Child Under 18 (as Shooter)

Adult Death Arizona Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Colorado No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation November 14, 2024November 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Man Killed, and Two Teens Injured, in Gun AccidentsToday A 60-year-old man died in Gunbarrel, Colorado, after accidentally shooting himself. Officials believe that he was either cleaning or repairing his gun when the accident occurred. In Raleigh, North Carolina, a boy was shot in the leg by a friend, and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It was …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ohio Ongoing Investigation November 13, 2024November 17, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Children Shot and Wounded by a Brother In a Detroit, Michigan home, a teenage girl was shot in the arm by her five-year-old brother. She is in stable condition at the hospital. It’s unclear how the child got the gun, but it appears multiple shots were fired when his sister was struck. There is an …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan November 12, 2024November 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Teen Recovering After Shooting Himself A 15-year-old boy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder, but is expected to make a full recover. A relative of the teen, Melvin Tommy-Shawn-Kelly House, has been charged with a safe storage violation causing injury. Source: Rachel Van Gilder, Amanda Porter, “Man Faces Safe Storage Violation After …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) New York Ongoing Investigation November 11, 2024November 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Teenage Girl Injured After Unintentionally Shooting Herself A 14-year-old girl is recovering from serious injuries after she accidentally shot herself in a home in Rochester, New York. Few details have been reported, as authorities continue to investigate. Source: “14-year-old Girl Critically Wounded in Rochester Shooting,” 13wham.com (November 12, 2024).

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation November 9, 2024November 13, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Teens Playing Around With Guns Result in Two Deaths A 16-year-old brought a gun to a gathering of teens in a home in Springfield, Ohio, where he unintentionally shot and killed 15-year-old Ray Estep. The magazine was removed from the gun, and the suspect thought the gun was unloaded when he pointed it at Ray …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Wisconsin November 8, 2024November 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Four-year-old Injures Nine-year-old After Finding Loaded Gun A nine-year-old was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot by a four-year-old in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin home. Two woman, ages 22 and 27, were taken into custody on charges pending review by the district attorney’s office. Officials did not release details about how the child found …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Texas November 5, 2024November 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Teens Handling Guns Result in Two Deaths In a Fort Worth, Texas home, Damariion Henton, age 16, was killed when a gun he and another juvenile were handling unexpectedly fired. He died at the scene. No one has been arrested so far, but police are continuing to investigate. And in a Minneapolis, Minnesota home, 13-year-old …

Adult Death Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested November 4, 2024November 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Teen Playing with Gun Leads to One Man’s Death In Valdosta, Georgia, several teens were playing with a gun that fired, striking 20-year-old Amarius Dakwon Shivers in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 15-year-old has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Maryland Michigan Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania November 3, 2024November 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Seven-year-old Girl Killed, and Two Toddlers Injured in Accidental Shootings Mia Andujar, age 7, was killed after being unintentionally shot in the face in a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home. A gun was recovered at the scene, and 24-year-old Alan Nguyen has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering the welfare of a child, and recklessly endangering another person. There …

Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania South Carolina November 2, 2024November 8, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Two People Killed in Hunting Accidents An 11-year-old boy was killed while hunting chipmunks with two other juveniles in Hartstown, Pennsylvania. The three children were members of a nearby Amish community. The boy was accidentally struck in the head by a round fired from a .22-caliber rifle. He was flown to the hospital where he …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Idaho Illinois Juvenile Arrested Louisiana No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation October 31, 2024November 7, 2024 by Gary Klein

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Three Unintended Shootings on Halloween Dusty Clausen, of Payette, Idaho, who is the father of two young children, including one who is three months old, is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself on Halloween. While removing a loaded rifle from a gun safe inside his home, the trigger snagged on other firearms in the …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Michigan Ongoing Investigation October 30, 2024November 7, 2024 by Gary Klein

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Florida Toddler Finds Gun and Shoots and Kills Himself A boy identified only as “Josiah,” age 2, of Clewiston, Florida, found a gun in his home and shot and killed himself. Police determined that the gun belonged to someone who lived in the home and continue to investigate. According to the report, Josiah was “a bubbly …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested New Mexico Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Texas October 29, 2024November 7, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024

Woman Killed and Husband Injured on Walking Trail, Toddler Fatally Shoots Self, and Teen Critically Injures Eight-year-old Sister with Gun He Thought was Unloaded On a walking trail in Summervile, South Carolina, Lori Wind, 54, was shot and killed by Kristofer Kelle McDonald, 20, who discharged several rounds from a 20-gauge shotgun thinking he was shooting at …

Adult Death Alcohol and Guns Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Mississippi Utah October 28, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024

Two People Killed, and One Injured in Unintentional Shootings In Baker, Louisiana, a 17-year-old male accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He died later from his injuries. No other details have been reported. In Salt Lake City, Utah, a 33-year-old man fatally shot himself in the head while handling a gun that …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alcohol and Guns Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Kentucky Michigan Uncategorized October 26, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024

Two-year-old Boy is One of Three Victims Who Were Injured in Gun Accidents Today In Owensboro, Kentucky, a man was shot in the leg when a gun unintentionally discharged in the apartment next door. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries when the bullet came through the wall. The neighbor, Michael Chavez, 24, returned home from a bar with friends, and …

Adult Arrested California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars Texas October 25, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024

Four-year-old Shot Self in Vehicle, and 15-year-old Critically Injured After Gun Accidentally Discharged A four-year-old boy shot himself while waiting in a vehicle at a business parking lot in Sacramento, California. He is expected to recover. His mother was inside a business at the time of the shooting, and has been charged on multiple counts, including …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars Texas October 21, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

Infant and Toddler Killed in Separate Accidental Shootings Eleven-month-old Khamari Lang, was shot and killed in a car in San Antonio, Texas, by one of his siblings. The siblings, a two-year-old and a three-year-old, were in the vehicle along with Khamari and an adult woman, whose relationship to the children was not reported. One of …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested Missouri Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas October 20, 2024November 4, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2024

Two People Killed, and Four Others Injured, in Unintentional Shootings Today A five-year-old girl died in an accidental shooting in Seguin, Texas. Few details about the shooting were reported, and no charges have been filed. A two-year-old in Saint Louis, Missouri, was seriously injured after shooting themself in the abdomen with a gun left accessible by 19-year-old Jeremiah …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Arizona Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Juvenile Arrested Nevada North Carolina October 19, 2024October 27, 2024 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024

Three Children and an Unborn Baby Involved in Unintended Shootings; Two Suffered Life-threatening Injuries, Two are Dead Police in Las Vegas, Nevada arrested a 15-year-old boy after what was termed an “accidental shooting.” The victim, a woman, was found shot to death in a vehicle. The boy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. A toddler …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Safe Storage in Cars Tennessee Virginia October 16, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024

Four-year-old Killed, and Three Other People Injured After Accidentally Shooting Themselves A four-year-old boy left alone in a car in Brunswick, Georgia, found an unsecured gun there and fatally shot himself in the head. The 25-year-old boyfriend of the boy’s mother was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. Police continue to investigate. And in three …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Nevada Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation October 15, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024

Teen Killed, and Two Boys Injured While Playing with Guns In a home in Las Vegas, Nevada, a group of friends were playing around with a gun they thought was unloaded, when a discharge fatally wounded Keanu Riley Enright. Police determined that a 15-year-old fired the shot, and he was arrested and booked on open …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation October 14, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2024

11-year-old Shot by 14-year-old In a home in West Palm Beach, Florida, an 11-year-old was injured by the unintentional discharge from a gun fired by a 14-year-old. Sitting on a coach across the room, the victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, and was treated at the hospital and released the same day. Nine …

Adult Death California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation October 12, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024

Two Fatal Gun Accidents: Five-year-old Shoots 16-year-old, and Man Accidentally Shoots Himself A 16-year-old was accidentally shot and killed by a five-year-old in a residence in Tifton, Georgia. A local pastor called on community leaders to unite in the fight against youth gun violence. “…I can’t point the finger at law enforcement, the school system, …

Arkansas Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Safe Storage in Cars October 9, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2024

Twelve-year-old Shot by Younger Brother With Stolen Gun A 12-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being shot by his younger brother in a motel in Rogers, Arkansas. The gun used had been stolen from a vehicle just hours before the shooting. The 11-year-old brother was taken into custody on still undetermined charges …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina October 8, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2024

Six-year-old Finds Gun, Shoots and Kills Five-year-old Brother In a home in Greenville, North Carolina, a five-year-old boy was fatally shot in the head by his six-year-old sibling. A 72-year-old man, who lives in the home and was identified as the owner of the gun, was charged with violating storage of a firearm to protect a minor. …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Safe Storage in Cars October 7, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2024

Eight-year-old Boy Shoots Self in Parked Car In Roberta, Georgia, an eight-year-old boy shot himself in the leg while left unattended in a parked car. He was taken to the hospital and later released. The boy’s 29-year-old mother and another adult have been charged in the incident. His mother was charged with second-degree cruelty to …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Arizona Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation October 6, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2024

Three People Killed in Accidental Shootings Wyatt Oser, a 13-year-old, eighth-grader, killed himself In his Meraux, Louisiana home, when a gun he was handling unintentionally discharged. Two of his friends were with him at the time. A GoFundMe page set up to help with expenses called Wyatt bright and kind, with “…a contagious smile, a loving spirit…” This …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Illinois Ongoing Investigation October 4, 2024October 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024

Toddler and Six-year-old Injured After Being Shot with Unsecured Guns A two-year-old boy is expected to be OK after he was unintentionally shot in the hand by a 16-year-old boy in a home in Lyons, Illinois. Few details about the shooting have been reported while police continue to investigate. Also, a six-year-old child found an …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Delaware Illinois Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Ongoing Investigation October 3, 2024October 8, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024

Two People Shot During Police Stop, and Toddler Fires Unsecured Gun Injuring One An investigatory police stop in Chicago, Illinois, resulted in a police officer and 16-year-old Marcus Gracey sustaining gunshot wounds from an unintentional discharge of a gun in Gracey’s possession. Officers noticed a gun in Gracey’s waistband while he was walking along a …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ohio October 2, 2024October 7, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024

Two Children Killed in Unintentional Shootings A two-year-old boy in Decatur, Georgia, shot and killed himself with his father’s unsecured gun. The toddler was pronounced dead at the hospital; his father, 39-year-old Michael Labiron, was charged with murder and cruelty to children. And in Columbus, Ohio, Carlie Frizzell, age 16, died in an unintentional shooting. …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation September 30, 2024October 21, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Six-year-old Boy Kills Himself After Finding Unsecured Gun Six-year-old Odaine Hall shot and killed himself with an unsecured gun in an apartment in Tamarac, Florida. Odaine was being watched by his uncle when the accidental shooting occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed, but authorities are still investigating. “This …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation September 28, 2024October 3, 2024 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

12-year-old Dies in Shooting Accident Tyler Taffe, age 12, an Edmond, Oklahoma middle school student, died in a gun accident at a local home today. The specific circumstances have not been released, but no arrests have been made. Taffe’s middle school classmates are mourning his loss. “I tried calling him. Then I thought he was …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania Safe Storage in Cars Tennessee Washington, DC September 21, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Accidental Shootings Injure Four People, Including Two Children In a county park in Hixson, Tennessee, a five-year-old boy left alone in the family car found an unsecured, loaded gun there that fired while he was playing with it. A round grazed his leg causing a non-life-threatening injury. No charges have been filed at this time, but the …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) South Carolina Texas September 20, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Child Killed, and School Resource Officer Injured, in Gun Accidents Today Two children were playing with an unsecured gun in the master bedroom of a home in Rock Hill, South Carolina, when one of them was fatally shot. It was determined that 39-year-old Kunle Lawal Laguda Jr. left the gun unattended in a place where the children …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania South Carolina September 18, 2024September 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Two-year-old and Teen are Killed in Accidental Shootings Two-year-old Rylin Burrell was shot and killed by a seven-year-old inside a family home in Great Falls, South Carolina. Rylin died at the hospital. “When we got inside the hospital, they took us to this little room and I instantly knew my baby was dead,” said his …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested September 16, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

High School Junior Killed Playing with Guns In a Wilton Manors, Florida home, one of the guns that Christopher Granados, age 16, and another 16-year-old were playing around with unintentionally fired, hitting Christopher in the head. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Officials recovered two handguns at the scene, and the 16-year-old suspect was …

Adult Arrested Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Washington September 14, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Three Gun Accidents Involving Children Eight-year-old Phillipé Woodward shot and killed himself while playing with a loaded shotgun he found in his grandmother’s home in Nashville, Tennessee. He was alone in the home with his 10-year-old brother and a 16-year-old family friend. There is a continuing investigation into the shooting. In a Texarkana, Arkansas home, an eight-year-old found …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested North Carolina Pennsylvania September 13, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Two Teens Unintentionally Shot; One is Killed In Charlotte, North Carolina, 16-year-old Jaiden Harris, was unintentionally shot and killed by a 12-year-old. Jaiden was pronounced dead at the scene. Few details about the shooting were released, but the 12-year-old suspect has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. And in Erie, Pennsylvania, 24-year-old Marquel A. Duck, thought …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Kentucky Ongoing Investigation Texas September 7, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Four People Wounded in Gun Accidents In their home in Corpus Cristi, Texas, a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot his twin brother with a shotgun, sending him to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators found three firearms in the home, one that was reported stolen. No charges have been filed at the time. A juvenile unintentionally shot themself …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Michigan Ongoing Investigation Tennessee September 6, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Three Unintentional Shootings Result in One Person Dead, Two Others Injured, Including a Three-year-old Boy In Nashville, Tennessee, Bentley Delancy, age 15, and a 16-year-old were playing with a semi-automatic pistol when it unintentionally discharged, striking Delancy in the neck. He died later at the hospital. The pistol belonged to an 18-year-old, and police are trying to …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation September 5, 2024September 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Two People Injured in Gun Accidents In Akron, Ohio, an eight-year-old boy was hospitalized in stable condition after being accidentally shot by another child. Police determined that the unsecured gun the child was handling when it fired was legally owned by their father. They continue to investigate. And outside a strip mall in National City, …

Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Michigan September 4, 2024September 20, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Two Unintentional Shootings Result in Two Deaths In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 15-year-old Kenneth Burrell was unintentionally shot and killed by another 15-year-old. Several juveniles were playing with a handgun when it fired. The 15-year-old suspect was charged with negligent homicide and illegal use of weapons. Police continue to investigate. And in a state park in …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri Ongoing Investigation September 3, 2024September 8, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Four-year-old Killed by Sibling Handling Mother’s Gun One of four siblings left alone in a St. Louis, Missouri home, was handling their mother’s gun, when they shot and killed four-year-old Harley Hosein. Harley was a twin, but police didn’t say if her twin fired the gun, or if one of the other children, a nine-year-old and …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars Utah September 2, 2024September 20, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Eight-year-old Boy Finds Gun Under Mom’s Car Seat, Shoots and Kills Himself In Lehi, Utah, an eight-year-old boy found a loaded gun under the driver’s seat while left alone in a parked vehicle and shot himself in the head. He died in the hospital the next morning. According to a later report, the boy has …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Pennsylvania Safe Storage in Cars September 1, 2024September 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Two People Killed in Gun Accidents, Including a Four-year-old In Brusly, Louisiana, four-year-old Hudson Tassin fatally shot himself with a gun he found in the console of a pickup truck. According to the sheriff’s office the gun was in a holster in the console, and the child found the gun when an adult left the …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Mississippi Ongoing Investigation Texas August 31, 2024September 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2024

Two People Injured in Gun Accidents A 16-year-old girl in Corpus Christi, Texas, was handling a gun when it unintentionally fired striking a one-year-old boy. The boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police recovered the gun and after questioning witnesses, determined the shooting happened in a bedroom. The teen was charged with …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Safe Storage in Cars August 27, 2024September 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2024

Three-year-old Critically Injured After Finding Loaded Gun in Car In Indianapolis, Indiana, a three-year-old boy sitting in a vehicle shot himself in the stomach with a gun he found lying on the passenger-side floor. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Antreaun Rice, age 26, brought the gun into the car with him …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Texas August 24, 2024September 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2024

15-year-old Girl is Killed, and Two Other Teens are Injured in Gun Accidents Today In Minneapolis, Minnesota, 15-year-old Tyra Terry was pronounced dead at the hospital after she was accidentally shot in the chest. The suspected shooter has not been arrested, but two teenage cousins of Tyra, who initially denied having knowledge of the shooting, have been …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania August 23, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2024

Two Children Find Unsecured Guns; Four-year-old Shoots Mother and Nine-year-old Shoots Self While lying in bed in Drexel, Pennsylvania, a woman was shot in the thigh by her four-year-old son who was playing with a loaded gun he found in the home. The discharge also burned the boy’s hand. Both were taken to the hospital and are …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Utah August 22, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2024

Five-year-old Kills Self with Father’s Gun; Two Other Children Injured in Gun Accidents In Santaquin, Utah, five-year-old Brooks Wilson was in his parent’s bedroom when he fatally shot himself after finding his father’s unsecured, loaded 9mm handgun. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His parents were in the home at the time of shooting. The family …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Safe Storage in Cars South Dakota August 20, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2024

Teenager is Killed When Another Teen Plays with Gun A 17-year-old male was unintentionally shot and killed by a 13-year-old in a home in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The victim was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. In the 911 call, it was reported that the victim’s injuries were self-inflicted, but officials …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Virginia August 19, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2024

Two-year-old Shoots Mother’s Boyfriend, and Teen Accidentally Shoots Younger Cousin A two-year-old in a home in Petersburg, Virginia, shot their mother’s boyfriend with a handgun the man had placed on a chair near the child. The man was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition from a single gunshot wound. Also, in Port Royal, South …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Ongoing Investigation August 18, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2024

Two Children in Indianapolis Critically Injured After Shooting Themselves In different sections of Indianapolis, Indiana, hours apart, two children shot themselves. On the northeast side of the city, a four-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition from a gunshot wound that police believe was self-inflicted. His grandmother said the boy’s name is Coreyon. Police detained …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Arkansas Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Virginia August 17, 2024August 25, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024

Two People Dead, Three Wounded, in Unintentional Shootings Today In Russellville, Arkansas, Jack Poole, a 19-year-old university student majoring in nursing, was found dead from a gunshot wound in an off-campus apartment. Police believe it was an accidental shooting, but it’s unclear who fired the shot. Poole played for his high school basketball team and was student council …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) New Jersey Ohio Ongoing Investigation August 15, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024

Three-year-olds Injured After Shooting Themselves with Unsecured Guns A three-year-old boy in Newark, New Jersey, is recovering at the hospital after he was critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Three children were home at the time of the shooting, and the toddler’s older brother sought help at a corner store saying his younger brother …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania August 13, 2024September 16, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024

14-year-old Boy Dies After Unintentionally Shooting Himself Inside a house in Darby, Pennsylvania, a 14-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the abdomen while handling a gun. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are questioning family members in the home and would not say who the gun belonged to. “We need to be more …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Texas August 7, 2024August 19, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2024

Two Children Accidentally Shot and Killed by Relatives A six-year-old girl from Eutawville, South Carolina, died after she was unintentionally shot in the head by her seven-year-old brother. It is not known how the brother found the gun, and whether the parents were at home or will face charges. Officials are investigating. “We are broken-hearted …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ongoing Investigation August 5, 2024August 19, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024

Unintentional Shootings Wound Two People In Chicago, Illinois, a 12-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition after being unintentionally shot by an 18-year-old relative. The boy had multiple gunshot wounds, including to his chest, and was later upgraded to stable condition. According to police, the 18-year-old was “playing with a gun that …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ohio August 4, 2024August 19, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 2024

Toddler and Teenager Killed in Gun Accidents A two-year-old boy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Devonte Chambers, fatally shot himself in the chest with his father’s unsecured gun. His 29-year-old father, also named Devonte Chambers, told police that he took his son to the bedroom for a nap, and the toddler found the gun that was …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Michigan August 3, 2024August 19, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2024

Two-year-old Boy Shoots Self with Babysitter’s Unsecured Gun In Warren, Michigan, a two-year-old boy shot himself in the stomach with a handgun he found while in the care of his babysitter. The toddler underwent surgery at the hospital and is now in stable condition. April Green, age 42, was watching the boy and his seven-year-old …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida Ongoing Investigation July 27, 2024August 2, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024

13-year-old Boy Paralyzed After Unintentional Shooting During Sleepover In Port Orange, Florida, 13-year-old Nathaniel Green was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition after he was accidentally shot while sleeping over at a friend’s house. The bullet went through his throat and spinal cord, and he remains in an induced coma paralyzed from the waist …

Arizona Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed July 26, 2024August 2, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024

Teen Dead After Mishandling Gun In Surprise, Arizona, Chris Burphy, Jr., age 17, was killed in his home after a gun he was handling accidentally discharged, striking him in the head. Police pronounced him dead at the scene. Burphy was a former high school basketball player at Willow Canyon High School. He was set to …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Tennessee July 24, 2024July 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2024

Three-year-old Kills Self with Father’s Gun Left on Bedroom Floor In a Nashville, Tennessee apartment, three-year-old Aydeen Pruitt found his father’s pistol on a bedroom floor and fatally shot himself in the head. The toddler’s father, 23-year-old D’Andre Pruitt, told police he had put the gun on the floor but didn’t realize that Aydeen was …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Texas July 23, 2024July 29, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2024

Four People Wounded in Unintentional Shootings A child was injured after they shot themself in Center Point, Alabama. The child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other information was reported. Jacob Wheatley, age 31, unintentionally shot himself during a confrontation with another man over the use of a basketball court in Austin, Texas. Caught …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation July 18, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2024

Four-year-old Shot and Killed by Older Brother A four-year-old boy in Lafayette, Louisiana, was pronounced dead at the hospital after his 10-year-old brother accidentally shot him. The brother found the gun in the home, but no other information has been reported. There is an ongoing investigation. Source: Ja’Kori Madison, “4-year-old Dies After Being Shot by 10-year-old …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation July 17, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2024

Two Children Unintentionally Shot; Three-year-old Boy is Killed In the bedroom of a home in Hammond, Louisiana, a three-year-old boy found his father’s unsecured gun and fatally shot himself. The gun was between a mattress and box spring that was easily reached by the boy. So far no charges have been filed against the father, …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation July 16, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, JULY 16, 2024

Two Children Killed in Accidental Shootings Seven-year-old Justice Jenkins died after shooting himself with a gun in a home in Cincinnati, Ohio. In the 911 call made by his great-grandmother, children and adults who were in the home at the time said that Justice had been playing with the gun when he shot himself. Police …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan Missouri Ohio Ongoing Investigation South Carolina July 15, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024

Two-year-old Boy Killed, Three Other Children Injured in Gun Accidents Zane Sebastian Burgess, a two-year-old boy from Simpsonville, South Carolina, suffered a single gunshot wound to the head and died. Deputies believe that Zane found a gun inside the home and shot himself. His 32-year-old mother, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child; and his mother’s stepfather, age …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested July 14, 2024July 24, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2024

Teen Unintentionally Shot by Friend with Stolen Glock In Pinellas Park, Florida, a 13-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in stable condition after being accidentally shot by his friend while they played video games in the friend’s home. The suspect, also 13, had stolen a loaded Glock 44 .22 caliber handgun from a room …

Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation July 12, 2024July 19, 2024 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2024

Three Children Unintentionally Shot, One is Dead 14-year-old Jett Ballard of Irvine, Kentucky was accidentally shot and killed by a 13-year-old child outside of a home there today. Life-saving measures were attempted on the scene, but Ballard was later pronounced dead. The police investigation into what happened is ongoing. A five-year-old Oklahoma City, Oklahoma boy …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation July 10, 2024July 14, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2024

Four-year-old Shoots Self With Gun Found in Home In Middleburg, Florida, a four-year-old shot themself with the family’s unsecured handgun. The child was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It was not reported how the four-year-old got the gun. No arrests have been made, but there is an ongoing investigation. Source: Meghan Moriarty, “Four-year-old Child …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida July 9, 2024July 14, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024

11-year-old Girl Allegedly Shot and Killed by Younger Brother In Miami, Florida, 11-year-old Taliyah Clarke was with her nine-year-old brother in their bedroom, when she suffered a gunshot wound to her chest, and later died at the hospital. Detectives found a .40 caliber silver casing on the floor of the children’s room near a dog …

Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Tennessee July 4, 2024July 6, 2024 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

Three-year-old Girl Shot and Killed by Six-year-old Brother; Other Americans Injured by Celebratory Gunfire In Little Rock, Arkansas, a three-year-old girl was shot and killed at home. Police believe that her six-year-old brother found a loaded gun and shot her but are continuing to investigate. The little girl died at the hospital. And, as is …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Washington July 3, 2024July 6, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3, 2024

Girl Killed as Bystander to Mall Shooting Thirteen-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson was shot and killed by a stray bullet near the food court in a Lynnwood, Washington mall. A 16-year-old has been charged with her murder after he allegedly fired a gun during a fight between two groups of teens. Jayda, an innocent bystander, was struck …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Maryland Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania July 1, 2024July 6, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2024

Gun Accidents Involving Young Children; Three-Year-Old is Killed In Columbia, Maryland, a three-year-old was killed with an unsecured handgun in what police say was an accidental shooting. The child was at home with their parents and five-year-old brother. It has not been determined who pulled the trigger, as police continue to investigate. A three-year-old shot a 33-year-old …

Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Texas June 30, 2024July 3, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024

13-Year-Old Killed, Two Women Injured, in Unintentional Shootings in Houston In an apartment in Houston, Texas, a 13-year-old boy was killed when a gun he and two other teens were playing with unintentionally fired. The boy was hit in the stomach and died at the scene. A 15-year-old who fired the gun has been charged …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation June 28, 2024July 1, 2024 by Gary Klein

FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024

Child Unintentionally Shot Through Face by Friend Although their injuries are not considered life-threatening, a Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina juvenile was unintentionally shot in the face by a friend. “[The bullet] entered one side of their face and proceeded to exit from the opposite side of their face. The bullet eventually landed in the victim’s …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Tennessee June 27, 2024June 30, 2024 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024

Two Children Hurt in Unintentional Shootings In Miami, Florida, a man shooting at an “aggressive” dog instead shot a neighbor, age 15, in the leg. The girl is recovering at a local trauma center. The shooter has been detained for further investigation. There is no report about what happened to the dog. Also, a Memphis, …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Louisiana Ongoing Investigation June 26, 2024June 30, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024

Two-Year-Old Finds Loaded Gun and Kills Four-Year-Old Brother Called a “tragic accident” by the sheriff, a two-year-old gained access to a loaded gun and fatally shot his four-year-old brother in a home in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. No further information has been reported, as authorities continue to investigate. Source: “‘Tragic Accident’: Authorities Investigating Accidental Shooting That …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota New York Ohio Ongoing Investigation June 25, 2024June 30, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2024

Gun Accidents Injure Three Children In Elgin, Minnesota, a six-year-old was taken to the hospital in serious condition after being accidentally shot by someone handling a gun. There is an ongoing investigation into the shooting, and few details have been reported. In the bathroom of a barbershop in the Bronx, New York, a 12-year-old boy unintentionally shot himself …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan Ongoing Investigation Texas June 24, 2024June 30, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024

Unintentional Shootings Injure Two Teens In Hesperia, Michigan, an 18-year-old is in fair condition at the hospital after being unintentionally shot in the abdomen by a 17-year-old while they were target shooting. And in McAllen, Texas, a 15-year-old was hospitalized after being accidentally shot in the head while playing video games with three other teens. …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Missouri No Charges Filed June 17, 2024June 21, 2024 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024

Two Children are Victims of Unintended Shootings; One Shot Himself in the Head An eight-year-old boy in Peoria, Illinois was rushed to the hospital after shooting himself in the head. His injuries are considered life-threatening. The boy’s father, Micah D. Stitts, left a gun unattended when several children were home and was charged with a …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kansas No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Utah Virginia June 16, 2024June 21, 2024 by Gary Klein

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024

Three Unintended Shootings, One By a Three-year-old Child A three-year-old Petersburg, Virginia child found a semi-automatic pistol at home and shot himself in the arm. “A three-year-old shouldn’t have access to a gun,” one neighbor said. According to the report, a friend of the family left the gun on a table with “some articles” on …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania June 15, 2024June 19, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2024

Three People Shoot Themselves; Toddler Found Father’s Gun A 3-year-old in Detroit, Michigan, found his father’s unsecured gun and shot himself in the hand. The boy was treated at the hospital; the gun was recovered by police. Officials continue to investigate and will determine if the boy’s father will face any charges. According to a worker in …

Adult Death Adult Injury Alabama Arizona Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars Virginia June 13, 2024June 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024

Two Toddlers Find Guns in Vehicles, and Two Accidental Shootings Involving Law Enforcement Officers Two toddlers in Alabama shot themselves with guns they found in vehicles today. A 2-year-old boy shot himself with a gun he found in a vehicle in a Birmingham, Alabama trailer park. He was with his mother and another man, and was taken to the …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ongoing Investigation Oregon Virginia June 12, 2024June 18, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 2024

Accidental Shootings Claim the Lives of Two People and Injure Two Others In an apartment complex in Rockledge, Florida, 18-year-old Carlie Bell was accidentally shot and killed. The suspected shooter is cooperating with police in this ongoing investigation. In Alexandria, Louisiana, Jeremiah Dorsey, 17, was arrested and charged with negligent homicide in the shooting death of 21-year-old Devyn Sells. …

Alabama California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars June 8, 2024June 13, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2024

Teenager and Toddler Unintentionally Shoot Themselves A 3-year-old boy found a gun in a car and unintentionally shot himself in Midfield, Alabama. He is in critical, but stable condition as police continue to investigate. And at a park in Escondido, California, a 17-year-old boy was in the back of a vehicle with a group of …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida Juvenile Arrested Maryland June 5, 2024June 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024

Two Children Killed in Gun Accidents A 5-year-old killed himself while playing with a loaded gun he found inside a home in Cumberland, Maryland. The child’s father, 31-year-old Warin Torae Foster, was watching the boy at the time, and has been charged with manslaughter, reckless endangerment and allowing firearm access to a minor. Police are …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested Maryland No Charges Filed West Virginia June 4, 2024June 8, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUEDAY, JUNE 4, 2024

Four People Wounded in Gun Accidents, Including a 3-year-old Girl In a condominium in Montgomery Village, Maryland, a 3-year-old girl is expected to survive after shooting herself with an unsecured .40 caliber ghost gun. A 15-year-old boy was with other juveniles where the shooting occurred, and has been charged with possessing ammunition and a gun clip. “…[W]e’re …

Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation June 3, 2024June 7, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024

Juvenile Injured After Accidentally Shooting Self In Huntsville, Alabama, a juvenile was injured after accidentally shooting themself. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, and police are continuing to investigate the incident. Source: Rebecca Teutsch, “Juvenile Injured in Accidental Shooting,” whnt.com (June 3, 2024).