Gun Accident at Flea Market Injures One Person A man is expected to recover after sustaining injuries from the accidental discharge of a firearm at a flea market in Sophia, North Carolina. “It was somebody that brought a rifle up to show somebody that had a spot here, to see if they wanted to buy …
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SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2026
Two People Killed in Gun Accidents Today A seven-year-old boy was home alone with his sibling, when he was shot and killed with a loaded gun they found in their Winston-Salem, North Carolina home. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The children’s parents are cooperating with officials as they continue to investigate the incident. And …
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
Two Juveniles Injured in Accidental Shootings A 15-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. Police determined that the people involved in the shooting knew each other and that it was accidental. The victim was reported to be in stable condition. And in Orcutt, California, a juvenile was seriously injured in what is believed to …
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MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2026
Three-year-old Boy Shoots Himself in Vehicle A three-year-old boy shot himself in the parking lot of an animal clinic in Waynesboro, Mississippi. The boy’s caretaker had stepped out of the vehicle, leaving the boy and an infant in the car when the shooting happened. The child was airlifted to the hospital in stable condition. Police …
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SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
Two People Injured in Gun Accidents Today In an extended stay hotel in Lewisville, Texas, a juvenile was shot in the leg in it what police believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital, but their condition was not reported. Police continue to investigate. And a 31-year-old man in …
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2026
Two Injured in Gun Accidents Involving Young Children A gun accidentally discharged in a home in Harrisburg, Arkansas, injuring a four-year-old child after the bullet ricocheted off a concrete surface. The child was hit by either bullet or concrete fragments, and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is a continuing investigation into …
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
Four-year-old Struck by Stray Bullet From Next-door Neighbor In West Sacramento, California, a four-year-old boy was injured when a shot that was fired from an adjacent apartment struck him in the leg. Identified as Roman by his mother, she said the family was spending the afternoon together, and that Roman and his three-year-old sister were playing with …
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2026
Man Shoots Himself in Hand Cleaning Gun In Waldorf, Maryland, the gun a 41-year-old man was cleaning, unintentionally fired seriously injuring his left hand. The injuries, though serious were not life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the shooting. Source: JB, “Man Taken to Trauma Center After Gun Goes Off …
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
Gun Accidents Injure Two People in California A rider aboard a bus in Ladera Heights, California, accidentally shot himself. The victim was taken to the hospital in unreported condition. The sheriff’s department is investigating. And in Lancaster, California, a man was injured in what officials believe to be an accidental shooting. The victim came to …
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026
Three People Injured in Accidental Shootings A man was injured in an accidental shooting in Pikesville, Maryland. The victim was taken to the hospital with a single gunshot wound. The person holding the gun when it discharged remained on the scene. Detectives are investigating the shooting. A man in Miami, Florida, was shot “after his firearm accidently [sic] …
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SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2026
Gun Accidents Injure Two People A boy accidentally shot himself on a street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. He was taken to the hospital for the treatment of at least one bullet wound. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. And in Altoona, Pennsylvania, a newly purchased shotgun accidentally discharged during a struggle between …
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2026
18-year-old Accidentally Shot in Vehicle A person in a moving vehicle in North Little Rock, Arkansas, accidentally shot another occupant. The 18-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. There is an ongoing investigation into the shooting. Source: Rafael Escalera Montoto, “Arkansas State Police Investigating Shooting in North Little Rock That Injured 18-year-old,”arkansasonline.com (June 13, …
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THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents, Including a Five-year-old A five-year-old was injured in an accidental shooting at a residence in Beaumont, Texas. The child was taken to the local hospital in stable condition, and may be transferred to another hospital to receive additional treatment. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, and the incident …
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
Shooting at Mall Injures Innocent Bystander Officials are investigating a shooting at a shopping center in Fresno, California, that injured an innocent bystander. “Honestly these individuals are just shooting randomly into the parking lot, said a police lieutenant. The innocent bystander got shot in the foot and is expected to be okay. It appears the shooting …
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TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026
Three People Injured as Innocent Bystanders A 12-year-old boy was was shot sitting on a couch in his home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He and his two brothers were home alone, when the brothers found one of their parent’s handgun and were playing with it another room when it fired. The 12-year-old was shot in the back and …
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026
Teen Girl In Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head Investigators believe the shooting in a Jacksonville, Florida home that sent a teenaged girl to the hospital was an accident. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head. The suspect is cooperating with authorities. The victim …
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026
Staff Sergeant Injured After Service Weapon Discharges During Cleaning In Port Royal, South Carolina, Staff Sergeant Steven Colson injured his hand and thigh, when his department-issued pistol discharged while he was cleaning it. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation. Source: Natasha Young, “Port Royal Officer Shoots Himself While …
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026
Two People Shot as Innocent Bystanders, 25-year-old Woman Dies In a parking lot in Beaumont, Texas, 25-year-old Nastazia Corbin and a friend got caught in the crossfire of a gunfight, and were shot sitting inside a vehicle. Both were critically injured and airlifted for treatment. Nastazia suffered a severe brain injury and died the next …
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
Juvenile Injured After Finding Gun in Home A juvenile was accidentally shot in a Winston-Salem, North Carolina home. The victim and another juvenile were alone in the home and handling a gun they found, when it discharged. The victim was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. The mother of the two juveniles is cooperating …
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Toddler and Teen Hurt After Unintentionally Shooting Themselves A 17-year-old inside a car in Huntsville, Alabama, was injured when the gun he had with him unintentionally fired. The teen’s injuries were not considered life-threatening, but no other information about the incident was reported. And a two-year-old boy in Nashville, Tennessee, is in stable condition and is expected …
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2026
State Trooper Injured by Unintentional Discharge of Service Weapon A state trooper was injured in what “preliminarily appears to be an accidental discharge of his service weapon,” at a mounted unit barn in Acton, Massachusetts. The trooper was treated at the hospital and released. His standard issue duty weapon was a Sig Sauer P320; a firearm that has prompted …
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MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
Toddlers Injured in Two Separate Gun Accidents In Columbus, Ohio, a one-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital and is expected to be OK, after he shot himself in the foot with his father’s gun. Kejuan Harris, age 24, told police that he fell asleep with the gun underneath him; his son got a hold …
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026
Two-year-old Boy Fatally Shoots Himself Inside a home in Chicago, Illinois, two-year-old Jamonte Shaw found a loaded gun and fatally shot himself. There is an ongoing investigation to determine the circumstances of the shooting; it is unclear how the toddler accessed the gun. A 31-year-old man is in custody, but police did not say what …
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2026
Seven-year-old Boy Fatally Shot by Three-year-old Brother In Ferris, Texas, a three-year-old boy found a loaded gun and shot and killed his seven-year-old brother, Treshawn Moore. Four adults were also at home at the time of the shooting. Relatives took Treshawn to the hospital were he was pronounced dead. “It was just one gunshot to …
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
Three-year-old Shoots Man With Unsecured Gun A man was shot in a home in Delray Beach, Florida, after a three-year-old child grabbed an unsecured gun causing it to fire. The child was not injured, and the man was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police continue to investigate the incident. Source: Grace Bellinghausen, “3-year-old Gains Access …
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
Teen Killed, Father Injured, in Accidental Shooting at Home At a home in Morganton, North Carolina, 18-year-old Dawson Timothy Whisenant was killed, and his father, 47-year-old Timothy Floyd Whisenant, was injured, in an accidental shooting. Witnesses said the gun fired when Dawson’s brother placed it in a box, striking the father in the leg before …
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026
Two Men Injured After Accidentally Shooting Themselves In Dayton, Ohio, a 22-year-old man shot himself while cleaning his gun. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the shooting. And in Holts Summit, Missouri, a man sustained a gunshot wound to his shoulder after accidentally shooting himself. He was taken to …
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026
Man Drove to Hospital After Shooting Himself A 38-year-old man accidentally shot himself in Dayton, Ohio, and drove to the hospital on a motorcycle. Police are investigating. Source: Kaylee Maneen, “38-year-old Drove Motorcycle to Hospital After Dayton Shooting,” dayton247now.com (May 18, 2026).
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026
Four People Injured in Gun Accidents Today During a large house party in Hillsborough, North Carolina, an 18-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No one has been charged, but the shooting is under investigation. In a home in Atlanta, Georgia, a gun Keavn Dean was showing …
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
Man Seriously Injured by Stray Bullet In Paynesville, Minnesota, 78-year-old James Poirot was seriously injured by a stray bullet that struck him on the side of his face and head while he was driving in his car. He pulled up to a deputy’s parked squad car for assistance, and was eventually airlifted to the hospital …
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SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2026
Four-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Following a birthday party in an Alexandria, Louisiana home, four-year-old Londen Austin, was shot and killed in a shooting that involved another four-year-old child. Londen and the other child were unsupervised as they played with a stolen gun that discharged. The police chief called the Pre-K student’s death preventable. “This heartbreaking incident serves as …
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026
Eight-year-old Girl Injured in Accidental Shooting An eight-year-old girl sustained non-life-threatening injuries, in an accidental shooting in Kent, Washington, and has since been released from the hospital. No other circumstances of the incident were reported, but police said everyone involved is cooperating in the ongoing investigation. Source: “Child Shot, Hospitalized in Kent; Police Investigating Incident …
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
Innocent Woman Injured in Drive-by Shooting In New Braunfels, Texas, a 25-year-old woman was injured after multiple shots were fired during a drive-by shooting. Three men had been involved in a physical altercation. One of them got in his car and fired at the other two as they walked downtown, then sped off. Two men were injured, as well …
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
Teen Injured After Shooting Himself At his house in Dayton, Ohio, a 16-year-old boy was handling a gun that fired, hitting him in the upper arm. He was taken to the hospital with not-life-threatening injuries. The shooting is under investigation. Source: Megan Finke, “Teen Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting in Montgomery County,” whio.com (May 1, 2026).
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
Man Shot Walking Into Building A man was struck by a small-caliber bullet as he walked into a business in Willmar, Minnesota. Police don’t believe the man was a target, and consider the incident a “reckless discharge of a firearm.” The man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police encouraged anyone with information …
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
Fire Marshal Shoots Himself With Illegal Gun While on duty at the headquarters of the fire department in Brooklyn, New York, 52-year-old Fire Marshal James Beringer, accidentally shot himself in the foot with an illegal gun. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. It is unclear why Beringer possessed an illegal …
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026
17-year-old Shot Himself in the Leg Police determined that the shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Baltimore, Maryland, was self-inflicted. The boy was taken to the hospital for a gunshot wound to his leg. Detectives continue to investigate. Source: “Shooting Involving 17-year-old Boy was Self-inflicted, Police Say,” baltimorewitness.org (April 27, 2026).
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026
Man Injures Hand Removing Gun From Safe In Waldorf, Maryland, a 50-year-old man accidentally shot himself retrieving a gun from a safe. Though conscious and alert, he seriously injured his wrist/hand, and was airlifted to a hospital for specialized treatment. Police continue to investigate the shooting. Source: “Man Flown to Trauma Center After Accidental Self-inflicted …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026
Accidental Discharge Injures One Person The accidental discharge of a firearm in a Naples, Florida residence, injured one person who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The shooting remains under investigation. Source: Nicholas Karsen, “Collier County Deputies Investigate Accidental Discharge of Firearm at Residence,” winknews.com (April 24, 2026).
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TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
10-year-old Shot and Killed in Vehicle In a vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store in Augusta, Georgia, a child fatally shot 10-year-old De’Angelo Roberson in the head. De’Angelo’s mother, 27-year-old Deasia Lexus Williams, admitted to deputies that she went inside the store leaving three children, ages 4 to 10, in the car …
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SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
Teenager Fatally Shot by Best Friend In a Salem, Indiana home, 14-year-old Jameson Crawford, was pronounced dead after being accidentally shot in the head by a 14-year-old friend. The details of the shooting were not reported, but the 14-year-old was arrested and charged with reckless homicide. Jameson’s aunt described the two boys as “best friends,” …
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
Woman Killed, Husband Injured, in Gun Cleaning Accident A deadly gun cleaning accident inside a home in Channelview, Texas, killed a 24-year-old woman and injured her 25-year-old husband. The man and his brother were in sitting at a table in the kitchen, dissembling and reassembling guns during the cleaning process. At some point the man’s …
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
Two People Injured in Hunting Accidents In Appalachia, Virginia, a person was injured in a hunting accident, and airlifted to the hospital for treatment. The circumstances of the accident, and the victim’s condition were not reported. And near Mangum, Oklahoma, a man was shot by his hunting partner on the opening day of turkey hunting …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026
Four People Injured After Gun Discharges Inside Grocery Store Multiple people were injured when a gun went off at a grocery store in Bonaire, Georgia. The firearm was in a customer’s pocket. When they went to retrieve something else from that pocket, the gun fired into the floor, sending fragments flying that injured four adults. One …
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2026
19-year-old Accidentally Shot by 16-year-old Family Member In Elkhart, Indiana, a 19-year-old was accidentally shot in the back of the head by a 16-year-old male family member. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The case is being reviewed by the prosecutor’s office. Source: “Teen Accidentally Shoots Family Member …
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
Two-year-old Fatally Shot by Four-year-old Sibling Two-year-old Crewe Zahradnik, died at the scene in Lamartine, Wisconsin, after a four-year-old sibling shot him with a gun found in the center console of the family’s vehicle. The siblings, and a third child, were in the vehicle in the driveway of their home, when their parent went back …
Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Louisiana Ongoing Investigation
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026
Toddlers Shoot Themselves in Two Separate Gun Accidents A two-year-old boy in Harvey, Louisiana, shot himself with a gun he found in his uncle’s home. The boy is expected to survive. His uncle, 29-year-old Cedric Johnson, was arrested on multiple charges including cruelty to a juvenile, obstruction of justice, and possession of a firearm by …
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
Woman Accidentally Shot During Fight at Smoke Shop A woman was accidentally shot during a fight with another person in a Raleigh, North Carolina smoke shop. A verbal argument between the two had escalated. The suspect hit the woman in the face with a pistol, causing it to fire a bullet that grazed the woman’s …
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2026
One-year-old Child Accidentally Shot and Killed Authorities did not reveal the circumstances that led up to the accidental shooting death of a one-year-old child in Elliston, Virginia. The child was pronounced dead after being taken to the hospital with traumatic injuries. Jarron Shirk, age 29, faces multiple charges including felony homicide, child abuse and neglect, …
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
Five-year-old Girl Shot and Killed by Sibling A five-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by her seven-year-old sibling in a house in Bonifay, Florida. The two children, along with their mother and a six-year-old sibling, were visiting the home; the seven-year-old found a pistol that belonged to the homeowner. The homeowner was in the …
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026
Boy Grazed by Stray Bullet Sitting in Father’s Car Waiting at a red light in his father’s car, a nine-year-old boy in Cleveland, Ohio, was struck by a stray bullet that came through the side of the vehicle shattering the rear window. A group of people nearby were arguing when the shots were fired. The boy was taken to …
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2026
Toddler Injured After Dropped Gun Fires In Houston, Texas, someone dropped a gun that fired, striking a three-year-old child in the chest. The child was seriously injured, but is in stable condition and is expected to survive. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the shooting. Source: Ronnie Marley, “3-year-old Hospitalized Following Shooting in …
Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2026
Three-year-old Critically Injured After Shooting Himself With Uncle’s Gun A three-year-old boy inside a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, accidentally shot himself in the head with his 17-year-old uncle’s gun. The boy is listed in critical condition at the hospital. People in the home, including teenagers, provided conflicting stories when interviewed. Police were unable to recover …
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TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026
Two Accidental Shootings: Four-year-old is Killed, Man is Injured A four-year-old child died after shooting themself with a gun in an Okeechobee, Florida home. Police didn’t say if the gun belonged to anyone in the home, or how the child was able to access it. They are actively investigating the incident. And a boy accidentally …
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026
Two Children Injured After Being Accidentally Shot A seven-year-old child in Augusta, Georgia, was shot in the finger by a nine-year-old boy playing with a gun he found that unintentionally discharged. The gun belonged to the boyfriend of the boy’s mother. The victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The shooting is under …
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
Two Children Killed, One Injured, in Gun Accidents at Home In a home in Brookville, Kansas, a five-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, and her eight-year-old brother was critically injured when another young child found a loaded gun and fired it. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances of the shooting. And in …
FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026
Secret Service Agent Unintentionally Shoots Himself in the Leg It appears that a Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg getting into an unmarked SUV at the airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Assigned to former first lady Jill Biden, who was not nearby when the accident occurred, the agent was taken to the hospital …
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Three People Killed in Accidental Shootings In his home in Ellenwood, Georgia, seven-year-old Anthony B. Jones III, was killed while he played with a loaded gun that unintentionally fired. Police continue to investigate the shooting, and it is unclear if anyone will be charged. A 12-year-old boy mishandled a loaded gun in La Grange, Georgia, and accidentally …
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SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026
Three Children Injured in Unintentional Shootings A boy in Eagan, Minnesota, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The boy’s condition was not reported. Police continue to investigate. An 11-year-old boy was accidentally shot during a physical altercation between multiple adult women at an Atlanta, Georgia apartment complex. One of the …
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026
Teenager Killed in Gun Accident at Apartment Complex Police believe that a 17-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting at an apartment complex in Manning, South Carolina. The victim and her boyfriend were playing around, engaged in “horseplay/intimate interaction,” when a gun the boyfriend was holding fired. It appears that the gun belonged to …
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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026
Three Victims Hurt in Gun Accidents, Including Three-year-old Boy A three-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand playing on the floor in the bedroom of an apartment in Tomball, Texas. His mother was lying in the bed, and she, and the toddler’s father, 25-year-old Lucas Nahum Benitez, brought the boy to the hospital for treatment. The boy’s …
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026
Teen Shot and Critically Injured The bedroom of a Baton Rouge, Louisiana home was full of people visiting when a gun unintentionally fired, injuring a 17-year-old male. The teenager was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Corey Williams, age 24, was charged with negligent injuring and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile. Police …
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TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 2026
Two People in Tennessee Injured in Accidental Shootings It appears that a person in a White House, Tennessee hotel was accidentally shot in the arm and taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident is under investigation. And a juvenile male in Knoxville, Tennessee, accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital in unknown …
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2026
Two Men Injured in Unintentional Shootings Police are investigating an accidental shooting in Petaluma, California, that sent a man to the hospital with a single gunshot wound to his leg. His injuries are not life-threatening. The man was shot by his roommate, 53-year-old Michael Millane, who was arrested on suspicion of negligent discharge of a …
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents Today Responding officers said a child got access to a loaded gun that discharged, injuring their older sibling in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The victim was alert when taken to the hospital. No word on their current condition. Near Century, Florida, a 17-year-old female was shot in the upper leg after a .45-caliber gun unintentionally …
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THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026
Teen Killed and Child Injured in Separate Accidental Shootings In a Lumberton, North Carolina residence, a 15-year-old was accidentally shot in the chest and later died at the hospital. Brylon Sanders, age 18, cooperated with investigators at the scene. He told them, “he was attempting to unload and clear a firearm when the weapon discharged, …
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars Virginia
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
Two Children Killed After Being Accidentally Shot An eight-year-old accidentally shot and killed their 10-year-old sister, Kimani Thomas, near a restaurant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The children’s mother and stepfather both work at the restaurant; the stepfather was going to work, the mother was leaving, when the shooting happened. The eight-year-old was in a car …
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents Today In a Miami, Florida home, an eight-year-old girl was shot in the ankle after he father dropped a gun that discharged. She was taken to the hospital; the sheriff’s office is investigating. In a Miami Springs, Florida home, Michael Martinez, age 41, accidentally shot his wife with a shotgun he had obtained …
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2026
Accidental Shooting Killed Woman in Vehicle A woman was accidentally shot and killed in a vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping plaza in Memphis, Tennessee. The shooting involved a child. Police believe the car was leaving the parking area when it came to a stop. At this time, they did not release the …
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2026
Juvenile Male Injured in Accidental Shooting Few details were reported about “what appears to be an accidental shooting involving a juvenile male,” in Antioch, Tennessee. The child was with his mother, and his injuries were not life-threatening. There is an investigation into the shooting. Source: Jessica Barker, “MNPD Responds to ‘Accidental’ Shooting of Juvenile Male in Antioch,” wkrn.com …
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026
Two People Accidentally Shoot Themselves In Long Beach, California, a man injured himself after he “negligently discharged a firearm.” He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Police recovered the gun, and continue to investigate. And in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a person was taken to the hospital in …
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2026
Man Killed in Raccoon Hunting Accident In Rochester, Indiana, 31-year-old Andrew Boots was hunting raccoons with a group of people, when he was struck in the abdomen by a bullet that ricocheted off a tree. He later died at the hospital. It was determined that a member of the hunting party shot at a raccoon …
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026
Teenager Injured in Accidental Shooting In Columbus, Ohio, a teenage girl is in stable condition at the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound in an accidental shooting. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. The police assault squad is investigating. Source: “Teenage Girl Hospitalized After Shooting in Hilltop Neighborhood,” 10tv.com (February 26, 2026).
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Five-year-old Girl Fatally Shot Inside Car A five-year-old found a handgun in a vehicle in Greenville, Alabama, and fatally shot herself. Her parents were with her in the vehicle, and told police they had just arrived home and were sitting in the driveway when the child found the gun. They brought her to the hospital …
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026
14-year-old Girl Shot and Killed in Backseat of Vehicle A 14-year-old girl was shot and killed in the backseat of a vehicle in Hammond, Louisiana, by Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson, age 18, who was sitting in the front seat. Robinson dropped a gun he was playing with that unintentionally fired, striking the girl. He has been charged with …
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026
Teen Injured in Accidental Shooting A 15-year-old boy is in good condition after being accidentally shot in the leg in a Chicago, Illinois home. The shooter is in custody with charges pending. A gun was recovered at the scene, and detectives continue to investigate. Source: “Person in Custody After 15-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot in Morgan …
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Pastor Killed by Roommate During Burglary In Houston, Texas, a local pastor, 62-year-old Pedro Cantu, was accidentally shot and killed by his 35-year-old roommate during an attempt to stop a burglary-in-progress at their home. The 44-year-old burglar was also shot during the encounter, but is expected to be OK. There is an ongoing investigation into …
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Texas
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026
Teen Killed Playing With Gun With Friends Three friends hanging out in an Arlington, Texas home, were playing with a gun that discharged, killing 14-year-old Riley Jordan. From a police statement, “[e]vidence suggests the juveniles were handling the weapon and pointing it at one another when it was discharged, striking the victim.” Riley was pronounced …
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Man Shoots Himself in Store A man accidentally shot himself in the leg in a store in Temple, Texas. His injury was not life-threatening. He left the store after the shooting, but was found nearby and taken for treatment. Police are investigating. Source: Ethan Love, “Police Investigate Accidental Shooting That Injured Man in Temple Store,” kcentv.com (February …
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Two Children Killed in Separate Accidental Shootings Six-year-old Lascelle Lee IV, fatally shot himself in the face in a townhome in Montgomery Village, Maryland. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. One adult was home with the boy at the time, and the gun used was legally registered. The circumstances of the shooting are …
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Resident Shot After Being Mistaken for Intruder Trying to enter the home where they live in Riverside, Ohio, a person was shot in the foot by the homeowner. Neighbors reported hearing between five and eight shots. “After speaking to the residents, it was determined that the homeowner may have believed that a subject was attempting to break …
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2026
Boy Accidentally Shot Himself in the Leg A juvenile, who accidentally shot himself in the leg in Louisville, Kentucky, was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate. This is the second time in Louisville in less than a week, when a minor accidentally shot themself. Source: Samantha Murray, “LMPD: Juvenile Taken to Hospital After Shooting …
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026
Teenager Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting by Relative A 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the head by a family member in a home in Manor, Texas. The teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No other details about the shooting, or whether anyone will be charged, was reported. Police continue to investigate. …
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026
Toddler Shoots Himself in Ankle Charges are pending in the accidental shooting of a three-year-old in Baltimore, Maryland. The toddler found an unsecured gun that a 17-year-old relative owned, and shot himself in the ankle. The toddler was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives continue to investigate. Source: “3-year-old Boy Found With Gunshot Wound …
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Teen Injured After Shooting Himself in the Leg In Louisville, Kentucky, a 17-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the leg and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating. Source: Renee Maloney, “LMPD: 17-year-old Boy Shot in the Tyler Park Neighborhood,” wlky.com (February 15, 2026).
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Woman Unintentionally Shot by Boyfriend A woman in Hazel Green, Alabama, was unintentionally shot by her boyfriend, Kohner Forrester, and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, deputies found narcotics in the home and charged Forrester with possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Officials continue to investigate the incident. Source: Ryan Fay, …
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026
Man Unintentionally Shot and Killed by Friend in Parking Garage On the second level of a parking garage in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 20-year-old Caleb Carter was accidentally killed by his friend Chad Howard. Howard, age 20, remained on the scene and admitted to deputies that he accidentally shot his friend with a 9mm handgun, then threw the gun down …
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
10-year-old Boys Injured in Two Accidental Shootings A 10-year-old boy in a Chicago, Illinois home shot himself in the hand and was taken to the hospital in fair condition. A gun was recovered at the scene. Detectives are investigating. And in a residence in Toledo, Ohio, a 10-year-old boy was accidentally shot by another 10-year-old …
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2026
10-year-old Girl Killed by Gun Modified for Rapid Fire In a house in Mishawaka, Indiana, 10-year-old Sophia Burks was killed in an accidental shooting that involved a gun “modified for rapid fire.” She was pronounced dead at the scene. The gun used belonged to the boyfriend of Sophia’s older sister, 17-year-old Jacob Olvera. The shooting …
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2026
13-year-old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting A 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in an apartment in Humble, Texas, in what appears to be an accidental shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene “from at least one gunshot wound.” The boy was living with his aunt at the apartment, and it appears she made …