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Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Georgia Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Washington April 13, 2025April 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2025

Two People Killed, Three Wounded, in Unintentional ShootingsToday Two-year-old Jayce Davis, was killed inside an apartment in Atlanta, Georgia, when a bag containing a gun fell, causing the firearm to discharge. He sustained a head wound and died at the hospital. Police are not sharing any other information as they continue to investigate the incident. In …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Ongoing Investigation Tennessee April 12, 2025April 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025

Three People in Memphis Injured in Gun Accidents, Including a Five-year-old Few details were reported in the accidental shooting of a five-year-old in Memphis, Tennessee. The child was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition. The sheriff’s office is investigating. And two female victims were accidentally shot in a vehicle in Memphis, Tennessee. Their injuries …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kansas Ongoing Investigation Texas April 11, 2025April 15, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025

Two-year-old Dies, Four-year-old Injured, in Separate Accidental Shootings In Fort Worth, Texas, two-year-old Ta-Kirus Davon Jones, died at the hospital after sustaining a critical gunshot wound. The adults who brought Ta-Kirus to the hospital told police that the toddler shot himself. There is a continuing investigation to determine the circumstances of the shooting. And in …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Delaware Georgia Missouri Ongoing Investigation April 10, 2025April 14, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025

Five People Injured in Gun Accidents In St. Louis, Missouri, a 21-year-old woman pushed her 19-year-old boyfriend during an argument causing his gun to unintentionally fired. The woman was struck in the leg and the man in the hand. They are being treated at the hospital for their injuries. No one has been charged at this time, …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Texas April 9, 2025April 14, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025

Four-year-old Shot and Killed Himself In a Lubbock, Texas home, four-year-old Jrako Castillo shot and killed himself, though there are conflicting reports about what happened. According to Jrako’s mother, she was with 26-year-old Isaiah Holland and her four children, including Jrako, in the bedroom where the shooting occurred, and that Jrako was on the floor …

California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation April 8, 2025April 13, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025

Three-year-old Dies After Finding Gun in Grandparent’s Home A three-year-old child found a loaded gun In his grandparent’s house in Antioch, California, and shot and killed himself. According to neighbors, the toddler often stayed with his grandparents during the week. A neighbor spoke after seeing the body of the child being taken from the home. “He …

Adult Arrested Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) April 4, 2025April 8, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025

Four-year-old Injured After Shooting Himself with Handgun A four-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital for surgery after accidentally shooting himself in Oneonta, Alabama. He is reportedly in stable condition. The boy’s mother and father were at home at the time of the incident, but allegedly didn’t witness the shooting. When authorities searched the family …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alcohol and Guns Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested Ohio April 2, 2025April 7, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 2025

Three People Injured in Accidental Shootings, Including a One-year-old A one-year-old, and a 17-year-old, were accidentally shot in a residence in Akron, Ohio. The toddler underwent surgery for a gunshot wound to his abdomen and is expected to survive. The 17-year-old sustained a lower leg injury. Another 17-year-old boy has been charged with reckless assault …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Iowa Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania March 31, 2025April 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025

Four-year-old Killed, Teen Injured, in Unintentional Shootings Today A four-year-old accidentally shot and killed themself in an apartment in Ames, Iowa. The medical examiner will conduct an autopsy. “The child was able to access a room where a firearm was at. The parents thought the gun was locked up but it wasn’t,” said a police spokesman. …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Tennessee Virginia March 30, 2025April 3, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 2025

Three Children Injured in Unintentional Shootings Two children were injured in separate accidental shootings in Memphis, Tennessee. In the early afternoon, a two-year-old boy shot himself with an unsecured gun and is in stable condition at the hospital. A man was detained by police. And later in the day, a stray bullet came into an …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Illinois Texas March 29, 2025April 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025

Two Men Injured in Gun Cleaning Accidents In an apartment complex in San Angelo, Texas, Brandon Tignor, 25, accidentally shot another man in the legs while cleaning his gun. Tignor went to the apartment where the shooting took place with the victim and four other people. He told investigators that he removed the gun’s magazine …

Adult Arrested California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation March 27, 2025March 31, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025

13-year-old Boy Shot and Killed Thirteen-year-old Jonathan Kazemi died after apparently shooting himself with an unsecured gun found in an Irvine, California home. He didn’t live in the home, but came with another boy to visit with a friend, and it’s unclear if anyone witnessed the shooting. A police sergeant said, “[w]e don’t know at …

Adult Arrested Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Tennessee March 26, 2025March 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 2025

Four Injured in Unintentional Shootings Today Two young children in South Carolina were injured in separate incidents.A three-year-old in Boiling Springs, South Carolina, shot himself in the shoulder with a gun left unattended. He is expected to make a full recover. The boy’s four-year-old sibling was also in the home, along with their mother who told deputies …

Adult Injury Massachusetts Ongoing Investigation March 25, 2025March 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2025

Woman Shot in Stomach Cleaning Gun A woman in an Attleboro, Massachusetts home, was shot in the stomach when a gun she was cleaning accidentally fired. She was taken to the hospital for treatment and later released. Two young children were also in the home when the shooting occurred. No other information was reported, as …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida March 24, 2025March 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025

Toddler Shoots Himself in Hand with Gun Left on Couch A two-year-old boy in Belle Glade, Florida, was taken to the hospital for treatment after shooting himself in the hand with a gun left unsecured. At the hospital, the boy was interviewed by Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF), and asked about his hand and …

Adult Injury Florida Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation March 21, 2025March 25, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025

Accidental Shootings Injure Two People A man using an ATM machine in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was shot after getting into an argument with another man waiting there. The man waiting was open carrying a gun, and as the argument escalated, the two men struggled for control of the gun. It fired twice, hitting the man who …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois March 20, 2025March 24, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025

Eight-year-old Dead, Five-year-old Wounded, After Finding Father’s Unsecured Gun In Chicago, Illinois, eight-year-old Josiah Hooker was fatally shot in the head, and a five-year-old was injured, after the boys got a hold of their father’s loaded gun. Derrick Taylor, 32, had left his 9 mm handgun on a TV stand, and was sleeping when the …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Mississippi Ongoing Investigation Texas March 18, 2025March 23, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025

Young Children Injured in Two Gun Accidents Today In Greenville, Texas, a three-year-old girl was seriously injured after she was accidentally shot in a parked car. She was in the vehicle with her mother, when a .22 caliber rifle discharged striking the little girl in the head. She was taken to the hospital with life-threatening …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Ohio March 17, 2025March 21, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025

Man Unintentionally Shot Through Wall by Next-door Neighbor In an Akron, Ohio apartment, a 28-year-old man was shot in the chest by a bullet that came through his wall from a neighboring apartment. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening. It was determined that his 22-year-old neighbor, Lagreer Surles, was handling a gun that unintentionally fired. He …

Child Death (18 and Under) Connecticut Ongoing Investigation March 16, 2025March 20, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2025

Eight-year-old Boy Killed in Gun Accident At home with other family members in New Haven, Connecticut, an eight-year-old boy was killed in an accidental shooting. The boy was found by police lying on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Detectives recovered a firearm, and continue to …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Illinois Ongoing Investigation March 15, 2025March 19, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025

Nine-year-old Boy Injured After Finding Unsecured Gun A nine-year-old boy was accidentally shot during a struggle for a gun inside a home in Chicago, Illinois. A man tried to take away the gun the boy had gained access to, when it fired. The boy was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital in …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation March 12, 2025March 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025

Two-year-old Shot by Twin A two-year-old in Hampton, Georgia, was injured after being shot by their twin. The toddler was airlifted to the hospital, and is in stable condition. There is an open investigation into the shooting, with no charges filed at this time. Source: “2-year-old Accidentally Shot by Twin in Henry County Home, Police …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Tennessee March 10, 2025March 16, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025

Gun Accidents Injure Two in Memphis A seven-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in a home in Memphis, Tennessee, and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Little information was reported, and no charges have been filed. And a man lying on a bed with a friend in Memphis, Tennessee, was accidentally shot when his dog …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Colorado Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation March 9, 2025March 13, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2025

Two Teens Struck in Gun Accident; One is Killed Inside a residence in Aurora, Colorado, two 15-year-old boys were struck, when a gun one of them was playing with unintentionally discharged. A third, uninjured teen, drove them to the hospital. One of the boys died there, the other teen who had the gun, sustained minor …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio March 7, 2025March 12, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025

Three-year-old Boy Shot in Ohio According to his mother, a three-year-old boy was injured after shooting himself in the arm in an apartment in Columbus, Ohio. He is in stable condition at the hospital. His mother also identified 23-year-old Aaron Hughes Jr., as someone who was in the apartment, but left with the gun before …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Missouri South Carolina March 6, 2025March 11, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025

Woman Killed, Toddler Severely Injured in Gun Accidents A two-year-old was severely injured after shooting themselves in the calf with an unsecured gun in St. Louis, Missouri. Roderick Miller and Taiesha Campbell have been charged with child endangerment, armed criminal action, and evidence tampering. Miller and Campbell gave police conflicting statements about the circumstances, and …

Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ongoing Investigation Tennessee March 5, 2025March 11, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025

12-year-old Girl Recovering, Retired Fire Captain Killed, in Accidental Shootings Twelve-year-old Mariska Salter, was accidentally shot in the head by a 16-year-old boy with a shot gun, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She will have a long recovery in the hospital due to her injuries; her older brother is the owner of the gun. The county is …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina Ongoing Investigation February 28, 2025March 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Five-year-old Girl Shot and Killed by Younger Brother A five-year-old girl was shot and killed by her three-year-old brother in a home in Henderson, North Carolina. The girl’s grandmother, who was not present during the shooting, said five children lived in the home, and described her granddaughter as “a girlie girl.” “Her youngest brother got ahold …

Adult Arrested Arizona Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) February 26, 2025March 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Toddler Killed After Finding Loaded Gun at Home A three-year-old boy found a loaded, unsecured gun in his Tucson, Arizona home, and fatally shot himself in the head. His father, 23-year-old Anthony Noriega, told police that he “keeps all the firearms loaded with a round in the chamber” all around the home, acknowledging that they were …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Georgia Kentucky Ongoing Investigation Texas February 23, 2025February 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Three People Killed in Unintentional Shootings In Cuthbert, Georgia, 16-year-old Tyrae Campbell was killed in an accidental shooting that also injured a second, unnamed person. According to Tyrae’s mother, the 19-year-old charged in the shooting, Kyle Gilbert, was her son’s best friend. Gilbert was charged with involuntary manslaughter and two counts of reckless conduct. Though Gilbert’s father …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation February 22, 2025February 26, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself During Facetime Call with Cousin In Elyria, Ohio, a 15-year-old boy accidental shot himself while talking to an older cousin in Cleveland on Facetime. The 15-year-old was tapping his head with a silver and black handgun; the gun fired and the cousin lost sight of the boy when he dropped the …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation February 20, 2025February 25, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

11-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot Himself In a home in St. Paul, Minnesota, an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the finger and was taken to the hospital for treatment. He originally told police that he was shot by an unknown person while walking home from a rec center. Two guns were recovered from the residence, …

Adult Injury Nevada February 19, 2025February 23, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Man Shoots Self, Walks to Bank for Help An elderly man accidentally shot himself in the hand in his Carson City, Nevada home, then walked to a local bank looking for help. Officials responded, and the man was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment. No update on his condition was reported. Source: Jeff Munson, “Carson …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Kentucky February 18, 2025February 22, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Unsecured Guns Found by Children: Two-year-old Killed, Four-year-old Injured In a Port St. Lucie, Florida home, two-year-old Kaydin Florissant was with his mother in the master bedroom when he found a gun and fatally shot himself in the head. Police determined that the fiance of the boy’s mother owned the 9 mm handgun used. The …

Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Oklahoma Ongoing Investigation February 16, 2025February 20, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2025

15-year-old Fatally Shot by Younger Sibling A 15-year-old boy was accidentally shot and killed by a younger sibling in their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their father was also at home and called the police. No arrests have been made, but there is an ongoing investigation. And a man in his 20s accidentally shot himself at …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested New York Ongoing Investigation February 15, 2025February 19, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2025

17-year-old Killed in Accidental Shooting In a home in Queens, New York, Deaza Barkley, a 17-year-old high school cheerleader, was accidentally shot and killed. A 16-year-old boy was playing with the gun when it fired. The gun’s serial numbers were scratched off, making it difficult for investigators to determine who owned it. The 16-year-old was …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) New York Ohio Ongoing Investigation February 14, 2025February 18, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Two People Injured in Gun Accidents In Mount Sterling, Ohio, a hunter was found with wounds to their hand and foot from an accidental shooting. The sheriff’s office is investigating. And in a Rochester, New York home, an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot himself while handling a gun. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Tennessee February 13, 2025February 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Two-year-old Boy Critically Injured After Shooting Himself Few details were reported about the accidental, self-inflicted shooting of a two-year-old boy in Memphis, Tennessee. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police did not say how the boy accessed the gun, or if they planned to make any arrests. Source: “2-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation February 10, 2025February 14, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Two-year-old and Father Injured in Accidental Shooting With Pistol Found in Mother’s Purse At home in Springfield, Ohio, a two-year-old boy was injured after he found his mother’s purse that contained a semi-automatic pistol. He brought the purse from the kitchen table to the living room; the gun accidentally discharged, striking him, and grazing his …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation February 9, 2025February 13, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025

12-year-old Girl Accidentally Shot and Killed A group of teens playing with guns had gathered in a home in Chicago, Illinois. A 14-year-old boy dropped one of the guns; it discharged, fatally striking 12-year-old Dalilah Batey in the head. Dalilah, a seventh grader, was about to turn 13 in two weeks. Her mother said she …

Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation February 6, 2025February 11, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Loaded Glock Found by Child Fires; Killing Five-year-old and Injuring Woman An unsecured 9mm Glock found by a child in a home in Inglis, Florida, accidentally discharged, killing another child, a five-year-old, and critically injuring a woman. Both victims were airlifted to a trauma center, though the five-year-old did not survive. Detectives are investigating. Source: …

Alcohol and Guns Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation February 5, 2025February 9, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Teen Accidentally Shoots and Kills Himself In a home in Alliance, Ohio, a 17-year-old killed himself when a gun he was handling accidentally discharged, striking him in the head. He was with four friends when the shooting happened, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. A police spokesman said that drugs and alcohol may have …

Adult Injury Child Under 18 (as Shooter) South Carolina February 4, 2025February 8, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Person Injured After Being Shot by Two-year-old According to the sheriff’s office, a two-year-old child accidentally shot a person in Dillon, South Carolina. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. No further information has been reported. Source: “Two-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Person,” dillonnews.org (February 5, 2025).

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ohio Ongoing Investigation Texas January 29, 2025February 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2025

Two Children Wounded After Finding Guns Left Unsecured In Toledo, Ohio, a 13-year-old boy had a gun in his pants pocket that fired when a 12-year-old boy tried to remove it. The 13-year-old was injured, and went to the hospital for treatment. The boys were left unsupervised in the home of 27-year-old Jocelyn M. Benton, …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Louisiana Ongoing Investigation January 28, 2025February 1, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025

Girl Shot Herself in Hand With Unsecured Gun A young girl in Opelousas, Louisiana, shot herself in the hand while playing with a gun, and is recovering at the hospital. There is an ongoing investigation to determine how she accessed the gun, and if anyone will be charged. Source: “Child in Opelousas Shot Herself in …

Alabama Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Law Enforcement Action (At Time of Report) Mississippi Ongoing Investigation Safe Storage in Cars January 27, 2025January 31, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2025

Two Injured in Unintentional Shootings A seven-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition, after being accidentally shot in a home in Ellisville, Mississippi. It appears that a gun held by a family member accidentally discharged. No further information has been reported. While investigating multiple vehicle burglaries, police found a teen accidentally shot …

Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Ongoing Investigation January 26, 2025January 30, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2025

Two Fatal Gun Accidents in Illinois In Waukegan, Illinois, 28-year-old Leobardo Diaz was accidentally shot and killed inside a vehicle. He was shot in the back by 31-year-old Fredi Aquilar Carrasco, who walked away from the scene, and then fatally shot himself in a yard nearby. There were four people in the vehicle; the two …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Maryland January 25, 2025January 29, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2025

Two Children Accidentally Kill Themselves With Unsecured Guns In Radcliff, Kentucky, a six-year-old boy fatally shot himself in the head, after he found a loaded gun under a pillow in the family bed. He was airlifted to the hospital where he died. Damarco Callen, age 26, admitted that he put the gun there, and left to take …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Michigan Ongoing Investigation Texas January 24, 2025January 28, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025

Two Young Children Find Unsecured Guns and Shoot Themselves; Teen Accidentally Shoots Sibling in Hunting Accident A two year-old boy shot himself in the foot with a gun he found under a bed at home in Harvey, Louisiana. The boy is listed in stable condition at the hospital. Detectives charged the boy’s 18-year-old uncle, Leland Washington with cruelty to …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) North Carolina January 23, 2025January 27, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025

Seven-year-old Girl Shot and Killed by Sibling In a Kannapolis, North Carolina home, a seven-year-old girl was shot and killed by a sibling, with a gun owned by their mother’s boyfriend, 39-year-old Timothy Burris. Burris lived with them in the home, and he has been charged with child abuse inflicting serious injury, storing a firearm …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Mississippi Ongoing Investigation January 22, 2025January 26, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2025

Juvenile Critically Injured in Accidental Shooting Police said it’s very likely the shooting of a juvenile in a Vicksburg, Mississippi home was accidental. The injured teenager was shot in the neck, and airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. Three young men were hanging out together “in the confines of a friend’s home with a …

Adult Arrested Alcohol and Guns Child Death (18 and Under) Wisconsin January 20, 2025January 24, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2025

Second-grader Shot and Killed by Stepdad In Geneva, Wisconsin, eight-year-old Michael Meagher was accidentally shot and killed by his stepfather, 52-year-old Steven Merkel. The mother of Michael’s best friend set up a GoFundMe account. “Our family is heartbroken…My son loved his friend.” In a statement to detectives, Merkel said that he got a 9mm handgun …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Indiana Michigan Mississippi Ongoing Investigation January 18, 2025January 22, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2025

Five-year-old Girl Killed, and Two Other Young Children Injured in Accidental Shootings A five-year-old girl was at home with a sibling in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, when she was shot and killed. No adult was home at the time. The sheriff’s office has determined it was an accidental shooting, and continue to investigate. A three-year-old in Grand Rapids, …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ohio Virginia January 16, 2025January 21, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025

Three Accidental Shootings Today A man accidentally shot himself in the parking lot of an elementary school in Hampton, Virginia. He was found in a vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries and taken to the hospital. The man was charged with possession of a firearm on school property, discharging a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, and reckless …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Texas January 13, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025

Teen Accidentally Shoots and Kills Older Brother A 15-year-old in his home in Texas City, Texas, accidentally shot and killed his 17-year-old brother, Joshua Gonzales. The boys’ father collapsed and died trying to save Joshua. Few details were reported about the shooting. The district attorney’s office will determine if any charges will be filed. In …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Kansas Kentucky Ongoing Investigation January 11, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025

Three Gun Accidents Today In Louisville, Kentucky, a ten-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with a graze wound “from what appears to be an accidental discharge from a gun,” according to police. Little information about the incident was reported. In Wichita, Kansas, a man was injured when his gun accidentally discharged while wrestling with a teenager. No one …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Washington January 9, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 2025

Legally Blind Man Accidentally Shoots Friend During Confrontation With Roommate In Spokane, Washington, 53-year-old Dan D. Phelps accidentally shot his friend Joey Anselmo in the leg, while Anselmo was trying to help Phelps evict his roommate. Phelps, who is legally blind, fired a gun at the roommate’s door, but accidentally hit Anselmo. Phelps told police …

Adult Death Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida North Carolina Ongoing Investigation Texas January 6, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

One-year-old Child Shoots Self in One of Three Accidental Shootings Today Two brothers were accidentally shot in a home in Houston, Texas. Nineteen-year-old Andres Rosales was pronounced dead at the scene, and 17-year-old Jose Juan Angel Rosales was in stable condition with a gunshot wound to his leg. Their parents, and two friends of the brothers were in …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania January 4, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2025

Three People Hurt in Unintentional Shootings In Bloomington, Illinois, an 18-year-old male was injured after he accidentally shot himself with a handgun. When police arrived, a 19-year-old male was trying to leave the scene with the gun before police apprehended him. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment, and the 19-year-old was taken into custody. …

Adult Death North Carolina Ongoing Investigation January 3, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025

Decorated Soldier Accidentally Shot and Killed by Husband In West End, North Carolina, Rachel Loken died at the scene after being accidentally shot in the chest by her husband Christopher Loken. According to the sheriff’s office, she was in a different room than her husband when she was struck, and though it has been reported …

Adult Injury Connecticut Missouri Ongoing Investigation South Carolina January 2, 2025January 17, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025

Gun Accidents Injure Four People Two people sitting on a couch, watching television in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, were injured when one of them retrieved a gun from a bag and the gun unintentionally fired. He was hit in the left hand and the other person was hit in the arm and knee. They were taken to …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Adult Injury Arizona Ongoing Investigation Texas December 30, 2024January 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2024

Man Killed Clearing Firearm at Gun Range, and Woman Accidentally Shot by Husband At a gun range in Fort Worth, Texas, a man was killed trying to clear his malfunctioning firearm. The gun unintentionally fired striking him in the forehead. He died at the scene. Police are investigating, but say it appears to be “purely …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Minnesota Ongoing Investigation December 29, 2024January 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2024

Toddler Dies After Shooting Himself In Deer Creek, Minnesota, three-and-a-half-year-old Rudy Sweere fatally shot himself in the head with an unsecured gun. There were other people in the home at the time of the shooting, but few details have been reported. The incident is under investigation, and it is unclear if anyone will be charged. …

Adult Arrested Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Kansas Ongoing Investigation South Carolina Tennessee December 27, 2024January 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2024

Children Injured in Four Separate Gun Accidents A seven-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition after shooting herself in the thigh in Memphis, Tennessee. The girl was watching TV in a bedroom with her mother and two others, and found her father’s black Taurus 9mm gun “secured underneath the mattress.” Her father was …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida Ongoing Investigation December 23, 2024January 4, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2024

12-year-old Boy Kills Himself With Gun He Thought Was Unloaded After Removing Magazine Twelve-year-old seventh grader Jeremiah Nelson, unintentionally shot and killed himself in his St. Petersburg, Florida home. Other children were also in the home, and his mother had just stepped out minutes before the shooting occurred. According to the assistant police chief, “…[h]e …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Juvenile Arrested Safe Storage in Cars Texas December 20, 2024January 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2024

Three-year-olds Involved in Two Accidental Shootings Police believe that the shooting of a three-year-old in Glynn County, Georgia, was an accident. The child was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to their hand. A 17-year-old boy was also in the home at the time, and was arrested for making false statements and tampering …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan New York Ongoing Investigation December 17, 2024January 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024

Two Children Get Hold of Guns and Shoot Themselves In an apartment in the Bronx, New York, a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the foot, and was treated at the hospital for a minor injury. Investigators are trying to determine how he got the gun. And in Detroit, Michigan, a four-year-old boy is expected …

Adult Arrested Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Mississippi Ohio Ongoing Investigation South Carolina December 15, 2024January 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024

Three Children Killed in Accidental Shootings, Including Toddler Who Found Gun in Drawer In Hopkins, South Carolina, 15-year-old Jayen Gladden was shot and killed by his 14-year-old friend who was cleaning a handgun that accidentally discharged. The 14-year-old has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a weapon by a minor. “It’s sad as a coroner …

Adult Death California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Georgia Ongoing Investigation Tennessee West Virginia December 14, 2024January 2, 2025 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2024

One Adult and Three Children Killed in Unintentionally Shootings During a gathering of people in Columbia, California, 21-year-old Derek James Matthews, accidentally shot himself in the head and died the next day at the hospital. Deputies interviewed witnesses and retrieved a loaded gun as evidence. Derek attended the local elementary and high school, and lived his whole …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ohio Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania December 9, 2024December 17, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024

Eight-year-olds Killed In Gun Accidents In Akron, Ohio, eight-year-old D’Angelo Darrel Alcorn unintentionally shot and killed himself. He was at home with his mother when he gained access to the loaded gun, and was taken to the hospital where he later died. Police recovered the gun, and there is an ongoing investigation. At a community …

Adult Arrested Adult Death California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Nevada Ongoing Investigation December 6, 2024December 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024

Three People Killed in Accidental Shootings, Including a Mother Shot by Her Two-year-old Jessinya Mina, age 22, was shot and killed by her two-year-old child in Fresno, California. According to a statement by Mina’s sister, the gun belonged to her sister’s boyfriend, 18-year-old Andrew Sanchez, who ignored her sister’s request to not keep a gun in the …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Alabama Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Louisiana Ongoing Investigation December 1, 2024December 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2024

Two Killed, One Injured in Gun Accidents A three-year-old boy shot himself in the leg in an apartment in Birmingham, Alabama. Family members initially said that the shots came from outside the apartment, but police determined that the boy’s non-life-threatening injuries were self-inflicted. So far no one has been charged. In Lake Charles, Louisiana, 66-year-old Cristina …

Adult Injury Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested North Carolina Ohio Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania November 28, 2024December 10, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Thanksgiving Day Gun Accidents A seven-year-old girl playing outside with her family in Four Oaks, North Carolina, was shot in the leg by a stray bullet. The girl was taken to the hospital for surgery. The investigation established that neighbors were target practicing when the bullets hit several homes and the seven-year-old. Confronted by the girl’s …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Michigan Ongoing Investigation November 26, 2024December 2, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Toddler Shot During Domestic Gunfight In Detroit, Michigan, a two-year-old boy is in stable condition after he got caught in the crossfire between his mother’s current and ex-boyfriend. Darius Lacey, age 27, had come to his ex’s home to get some of his things, and got into shootout with her current boyfriend. Police found at …

Alcohol and Guns Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Michigan Texas November 25, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Two Boys Shot by Relatives, One is Killed A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, after being unintentionally shot in a barn behind a home in Tomball, Texas. Rhyder Tettleton, the victim’s 17-year-old brother, has been charged with homicide. The boys’ parents were not home at the time, and a group of teenagers had gathered …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Pennsylvania November 24, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Teen Playing With Rifle Kills 17-year-old Girl Syrina Raneri, a 17-year-old high school student was killed in what appears to be an accidental shooting in a home in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Witnesses reported that Kaden Woodring, age 17, pointed a hunting-style rifle at Raneri and shot her. Woodring admitted this, but said he asked Raneri “You …

Adult Death Florida Ongoing Investigation November 23, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Man Killed While Putting Loaded Gun in Shorts In a home in Kissimmee, Florida, police found Harvey Lee Brady on the kitchen floor with a gunshot wound to his lower stomach, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. It was determined that he had grabbed his gun off the kitchen counter, and it fired …

Adult Arrested California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Florida November 22, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Toddler Kills Self After Finding Unsecured Gun A two-year-old child died at the hospital, after finding an unsecured gun inside their home in Merced, California, and shooting themself in the face. The child’s father was arrested and charged with child endangerment resulting in death. And in Miami, Florida, a 15-year-old girl is in stable condition …

Adult Death California Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Kentucky Ongoing Investigation November 21, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Self-inflicted Gun Accidents Kill Three-year-old Girl and Man In a Louisville, Kentucky apartment, three-year-old Aubree Goss found a loaded gun and fatally shot herself. Her father, E’Monta Goss, admitted to police that he fell asleep after he had “loaded and placed the handgun underneath a couch inside the apartment,” and woke up when the gun fired. …

Adult Injury California Child Injury (18 and Under) Illinois Juvenile Arrested Ongoing Investigation Texas November 20, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Toddler and Two Other People Injured in Accidental Shootings A two-year-old child in Overton, Texas was accidentally shot in the chest and airlifted to a hospital for treatment. The child is in stable condition, and no one has been charged at this time. A 16-year-old in Carbondale, Illinois, was unintentionally shot and injured when a group of juveniles mishandled …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation Virginia November 19, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Three-year-old Kills Himself With Father’s Gun In Newport News, Virginia, a three-year-old boy grabbed his father’s gun off the kitchen counter, and fatally shot himself in the forehead. The father had placed it there after returning home from his job as an armed security guard. The case is under investigation so police have not released …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Ongoing Investigation South Carolina November 18, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024

County in South Carolina Reports Two Shootings Involving Children; Ten-year-old Girl Killed Aiken County, South Carolina, saw two accidental shootings today that involved children. In Windsor, ten-year-old Miyah Harp died after being shot in the chest by a family member handling a small-caliber rifle that accidentally fired. An autopsy will be performed, as the sheriff’s …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Tennessee Wisconsin November 17, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Three-year-old Shoots Self With Mother’s Gun, and Four-year-old Shoots Father In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the three-year-old son of Marqueesha Smith, age 28, shot himself in the leg with her gun. Smith had loaded the gun before she answered her front door. Finding no one there, she returned and put the gun down on the couch next …

Adult Arrested Adult Death Child Death (18 and Under) Florida Ongoing Investigation Texas November 16, 2024December 9, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Two People Killed by Stray Bullets, Including Nine-year-old Boy At an apartment complex in Florida City, Florida, nine-year-old Antavious Scott, was shot and killed while outside with friends. Police responding to reports of gunfire, arrived to find the wounded Antavious, known to his family as “TayTay.” He was airlifted to the hospital where he died. …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan Ohio Ongoing Investigation November 13, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Children Shot and Wounded by their Brothers In a Detroit, Michigan home, a teenage girl was shot in the arm by her five-year-old brother. She is in stable condition at the hospital. It’s unclear how the child got the gun, but it appears multiple shots were fired. There is an ongoing investigation into the shooting. …

Adult Arrested Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Michigan November 12, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Teen Recovering After Shooting Himself A 15-year-old boy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder, but is expected to make a full recovery. A relative of the teen, Melvin House, has been charged with a safe storage violation causing injury. Source: Rachel Van Gilder, Amanda Porter, “Man Faces Safe Storage Violation After GR …

Child Injury (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) New York Ongoing Investigation November 11, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Teenage Girl Injured After Unintentionally Shooting Herself A 14-year-old girl is recovering from serious injuries after she accidentally shot herself in a home in Rochester, New York. Few details have been reported, as authorities continue to investigate. Source: “14-year-old Girl Critically Wounded in Rochester Shooting,” 13wham.com (November 12, 2024).

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Louisiana Ohio Ongoing Investigation November 9, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Teens Playing Around With Guns Result in Two Deaths A 16-year-old brought a gun to a gathering of teens in a home in Springfield, Ohio, where he unintentionally shot and killed 15-year-old Ray Estep. The magazine was removed from the gun, and the suspect thought the gun was unloaded when he pointed it at Ray …

Adult Arrested Adult Injury Alabama November 7, 2024November 22, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Accidental Discharge From Stolen Gun Injures Woman A woman was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being accidentally shot in Huntsville, Alabama. Responding officers determined that a gun had unintentionally discharged when some furniture was moved. They later discovered that the gun used was stolen, and charged Rodrick Learnest Carson, 50, with receiving …

Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Juvenile Arrested Minnesota Ongoing Investigation Texas November 5, 2024November 12, 2024 by Jo Ellen Ackerman

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Teens Handling Guns Result in Two Deaths In a Fort Worth, Texas home, Damariion Henton, age 16, was killed when a gun he and another juvenile were handling unexpectedly fired. He died at the scene. No one has been arrested so far, but police are continuing to investigate. And in a Minneapolis, Minnesota home, 13-year-old …