13-year-old Brain Dead After Being Unintentionally Shot by Friend A 13-year-old boy, identified as Chris by his family, was declared brain dead after he was accidentally shot in the back of the head by a friend in a home in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The 13-year-old suspect was found by police hiding nearby with the gun, …
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026
Three People Killed in Accidental Shootings In his home in Ellenwood, Georgia, seven-year-old Anthony B. Jones III, was killed while he played with a loaded gun that unintentionally fired. Police continue to investigate the shooting, and it is unclear if anyone will be charged. A 12-year-old boy mishandled a loaded gun in La Grange, Georgia, and accidentally …
MODAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Teen Killed In Accidental Shooting In Simpsonville, South Carolina, 16-year-old Malijah Jai’keem Williams was accidentally shot and killed by an unidentified 15-year-old with a stolen gun. The 15-year-old was recklessly handling the gun when it fired, and was charged with involuntary manslaughter and possession of a firearm by a person under 18. Source: Zach Rainey, “Simpsonville …
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2025
Teen Critically Injured After Accidental Shooting A 16-year-old accidentally shot another 16-year-old at a party in a home in McDavid, Florida. The victim is in critical condition at the hospital. According to the sheriff, the shooter took the 10 millimeter semi-automatic gun from his sister’s car; it belonged to her boyfriend, and he and the …
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025
Woman Shot in University Residence Hall An 18-year-old woman was accidentally shot in an on-campus residence hall of a university in Peoria, Illinois. She was taken to the hospital in stable condition. Edward Traywick Jr., age 19, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID, possession of a firearm under 21 years old, …
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2025
Two 14-year-old Boys Killed in Separate Gun Accidents In an apartment in Rock Hill, South Carolina, 14-year-old Braylen Jackson was accidentally shot and killed by a 15-year-old with a stolen gun. “The 15-year-old was manipulating and mishandling a firearm when the fatal shot was fired,” said a statement from police. The suspect stole the gun from a …
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
14-year-old Girl Unintentionally Shot and Killed by 17-year-old In Brunswick, Florida, 14-year-old Dazariah Easton was shot and killed after Daquarius Wallace, age 17, mishandled a gun. No other details about the shooting was reported. Wallace was charged with murder in the second degree, cruelty to children, and possession of a firearm by a minor. Bobby Sullivan, age …
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 2025
Woman is Accidentally Shot in the Foot A 21-year-old woman was accidentally shot in the foot in a home in Salinas, California. During their investigation, officers searched the residence and found a firearm without a serial number that was personally manufactured. There were eight people in the home at the time of the shooting, and …
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025
13-year-old Boy Accidentally Shot Responding to a call, police found a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his shoulder at a residence in Valdosta, Georgia. He claimed not to know who shot him, and a 16-year-old and a 14-year-old sitting in the garage, said they didn’t know anything about the shooting. The victim was treated …
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
12-year-old Girl Critically Injured, Teenage Boy Killed, in Unintentional Shootings Today A 12-year-old girl was critically injured in an accidental shooting in Richmond, Virginia. A 15-year-old male family member has been charged with reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a minor. Police indicate that other charges may be forthcoming. And …
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MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2025
12-year-old Girl Accidentally Shot by Teenage Family Member In Richmond, Virginia, a 12-year-old girl sustained life-threatening injuries after a 15-year-old family member accidental shot her. She was taken to the hospital, and the 15-year-old boy was charged with reckless handling of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a minor. Police continue to investigate, …