Charlie Patton

Two young people, a ten-year old boy and an 18-year old girl, died in gun accidents today. The ten year-old, Charlie Patton, of Milledgeville, Georgia, died of a pellet gun wound after being accidentally shot by 17-year old Jamarius Walls, a friend of his family,. “All the evidence and witness statements we have from the …

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2021

Shamyrion Alexander of Dayton, Ohio, age 11, was shot and killed by an 11-year old relative today. The boys had “gained access” to a .40 caliber handgun when it fired and killed Shamyrion, according to police. “It is a huge concern when young people gain access to firearms. Obviously, we see the tragic result that can occur,” a police lieutenant said.

There is an ongoing investigation into the how the boys got access to the gun. No suspects have been charged.

In Jackson, Mississippi, a three-year old found a gun in a closet and shot a 20-month old child. The baby was shot in the shoulder with the bullet exiting through the back. The two children were being watched by a 17-year old at the time of the incident.

Sources:

“11-year-old Boy Killed by Juvenile Relative; Police Investigating as Accidental Shooting,” WHIO TV7 (August 5, 2021).

DeAngelo Vaxter, “Toddler Shot at Advantages A partments in Jackson,” WJTV (August 5, 2021).

Shattered – The Gun Accident Journal

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