Adult Injury Georgia No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Vermont Wisconsin

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

An Athens, Georgia woman was seriously injured when she was unintentionally shot while lying on a couch in her apartment. According to police, multiple rounds were fired in a domestic violence incident in a neighboring unit.  One of the rounds apparently passed through an apartment wall and struck the woman in the back. A Vermont …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri No Charges Filed Uncategorized

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022

One-year old Khori Patterson of St. Louis, Missouri found a loaded gun in his home and shot himself in the head.  He later died at the hospital.  “This is just a terrible tragedy that should have never happened. Guns are inherently dangerous,” a police colonel said. Khori’s grandfather said that Khori “loved animals, eating ice …

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Adult Arrested Adult Death Alaska Child Death (18 and Under) Hawaii New York No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022

In Anchor Point, Alaska,  Kenneth Defrancesco, 80, appeared to have been killed while getting out of his vehicle. “[A] firearm he was carrying came out of the holster and fired a round, fatally wounding him,” Alaska State Troopers reported in a press release on Sunday.  A friend found Defrancesco in his driveway after he had …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida No Charges Filed

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 2022

 A St. Petersburg, Florida 15-year old accidentally shot and killed himself today while handling a pistol.  Officials said this is at least the third accidental shooting involving a Tampa Bay area child since the middle of July. Last month, a 16-year-old was killed when investigators said he was accidentally shot by a 15-year-old friend while they …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns No Charges Filed Texas

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022

18-year old Tavbey Kucukkarca died of his wounds after being shot by a 15-year old friend in a rural area of Texas. The two were firing guns together when the accident occurred.  Tavbey died at the scene despite dispatch of EMS helicopters. Source: Jana Kilcrease, “One Central Texas Teen Dead in ‘Accidental’ Shooting,” Killeen Daily …

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Adult Arrested Adult Death Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Children and Guns Florida Maryland Mississippi No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Texas

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022

There were at least five gun accidents involving children across the United States today, four of them fatal. In Forestdale, Alabama, a 12-year old accidentally shot and killed his mother.  The child initially made up an implausible story but then admitted his role in the shooting. “This offense is a tragedy for the … family …

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

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022

In an episode apparently involving celebratory gunfire during fireworks, an 18-year old was struck by a falling round in a Seattle, Washington park.  The teen’s injuries were not considered life-threatening. A Brownsville, Texas police officer shot himself in the foot during a “SWAT competition”. The competition involved a hostage rescue, sniper spotter and a team …

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

FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

In St. Petersburg, Florida, nine-year old Julian Ali died today in what police are calling an accidental shooting without providing details about the nature of the incident. Julian was home with an adult and three other children at the time of the incident. According to the report, police are working to determine who owned the …

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Adult Arrested Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Missouri No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania South Carolina

THURSDAY, JULY 21, 2022

In North Charleston, South Carolina today, Micah Simmons, a 13-year old, was fatally shot when another child tried to grab a loaded gun from him.  Micah died at the hospital.  Police say that no charges are likely to be filed and there is no reporting on why Micah had the gun in the first instance. …

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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Illinois Indiana No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Virginia

SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2022

A Kouts, Indiana two-year old died today after finding a loaded gun at home and shooting himself.  The boy, Wyatt Luczak, died at the hospital.  After a month-long investigation, no charges were filed. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family,” the prosecutor said. In Baldwin, County, Alabama, a four-year old faces surgery after he …

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Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Louisiana No Charges Filed Oklahoma

TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2022

In Guthrie, Oklahoma, a ten year old found a gun in his home. He shot and killed his 12-year old brother.  The boy died at the hospital.  There is no report that anyone has been charged in connection with the incident.  In New Orleans, Louisiana, 18-year old Zyaire Cornelius was arrested after his two-year old …

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Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois New York No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania

MONDAY, JULY 11, 2022

At least five children were shot and injured today in various circumstances, continuing to illustrate just how dangerous guns are around American children.  Also today, four teenagers were killed in apparently intended gun violence incidents.  Without taking away from the horrific nature of intended gun violence across the United States, the focus here remains on …

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Arkansas Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed

THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022

In Wynne, Arkansas, a 10-year old was shot by his 13-year old brother in their home with an unsecured gun.  The younger boy was found “bleeding profusely” from a chest wound and was taken the Memphis for treatment. Local police said the shooting appeared to be a “heartbreaking accident.”  The police chief added, “[i]f your …

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

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022

At the state police academy in New Braintree, Massachusetts, a state police trainee shot himself in the leg during a training. The gun discharged while the trainee was holstering it. The injury is not considered life-threatening. In Molino, Florida, a 17-year old with a gun at a party shot himself in the leg while attempting …

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022

In St. Louis, Missouri, a 4-year old found a loaded gun and died after accidentally shooting himself today.  Minimal details were reported and there is no word about charges. In Dekalb, Illinois, three men were arrested after they failed to take proper safety precautions while engaging in target practice.  One of their rounds passed into …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Kentucky No Charges Filed

MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022

Eleven-year old Jakari Griffin of Louisville, Kentucky was shot and killed while at home with relatives today. So far, police have declined to describe the specific circumstances of the incident but have issued this statement:  “[a]fter conducting all interviews, we believe, at this time, this incident was accidental. We will continue to follow-up to ensure …

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

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022

Anthony James Madrid, a four-year old Beaumont, Texas boy, found a loaded gun and accidentally shot and killed himself in his home. Several adults and other children were at home at the time of the incident. Police are investigating, but have not yet made an arrest. Local child protection authorities are also involved. “The detectives …

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022

Austin Duhon, a Lubbock, Texas teenager was showing his friend, Christopher Stringer, a shotgun while they were watching television together.  Duhon believed the gun was unloaded. Somehow the gun went off and Stringer was shot in the waist.  At the time of the report, there was no update on Stringer’s condition. Source: James Clark, “Friday …

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

TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2022

As gun violence continues to plague Cleveland, Ohio, 87-year old Frances Black was shot in the head and killed by her 54-year old daughter in a shooting that appears to have been accidental.  Few details have been reported, but police interviewed Ms. Black’s daughter without arresting her.  They appear to be treating the shooting as …

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

SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2022

In what West Valley, Utah police are calling an accidental shooting, an unidentified 14-year old boy shot himself on Saturday. He died at the hospital the next day.  Police are investigating various questions, including how the boy got a gun. A man also shot himself in the parking lot at an Orlando, Florida gun show …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Virginia

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022

In Halifax County, Virginia, a four year-old got hold of a loaded gun inside his family’s trailer.  He used it to shoot and kill himself.  According to the report, the boy’s toys were still scattered outside. There was no indication of whether charges are being considered. Source: Eric Miller, “4-year-old Boy Dies After Self-inflicted Gunshot …

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

THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2022

A nine-year old Federal Way, Washington boy was in critical condition after being shot inside his home by his eight-year old brother.  The injured boy was airlifted to the hospital.  “A situation like this, if the firearm had been properly stored where those children couldn’t get to it, it probably never would have occurred,” a …

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

SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022

A six-year old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania apparently found a gun is his home and accidentally shot himself in the head. He is hospitalized in critical condition. And in separate incidents, two Pullman, Washington men accidentally shot themselves and had to be airlifted to the hospital in Spokane. One of the men shot himself in the leg …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Georgia Juvenile Arrested Missouri No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2022

Many people were injured in gun accidents today, with mostly minimal press coverage. Two of the accidents occurred in the Philadelphia area.  On the Drexel campus in West Philadelphia, a man accidentally shot himself in the leg inside a Shake Shack restaurant. Given the number of recent mass shootings, it is not surprising that the …

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Adult Death No Charges Filed Washington

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2022

Deandre Hunter, a 25-year old student at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington died of an accidental gunshot wound.  According to an investigation, he shot himself  in the abdomen while handling a handgun.  In a statement, Pullman Police said, “[t]he Pullman Police Department extends its sincere condolences to Mr. Hunter’s family, friends, and fellow Cougs.” …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana No Charges Filed

TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2022

Kaden Vera, a 14-year old high school student at Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana accidentally shot and killed himself today, according to Evansville police.  He was found at home with a gunshot wound to the head.  The boy’s school released the following statement, “[w]e have sad news to share with the Reitz community. Freshman …

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Adult Injury Illinois Maryland No Charges Filed

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2022

Two gun accidents were reported exclusively on Twitter today, making one wonder, once again, how many gun accident injuries are never made public at all. A tweeter apparently monitoring a police scanner reported that a Chicago, Illinois “security officer” apparently accidentally discharged his gun and shot himself in the leg.  And, in Laurel, Maryland, a …

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Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Illinois Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Maryland No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation

SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2022

The unintended consequences of gun violence were felt across the country on Sunday, including incidents on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, three incidents in Chicago and single incidents in Georgia and Maryland. In New Orleans, Louisiana, Charles Hudson, a bar employee, was shot and killed in the Cat’s Meow, a crowded Bourbon Street karaoke bar, …

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Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022

In Chilton County, Alabama a 13-year old boy and another teenager were moving a gun in their home when the gun discharged and the boy was killed. “It’s a tragic thing,’’ the sheriff said, “a sad situation.” No charges are expected. Source: Howard Koplowitz, Carol Robinson, “13-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting in Chilton County,” Al.com …

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

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In Hickory, North Carolina, a four-year old boy suffered serious injuries after shooting himself with a loaded gun he found in his home.  “This is a tragic situation and our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time,” the police department said in a statement.  The boy remains in critical condition at …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Georgia Kentucky No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Texas

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022

Three children, aged 4, 7, and 11 were shot and injured or killed when they found loaded guns today.  A fourth child, age 14, was shot and killed with a ghost gun he had built. In Lexington, Kentucky, a four-year old was injured in a gun accident that police have determined was accidental. However, the …

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022

In Middlebury, Indiana, a 10-year old boy accidentally shot his 12-year old sister in the leg with a rifle round. The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other information was reported. Source: “Police News: Middlebury Girl Accidentally Shot in the Leg,”  The Goshen News (January 10, 2022).

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana No Charges Filed

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2021

Lehemiah Simon, age 7, of Jeanerette, Louisiana, was accidentally shot in the head and killed by a 15-year old cousin today.  He was pronounced dead after being airlifted to the hospital. “Full of hugs. Full of Love. Just as humble as he could be for a seven-year-old,” remembered Minister Carnell Wiles who is Lehemiah’s grandfather.  …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Michigan No Charges Filed

MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021

A 12-year-old Michigan boy was seriously injured Monday when he was accidentally shot by his 17-year old brother after  being mistaken for a deer.  Sheriff’s deputies said the older boy was hunting from a tree stand when his younger brother came into the woods to call him to dinner.  The 12-year old is in serious …

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

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2021

In Atlanta, Georgia, a one-year old who was left alone with her pre-school age brother and a loaded gun was accidentally shot.  She is in critical condition at the hospital. A police lieutenant said though it was “a tragic accident,” charges could be filed. “Please put guns away. This is now the second time in …

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Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Pennsylvania Texas

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021

A sixth grader and a 71-year old were killed today in separate hunting accidents.  Both were shot by relatives. Daisy Grace Lynn George, age 11, was shot by her father in Hallsville, Texas while he was hunting with a high-powered rifle.  Rescuers arrived on the scene, but rescue helicopters were grounded due to poor weather.  …

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Adult Injury Illinois No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation Wisconsin

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Police reported accidental shootings today in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois, two American cities already notably suffering from the ongoing pandemic of gun violence. In Milwaukee, a 69-year old woman was struck by a random round fired outside her home.  Her suffered serious injuries, but is in stable condition at the hospital according to a …

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Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Kentucky Minnesota No Charges Filed North Carolina Ongoing Investigation

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Three common types of gun accidents were illustrated on Friday. In Meeker County, Minnesota, Mike Hendrickson, a hunter, unintentionally fired a gun into his thigh while climbing a tree stand. He was airlifted to the hospital after a tourniquet was applied at the scene of the accident. “His first surgery revealed significant loss of tissue, …

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Child Death (18 and Under) No Charges Filed South Carolina

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2021

In Greenville, South Carolina, a 4-year old died in a gun accident today.  The child passed away at the hospital and no further details are available.  According to the local Sheriff’s office, “there is no threat to the community.” Source: Freeman Stoddard, Thomas Gore, “4-year-old Child Dies from Accidental Gunshot, Coroner’s Office Confirms” Fox Carolina …

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Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Maryland Mississippi No Charges Filed Ohio Pennsylvania Utah

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2021

At least 7 people unintentionally shot themselves or others with guns today in incidents across the country. In Ellisville Mississippi, a man accidentally shot himself in the hand. The Sheriff’s Department said that the incident occurred in a community residence. A Temple Hills, Maryland 16-year old is hospitalized after shooting himself accidentally at the local …

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