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2023

Three Unintended Gun Injuries A Memphis, Tennessee child was struck by a bullet that “fell out of the sky” today. The child’s father told Memphis Police that his son was picking up trash in the front yard, when a bullet “fell from a tree, causing his head to hurt.” The child was taken to the …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Missouri Ohio May 2, 2023May 5, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Texas Uncategorized April 29, 2023May 2, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Texas April 27, 2023April 30, 2023 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023

Two-year-old in Critical Condition After Drop Fire Incident at Home A San Antonio, Texas two-year-old is in critical condition at the hospital after a drop fire accident. A witness told police that the two-year-old reached for something on a shelf and pulled down a loaded firearm. When the firearm hit the ground, the gun went …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Ohio Ongoing Investigation April 25, 2023April 29, 2023 by Gary Klein

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

11-year-old Struck in Head by Bullet Fired Outside Her Home In Cincinnati, Ohio, Jaliah Williams, an 11-year-old girl, was struck in the head by a bullet apparently fired outside her home. Police reports say Jaliah and her brother were playing a game in a bedroom when she was shot. Arriving officers found her lying on …

Adult Arrested California Child Injury (18 and Under) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania April 24, 2023April 28, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation April 23, 2023April 27, 2023 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2023

Stray Bullets Injure Two People A 40-year-old woman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is in critical condition after being hit in the face by a stray bullet. She was parking her car and appears to be the innocent victim of a nearby road rage incident. A 24-year-old man, a participant in that incident, was also shot and …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation April 21, 2023April 25, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Illinois Louisiana Michigan No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Texas April 20, 2023April 24, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania April 17, 2023April 23, 2023 by Gary Klein

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. …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Virginia April 15, 2023April 19, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri New Jersey No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas Virginia April 13, 2023April 17, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation April 12, 2023April 16, 2023 by Gary Klein

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023

Four-year-old Shot A Middletown, Ohio four-year-old shot himself in the abdomen with a loaded gun he found in a car at a local park when his older brother left him alone to get a drink. The boy is expected to survive. Source: Mark Hansel, “Police: 4-year-old Shoots Self at Middletown Park After Picking Up Unsecured …

Child Injury (18 and Under) New York Ongoing Investigation April 11, 2023April 16, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Virginia April 10, 2023April 13, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas Washington April 2, 2023April 6, 2023 by Gary Klein

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, …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Kansas Ohio Rhode Island Texas April 1, 2023April 4, 2023 by Gary Klein

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 …