Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Missouri

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020

In Northwoods, Missouri, a 15-year old boy accidentally shot his 12-year old sister, Nakyah Durham.  She was pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was handling a firearm when it accidentally discharged.  He has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. Source: Associated Press, “Police: 15-Year-Old Accidentally Shot 12-Year-Old Sister,” US News and World Report …

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Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri South Carolina

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020

A three-year old shot himself in the head today in Columbia, South Carolina with a gun he found in a bedroom in his home.  He is hospitalized in critical condition.  His mother was later charged with “unlawful conduct toward a child.” In Bolivar, Missouri a two-year old child shot his four-year old brother in the …

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Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Juvenile Arrested Missouri Pennsylvania

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Two teenagers were shot to death today by others in incidents that involved playing with a gun.  In Tamaqua, a borough in Eastern Pennsylvania, Eric Tavener was shot and killed accidentally by 21-year old Francis Witmayer.  Witnesses said that Tavener, an 18-year old, was playing with a gun when he was asked to return it …

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Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri Ongoing Investigation

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020

A 10-year old St. Louis, Missouri boy found a gun outside his apartment building, brought it inside and accidentally shot himself in the leg.  The gun had earlier been stolen in Springfield, Missouri according to police. Source: “Boy, 10, Accidentally Shot Himself With Stolen Gun He Found Outside, Police Say,” KMOV4 (January 30, 2020).

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