Because there are 390 million guns already present in the United States, it is clear that the only practical way forward is a relentless focus on preventing gun violence before it happens. Evidence-based suicide prevention programs and well-funded community-based gun violence intervention projects are two prongs of the necessary three-pronged approach. The third is reevaluation …
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GUNS, “SAFE SPACES” LEGISLATION, AND CARS
We recently posted on the likely impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in New York Rifle and Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen on gun safety. In Bruen, the Supreme Court ruled that all “law-abiding” Americans have a Second Amendment right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense. Several states quickly responded by considering or …
The Bruen Decision: A Preliminary View of What it Means for Gun Safety
The Supreme Court ruled today, in New York Rifle and Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, that all “law-abiding” Americans have a right to carry a gun outside the home for self-defense. This will have very serious implications and, as its most near-term consequence, will likely eliminate existing gun license procedures in at least five states. Perhaps …
A YEAR OF DAILY REPORTS ABOUT UNINTENDED GUN VIOLENCE
Lessons Learned: [note: hyperlinked material shows in dark blue] November 15, 2020 marked the one-year anniversary of Shattered: The Gun Accident Journal. There are now more than 366 daily reports in the archive, categorized by state and tagged for common safety issues. There are also five chronological narratives that illustrate the steady accumulation of family …
CHILDREN AND GUNS
Criminalizing the Negligence of Caregivers May Let Manufacturers Off the Hook It is quite clear from any rational child safety perspective that manufacturers should be discouraged or prevented from designing guns that children can easily fire. Better designs can be achieved with effective external manual safeties, magazine safety disconnects, heavier trigger pulls or trigger designs …
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 …
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Man Shot Himself Removing Gun from Vehicle A man accidentally shot himself in the lower leg at a Savannah, Georgia gas station. He was trying to retrieve a gun from under the car seat when it fired. His injury was not life-threatening. According to officials, no charges were filed. Source: Natasha Young, Ava Cartes, “UPDATE: Man …
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).
Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars
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 …
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
17-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting In a Wilkins Township, Pennsylvania apartment, Ni’Dreyah Marshall, age 17, died at the scene with a single gunshot wound to the head, after being unintentionally shot by 20-year-old Rayohna Hexstall. Two men were with Marshall and Hextsall, when a gun that Hexstall was waving around, fired. The group had been drinking alcohol …
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 …
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Toddler Kills Himself With Father’s Gun In Sandy Springs, Georgia, River Willis, the two-year-old son of Richard Willis, found his father’s 9 mm gun in a fanny pack, and fatally shot himself in the face. River had been taken to his room for a nap with his cellphone, after Willis, his wife, and the boy had returned from …
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 …
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026
Woman Killed in Accidental Shooting In a residence in Decatur, Illinois, 26-year-old Alexandra Wilson, was unintentionally shot by 25-year-old Christian D. Luthy, and taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead a short time later. No other details about the shooting were reported. Luthy, who made the 911 call and was taken into custody …
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 …
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2026
Five-year-old Kills Himself With Unsecured Gun While he was left unattended in a home in Black Jack, Missouri, five-year-old Jaylon Young found an unsecured, loaded gun, and fatally shot himself. Rayvone McPherson, age 29, admitted the gun was his, and that he had left the child alone with the gun in reach. He was charged with child endangerment …
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026
17-year-old Killed by Stray Bullet Fired Through Motel Wall In a motel room in Lilburn, Georgia, 17-year-old Sheldon Lewis was playing video games, when a bullet from a neighboring room came through the wall and killed him. Family members were in the room and witnessed the shooting. “The gunshot didn’t even sound like a gunshot. It sounded like …
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Second Grader Injures Hand With Gun Brought From Home A seven-year-old boy brought a gun to his second-grade classroom in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and accidentally shot himself in the hand. His teacher quickly secured the gun, and took the boy to the nurse’s office to wait for first responders. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. “None of us can imagine the …
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026
Teenager Injured After Shooting Himself in the Leg It was determined that a 16-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the thigh on a street in San Antonio, Texas. The teen originally told police that shots were fired from a vehicle as it drove past him. He was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. …
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
One Person Injured After Accidental Shooting One person was injured in an accidental shooting in Spartanburg, South Carolina. They were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. No other information was reported. Source: “One Injured in Reported Accidental Shooting, Deputies Say,” wyff4.com (February 3, 2026).
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 …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Woman Grazed by Unintentional Discharge Inside Walmart A man and woman were in a Fayetteville, North Carolina Walmart together, when a gun the man was carrying unintentionally fired, grazing the woman. Police located the two people after they had left the store together, and determined that the woman’s graze wound did not require treatment. They …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Unintentional Shooting Injures Four People In Springfield, Ohio, a man accidentally discharged a gun striking himself in the hand and injuring three other people. The shooter was treated at a local hospital and released, the other people remain in hospitals in “serious but stable condition.” An ongoing investigation will determine if charges will be filed. Source: Jessica Orozco, “4 Injured …
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Missouri Ongoing Investigation
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
16-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot and Killed A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at a home in Charleston, Missouri, in what was determined to be an accidental shooting. A 14-year-old boy was arrested, and will likely be charged with manslaughter. Officials continue to investigate. Source: “Teen Dies Following Accidental Shooting; Juvenile Taken Into Custody, Police Say,” wsiltv.com …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Employee Accidentally Kills Himself Handling Friend’s Gun Described in his obituary as a former marine and general manager of a tire store in Mishawaka, Indiana, 29-year-old Curtiss Walker accidentally killed himself after handling a friend’s semi-automatic handgun. Walker was at work in a closed office of the store with two other people, when he accidentally fired the gun, striking himself in …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Three-year-old Shoots Off-duty Deputy Uncle In Spring, Texas, a three-year-old retrieved an unsecured gun from its holster and shot his uncle in the hand. The victim is a deputy with the sheriff’s office, and is stable condition at the hospital. He fell asleep on a couch after placing his duty belt near where the child was …
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Two People Accidentally Shoot Themselves Cleaning Guns In his home in Maricopa, Arizona, a man was shot in the thigh by an accidental discharge while he cleaned his gun. He motioned to neighbors that he was okay as he left the home, and was seen holding his thigh as he got into the ambulance. His …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot in Leg In Timmonsville, South Carolina, a man was shot in the leg in what the sheriff said appears to be an accidental shooting. He was walking to find help when a couple picked him up and took him to a nearby store to meet paramedics. An investigation determined that the man was shot …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026
Woman Shot Trying to Break Up Fight A woman was shot trying to break up a fight between two men in Dayton, Ohio. After the shooting, she left and went to a hospital for treatment. The suspect, Cory Williamson, was found by police at a different hospital and taken into custody. He has been charged …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026
Gun Cleaning Accident Kills 15-year-old Girl In an apartment in Northwood, Ohio, 15-year-old Symini Moore was shot and killed by 18-year-old Jakob Heintzelman, who told officials he was cleaning his gun when it unintentionally fired. Symini succumbed to her injuries before first responders arrived. Three other people were in the apartment with Symini; Heintzelman, his …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
Five People Shot Outside Bus A witness said that a fight started on a bus in Washington, D.C., erupted into gunfire seconds after a group of teenagers were let off. Three adults and two juveniles were shot, sustaining injuries that were not life-threatening. The shooter fled the scene and remains at large. “We don’t believe …
Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ohio Ongoing Investigation
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2026
Two Gun Accidents; Four-year-old Killed, Three-year-old Wounded A four-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene after shooting herself in the head with a gun she found inside a home in Lansing, Michigan. Maliki Pendergrass, age 22, faces multiple charges that include firearms safe storage violation resulting in death, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and multiple …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026
Toddler and Teen Injured After Shooting Themselves A three-year-old boy is expected to recover after shooting himself in the hand with a semi-automatic handgun he found in an apartment in Warren, Michigan. The boy’s mother came with him to the hospital. Police recovered the gun and plan to interview another adult about the circumstances of the …
Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation Tennessee
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026
Two People Dead, Two Wounded, in Unintentional Shootings Today The circumstances of a deadly shooting in Cutler, California that killed 19-year-old Madison Mendoza are under investigation. Mendoza was dropped off at the hospital by 37-year-old Joseph Morales, who was uncooperative with investigators and later arrested. “We do think this was accidental. These two appear to be friends. Their families …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026
Two Children Shot, Fifth Grader is Killed A fifth-grade student was killed after being accidentally shot in their home in Moberly, Missouri. The school district released a statement noting that it was providing counseling and support to students and staff. “Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all affected by this tragic …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
Man Injured After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Makinen, Minnesota, a 67-year-old man living alone, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a .45 caliber pistol. He fetched the gun after being awakened by a noise, but fell back asleep still holding it when if fired. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Source: …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
Three Innocent Bystanders Injured in Shooting at Historic Restaurant A shooting at an historic New Orleans, Louisiana restaurant, killed a targeted victim and injured three innocent bystanders. The targeted victim ran into the foyer of the busy restaurant after being chased and shot at on the street. According to the police superintendent, three women waiting for …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot During Card Game A man was critically injured after being accidentally shot during a card game in Indianapolis, Indiana. A 27-year-old woman had taken a gun out of her purse to put it on the table, when it “went off.” She was charged with criminal recklessness and aggravated assault. Source: Ashley Fowler, “1 …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026
Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Cousin In Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremiah Finch, age 14, was pronounced dead at the hospital after being accidentally shot in the back by his cousin. Jaden Young, age 23, told officials that he was holding the gun carelessly when it fired. Young has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
Man Accidentally Shot and Killed by Best Friend In Fernandina Beach, Florida, a man was accidentally shot and killed by his 25-year-old best friend Ty William Richardson. Police described Richardson as “distraught” at the scene, and he said “…that he had just killed his best friend.” “He continued by saying they were playing around with ‘them,’ …
MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026
Eight-year-old Shoots Himself with Gun Found in Backyard In Columbus, Mississippi, an eight-year-old child accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in the backyard. The boy was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand and leg. No other information was reported. Source: Zac Carlisle, “Child Accidentally Shot Himself in Columbus,” wtva.com (January …
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026
Four-year-old in Critical Condition After Finding Father’s Gun A four-year-old girl in Dyersburg, Tennessee, is in critical condition after she shot herself with an unsecured gun. Details about the circumstances are unclear. The girl’s father told authorities that he left the gun in the living room before going to bed and forgot to secure it, …
Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ongoing Investigation
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2026
Four-year-old Boy Shot and Killed by Two-year-old In a home in Lafayette, Louisiana, a two-year-old child shot and killed four-year-old Blaze Rubin after finding a loaded, unsecured gun. Police are actively investigating the incident, but have determined that 17-year-old Jenarius Johnson was responsible for leaving the loaded gun accessible. He has been charged with negligent homicide …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026
12-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot and Killed by Older Brother In his home in Canton, Ohio, 12-year-old Thomas J. Lucas, was accidentally shot and killed by his 15-year-old brother, Amir Lucas, with a 9mm handgun. Another child in the home witnessed the shooting and “stated that Amir was showing Thomas something on the firearm and he …
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026
Toddler Shoots Herself With Gun Found in Mother’s Purse A three-year-old girl waiting in a vehicle outside a convenience store in Oma, Mississippi, shot herself in the hand with a gun she found in her mother’s purse. Her mother, who was inside the store when the shooting took place, drove her daughter to the hospital. …
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
Two-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Noah, age 2, the youngest of five siblings, was killed in an accidental shooting near Hayden, Alabama. All of the children were at home with their mother, Evelyn Leyva Etress, when the shooting occurred. Etress told officials she left her two four-year-old girls alone in the master bedroom where loaded guns were accessible to the children. After hearing …
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026
13-year-old Shot Himself in the Foot In Pooler, Georgia, a parent was at home with a 13-year-old boy when he accidentally shot himself in the foot. The parent drove the boy to a fire station for immediate care, and was then taken to the hospital for treatment. His injuries are not considered life-threatening. No other …
MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
One Person Accidentally Shot by Teen In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a 22-year-old was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old male mishandling a gun. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested, with charges to be determined. Source: “Milwaukee Teen Arrested After Accidental Shooting Injures 22-year-old,” urbanmilwaukee.com (January 5, 2026)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026
Four-year-old Injured After Being Shot by Younger Sibling Police determined that a two-year-old “gained access to a firearm and discharged a round striking his 4-year-old sibling in the lower leg,” in Cordova, Maryland. The four-year-old was treated at the scene and then airlifted to the hospital as a precaution. Child protective services was notified, and the sheriff’s office is actively investigating …
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2026
Juvenile Accidentally Shot in the Head A child was accidentally shot in the back of the head in a home in New Richmond, Ohio, but was breathing and conscious. Both parents were home at the time and brought the child to the hospital. It is not clear who fired the shot, as an investigation into …
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 2026
High School Junior Dies in Hunting Accident The sheriff’s office is investigating a hunting accident that led to the death of 17-year-old Aden McKinney in Crofton, Kentucky. He died at the hospital the day after the shooting. Aden was a junior at the local high school. The school dismissed students early on the day of …
Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Mississippi Missouri Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Texas
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
One Person Killed, Five People Injured, by Celebratory Gunfire Law enforcement officials across the country issued warnings about the extreme danger and illegality of celebratory gunfire. Despite this, there were numerous reports of innocent people struck by stray bullets and injured or killed. In Memphis, Tennessee, a five-year-old girl was grazed in the leg by a …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
Man Expected To Recover After Accidentally Shooting Himself A man accidentally shot himself in the back of his legs in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. No other information was reported. Source: Jonathan Greco, “Man Rushed to Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Himself in West Oklahoma City,” koco.com (December 31, …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2025
Student Injured When Gun Fires in Locker Room During basketball practice at a middle school in Savannah, Georgia, a gun discharged in the locker room when a 15-year-old male student picked up his jacket. He was struck in the hand and taken to the hospital for treatment. The gun was recovered and the incident is …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2025
Teen Killed Playing with Guns A group of teens “playing with firearms” in a home in Clovis, New Mexico, resulted in an accidental discharge that killed 15-year-old Anthony Raymond Gallegos Jr. A witness reported that the teens didn’t know that the gun was loaded, and they left the scene after the shooting. Eventually surrendering to police, the 16-year-old …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2025
Teen Girl Accidentally Killed by Mother Who Mistook Her for Intruder Police believe that a mother mistook her 17-year-old daughter, Tianna Harris for an intruder, and fatally shot her in their home in Anderson, Indiana. Medics helped the girl at the scene, but she died shortly later at the hospital. Her mother was arrested, but …
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2025
Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Little information was reported about the self-inflicted accidental shooting of a man in Jackson, Mississippi. The injured man was found by responding police, but his current condition is unknown. Source: Emma Nisbet, “Man Injured in Accidental Self-inflicted Shooting, Police Say,” wlbt.com (December 27, 2025).
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2025
Man Shot Himself Loading Gun in Car A man sitting in a car shot himself in a bank parking lot in Leesburg, Virginia. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. He told police he was loading the gun when it fired. The shooting is under investigation. Source: Patrick Lewis, “Leesburg Police Investigate Accidental Shooting …
Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Juvenile Arrested Oklahoma
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025
Two People Killed in Unintentional Shootings on Christmas Day Sitting on a covered front porch in Comanche, Oklahoma, Sandra Phelps was accidentally shot and killed by 33-year-old Cody Wayne Adams target shooting less than half a mile away. Two adult family members were with Phelps on the porch; she was holding a child in one …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025
Girl Injured By Gun Found in Bushes In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a girl was injured by a boy handling a gun that accidentally fired. She was taken to the hospital for surgery; her condition was not reported. The boy told police he found the gun in nearby bushes, and was showing it to the girl …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
Officer Accidentally Shoots Self in Foot During Dog Attack Responding to a dog attack in Detroit, Michigan, a police officer accidentally shot himself in the foot trying to subdue the dog when it charged at another officer. The dog was killed, and the injured officer was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Source: “Detroit Police Officer Accidentally Shoots Self in Foot While Trying to Shoot Dog,” fox2detroit.com (December …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2025
Two-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting Va’Nyiah Mason, who just turned two on December 11th, was shot and killed in a “non-intentional shooting” between two people inside a residence in Columbus, Ohio. Va’Nyiah’s grandmother said the gun belonged to the toddler’s uncle, but so far no one has been charged. There is an ongoing investigation. Source: “Columbus Police …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2025
Teen Girl Shot Waiting to Buy Movie Tickets Victoria Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl, was shot in the stomach and grazed on her arm waiting in line to buy tickets to a movie outside a mall in Victorville, California. She is in stable condition and recovering at the hospital. On a GoFundMe page set up by …
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025
Two People Killed, One Injured, in Accidental Shootings Today While hunting on private property in Lexington, North Carolina, 40-year-old Zachary Wilson Cash was accidentally shot and killed by a hunting partner. Cash and the other person were about 120 yards apart. Cash was walking around in the woods trying to drive deer to his partner. His partner …
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025
Husband and Wife Injured in Gun Cleaning Accident In Zachary, Louisiana, a man cleaning his gun accidentally fired it, striking himself in the hand and injuring his wife. They were both taken to the hospital for treatment. No other information was reported. Source: Mia Drumm, “Two Injured in Accidental Shooting in Zachary,” louisianafirstnews.com (December 20, 2025).
California Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Teenager Accidentally Shot in Face by Younger Cousin A 14-year-old boy accidentally shot his 17-year-old cousin in the face in Antioch, California. The victim was taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The 14-year-old was taken into custody for negligent discharge of a firearm. The investigation remains ongoing. Source: Lt. Franco Cesar, “14-year-old Boy Arrested for …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
Officer Injured During Training During a break from training exercises in Westerville, Ohio, a police officer was injured by an accidental discharge from another officer’s gun. The victim was hit in the hand and thigh, and is recovering in the hospital. The police and the sheriff’s office are reviewing the case. Source: Shahid Meighan, “Westerville Police …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025
15-year-old Boy Injured After Glock Pistol Fires In a Bloomington, Indiana apartment, a 15-year-old boy shot himself in the thigh after picked up a 9mm Glock pistol that unintentionally fired. He is being treated at the hospital. Police said the gun belonged to another person, and people at the scene of the shooting cooperated fully, …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025
Teen Fatally Shot While Playing Video Games Nineteen-year-old Desmond Evans II was killed in an accidental shooting while playing video games with a group of people in an apartment in San Antonio, Texas. One of the people was attempting to hand a gun to Evans when it fired, striking Evans in the torso. He later died at the hospital. …
Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Tennessee
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2025
Two Children Injured in Unintentional Shootings A girl said to be younger than 10 years old, is expected to survive after she accidentally shot herself in Atlanta, Georgia. The circumstances of the shooting were not reported, but the girl’s father, 34-year-old Brandon Spruill, has been charged with reckless conduct and cruelty to children. And in …
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025
Two Teens Injured in Gun Accidents A group of friends were gathered at a home in Dayton, Ohio when a 16-year-old boy was shot. He was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. It is unclear who was handling the gun when it fired. The shooting is under investigation. And in Hensley, Arkansas, …
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025
Four People Injured in Unintentional Shootings A 13-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries from an accidental shooting in her residence in San Antonio, Texas. She told police that she was in her room with several other people, when the gun a man was handling unintentionally discharged. No one has been charged. In …
Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2025
Teen and Officer Injured in Gun Accidents A 14-year-old boy was shot in the stomach in a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and taken to the hospital in stable condition. Officials say that at least 15 people, mostly teenagers, were inside the home at the time of the incident, and a group of teens were handling …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025
Man Grazed By Discharge Running From Police A man was grazed by a bullet from his own gun, as he was tackled by police officers outside a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia. “He parked in a handicap spot, and when officers approached, he decided to flee,” said a police spokesperson. The man had an outstanding warrant for …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025
10-year-old Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 10-year-old Zysean Owten, was pronounced dead at the hospital after shooting himself in the face with a friend’s gun. Investigators are trying to determine how he got the gun. Two adults, a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman, were taken into custody, but not formally charged. …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2025
Four-year-old Boy Fatally Shot In a home in San Antonio, Texas, four-year-old Josiah Cabral sustained a gunshot wound, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The police chief said the boy, his mother, who is in her 40s, and his father, who is in his 50s, were the only people in the house at …
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2025
Man Injured in Gun Accident A man was accidentally shot in the abdomen in a Longwood, Florida home, and taken to the hospital for treatment. Another adult at the scene was interviewed by police during the investigation. So far no one has been charged, and detectives are not pursuing any suspects. Source: Gene Saladna, “1 Hurt …
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025
Two Children Playing With Gun; Eight-year-old is Critically Injured In Alexandria, Louisiana, an eight-year-old and a ten-year-old were playing with a gun they found that accidentally discharged, injuring the younger child. The eight-year-old was taken to the hospital in critical condition. No other information was shared by police, as they continue to investigate. Source: “Accidental …
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2025
11-year-old Girl Killed in Accidental Shooting Amya Frazier, age 11, went over to her cousins’ house in Columbus, Ohio to play video game, and got shot during a “non-intentional shooting between family members.” She was seriously injured and died several days later. Amya’s mother described her daughter as fun and outgoing, and struggles to explain …
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
Two-year-old Finds Father’s Gun and Shoots Mother In a Fort Pierce, Florida home, a two-year-old child shot their mother with a gun their father had left out on a bench. After finding the gun the child pulled the trigger, sending a bullet through a wall that struck the mother in the leg while she stood in the kitchen washing dishes. She …
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2025
Woman Injured After Self-inflicted Shooting A 44-year-old woman in San Antonio, Texas, accidentally shot herself, and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. She initially told police that her injuries were the result of a drive-by shooting, but later admitted they were self-inflicted. An investigation into the circumstances of the shooting is ongoing. Source: …
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
Hunter Accidentally Killed During Deer Drive During a “deer drive” in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, 26-year-old Floyd Wengerd was accidentally shot and killed by a member of his hunting party. Twenty four hunters were divided into two teams; Wengerd was a member of the team driving deer toward the “standers,” when a buck jumped up and ran back through the line of drivers. Two hunters fired, and Wengerd, who was …
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025
Teen Shoots Himself in the Leg Inside Hospital A teenager shot himself in the leg inside a hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, while he waited for his mother who had a scheduled appointment. She had left her purse that contained a gun with her son. He grabbed the gun and unintentionally fired it, striking himself in the leg. The boy was treated …