Child Recovering After Accidental Shooting A child accidentally shot at a residence in Fort Eustis in Newport News, Virginia, was taken to the hospital and is expected to fully recover. No other circumstances were reported. A public affairs officer with the Army Criminal Investigation Division in Quantico said, “[a]s this is an active investigation, we cannot release …
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
Man Fatally Shoots Himself During Argument With Sister At a home in Houston, Texas, a dispute between a sister and brother, both in their 20s, ended when the brother accidentally shot himself in the stomach. The brother had been staying with his sister and she was trying to evict him. The brother had a gun, and …
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
Three People Injured in Accidental Shootings In a Walmart in Ellenwood, Georgia, two people were injured by a bullet that ricocheted after 18-year-old Quentendou Arnold unintentionally fired his gun. Both people sustained graze wounds; one received treatment at the scene, the other declined. Arnold was arrested and charged with reckless conduct, obstruction and making false …
TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2026
Two People Injured in Gun Accidents Today In a North Miami, Florida apartment, a woman was injured when a bullet came from the adjacent apartment and struck her in the leg. She was taken to the hospital for treatment. Police determined that her neighbor was clearing his gun when it discharged. It is unclear if …
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MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
Teen Killed Handling Gun With Friend, and Five-year-old Shot Himself With Babysitter’s Glock A 14-year-old was shot and killed in his Atwater, California home. He and a 14-year-old friend were handling a gun in a room alone, when it discharged. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It is unclear how the teens got a …
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
Two Juveniles Injured in Gun Accidents Today A juvenile fled from a vehicle with a gun when police attempted a traffic stop in Springfield, Missouri. The youth was later found seriously wounded with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and was taken to the hospital. No other details about the incident were reported. And a teen was …
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2026
One Person Unintentionally Shot During Family Dispute One person was accidentally shot in the stomach during a family dispute in a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They were taken to the hospital in unreported condition. No one has been charged, but police interviewed a suspect and a witness to the incident. Source: Jonathan Greco, “Person Hospitalized …
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2026
Two Teens Injured After Gun Fires in Backseat of Vehicle Five teenagers with two guns were driving around in a car in Newark, Ohio. A passenger in the backseat unintentionally fired one of the guns, injuring himself and the driver. Both victims were airlifted to the hospital, and are in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. …
Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) No Charges Filed Ongoing Investigation
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026
Five-year-old Dead After Accidentally Shooting Himself Julian Green, a five year-old in Bessemer, Alabama, was pronounced dead at the hospital after accidentally shooting himself. He was about to turn six on Friday. During the ongoing investigation into the shooting, an adult family was interviewed. However police don’t anticipate filing any criminal charges. Source: Shannon Delcambre, Lynne …
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Man Shot Himself Filming Video With New Gun In the parking lot of the sporting goods store in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he had earlier purchased a 9 mm pistol, a 21-year-old man shot himself in the leg while filming a video demonstrating how to rack the gun. His girlfriend was filming him when the gun unintentionally fired, severing his femoral …
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
Toddler Dies After Shooting Himself A two-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the hospital after shooting himself inside a home in Jacksonville, Florida. Investigators are looking at surveillance video and interviewing witnesses to determine how the toddler was able to access the gun. So far, no one has been charged. Following the tragic shooting, the …
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2026
Five-year-old Injured in Gun Accident A five-year-old accidentally shot themself in the abdomen in New Palestine, Indiana, and is listed in fair condition at the hospital. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. Officials are continuing to investigate. Source: Sam Maurer, “5-year-old in Fair Condition After Accidental Self inflicted Gunshot,” fox59.com (July 24, 2026).
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
Woman Injured in Accidental Shooting A reported accidental shooting in Jerome, Idaho, sent Mayli Alicia Vivas Huaman to the hospital in unknown condition. Yerik Grover Laurente Huarcaya was detained for questioning by police. So far no charges have been filed, as police continue to investigate. Source: Jennifer Williams, “Jerome Police Investigate Reported Accidental Shooting; Woman Hospitalized,” kmvt.com (July 22, …
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SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2026
Boy Shoots Himself With Glock and Man Shoots Himself in Vehicle A seven-year-old boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries after shooting himself with an unsecured Glock V17 he found in an apartment in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was treated at the hospital and released. The investigation is ongoing; it appears a family member may be a suspect, and it …
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
Man Shot Himself in Leg During Camping Event at Beach During a private overnight event on Pensacola Beach, Florida, a 22-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the leg and was taken to the hospital. He is expected to be OK. There is an active investigation into the shooting, though the victim and witnesses have been uncooperative. …
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
Three Men Accidentally Shoot Themselves Men in Illinois, California, and Virginia were injured today after they unintentionally shot themselves. In Urbana, Illinois, 43-year-old Errol Troutman was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound that was accidentally self-inflicted. He was charged with unlawful use of a weapon. In Long Beach, California, a man was treated for minor …
Adult Arrested California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2026
Toddler Fatally Shoots Himself After Finding Gun In Couch In a home in Highland, California, a two-year-old boy found a gun wedged between two couch seat cushions, and fatally shot himself. His mother, 20-year-old Jamaria Cobb, and her 52-year-old boyfriend Armand Bright, were at home when the shooting took place. A second child was also there …
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Seven-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting Police released little information about the deadly accidental shooting that killed seven-year-old Alayah Terrell in a home in Milford Mill, Maryland. Alayah was shot in the upper body, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Neighbors said that a man in his 30s had recently moved into the home …
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
Teen Injured in Accidental Shooting A teenager was injured in an accidental shooting that involved three 17-year-olds in Kettering, Ohio. The injured teen was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. So far no one has been charged, as police continue to investigate. Source: Brooke Jones, “17-year-old Injured in Accidental Shooting Near Park,” whio.com (July 14, 2026).
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SUNDAY, JULY 12, 2026
Toddler Shot and Killed on Family Vacation Just days before his fourth birthday, Brayden Tennyson was shot and killed by a four-year-old relative who found an unsecured gun in a vehicle in Kissimmee, Florida. Brayden and his family had come to Kissimmee for a Disney vacation to celebrate his birthday, and had only just arrived. Brayden was …
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026
Two Children Injured After Father’s Gun Discharges While Cleaning In Winter Garden, Florida, Deputy Austin Ritchey was off duty and cleaning his personal firearm, when it fired one round injuring two of his children. One child was wounded by the gunshot, the other was injured by shrapnel. Both children were taken to the hospital and …
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026
Teen is Recovering After Shooting Himself in the Hand A 14-year-old boy was alone inside his home in Toledo, Ohio, when he found a family member’s gun and accidentally shot himself in the hand. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be OK. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported. Police …
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2026
Boy Injured After Accidentally Shooting Himself A boy in Fort Worth, Texas, accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police did not release the boy’s age, as they continue to investigate. Source: Emerson Clarridge, “Boy Accidentally Shot Himself in South Fort Worth, Police Say,” star-telegram.com (July 8, 2026).
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TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026
One Child is Killed, Two are Injured, in Gun Accidents Today Seven-year-old Everett Deaver died at the hospital, after he was shot in the abdomen by another child in a residence in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Everett’s father, Michael Deaver, age 31, left the loaded gun accessible on the top of a desk while he went next-door. One …
MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026
16-year-old Boy Shot and Killed A 16-year-old boy died at the scene after being accidentally shot by 18-year-old Luis Garza in San Antonio, Texas. Police didn’t reveal the circumstances of the shooting, but are continuing to investigate. Garza was arrested and charged with manslaughter. Source: Darcy Ramirez, “SAPD: Man Facing Manslaughter Charge After ‘Accidental’ Shooting Kills …
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026
Three People Injured in Gun Accidents An older man in Lehi, Utah, appears to be another victim of celebratory gunfire over this holiday weekend. He was struck in the back by a BB or airsoft pellet, and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. X-rays revealed the trajectory of the small-caliber bullet, showing that it …
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SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026
Four People Injured by Celebratory Gunfire Law enforcement agencies warn the public about the extreme danger and illegality of celebratory gunfire, but the problem persists, and at least four people were injured today by guns fired into the air in celebration of the Fourth of July. In Canton, Ohio, 46-year-old Summer Christian, is recovering after she …
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
Teen Killed in Accidental Shooting In Dayton, Ohio, responding officers found Jason Mackey, age 16, dead at the scene from what they believe to be an accidental, self-inflicted shooting. Few details were reported, but police are continuing to investigate. Source: Kaylee Maneen, “16-year-old Male Pronounced Dead on Ravenwood Avenue in Dayton,” dayton247now.com (July 6, 2026).
Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ongoing Investigation
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
14-year-old is Critically Injured in Unintentional Shooting In a home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old were playing video games and handling a gun, when the gun accidentally fired. The 14-year-old was struck in the abdomen and taken to the hospital in critical condition. The 16-year-old was arrested on multiple charges, including illegal …
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
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 …
Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Mississippi Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars
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 …
Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas Virginia
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 …
Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation
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 …
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation
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 …
Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ohio Ongoing Investigation
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 …
Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kansas Ongoing Investigation Tennessee
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 …
Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested North Carolina Ongoing Investigation
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 …
Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Minnesota Ongoing Investigation
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 …