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Adult Death No Charges Filed Texas February 7, 2022February 10, 2022 by Gary Klein

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022

In Brackettville, Texas, a 19-year old Texas National Guard soldier died in a gun accident today. The soldier, Dajuan Lester Townes, was in a parked car with fellow guardsman when he handed his gun to a soldier sitting behind him.  The gun went off, pierced the seat, and struck Townes in the back.  Townes was …

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  • FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2023

    Two Young Girls are Shot and Wounded with Unsecured Guns

    In Vernon Hills, Illinois, a loaded semi-automatic pistol that was left on a bed accidentally discharged striking a 2-year-old in her arm. She was airlifted to the hospital for specialized care for her serious, not life-threatening injury. It’s not clear how the gun fired, but it belonged to her aunt’s boyfriend, 19-year-old Joseph Hatchett. The 17-year-old aunt and Hatchett were watching the victim and her two brothers when the accident occurred. Hatchett has been charged with reckless conduct and endangering the life or health of a child, with additional charges pending. There is also an ongoing investigation by the Department of Children and Family Services.

    And In Pine Hills, Florida, a 9-year-old girl found an unsecured gun and accidentally shot herself. She was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover. Few details have been reported.

    Sources:

    “Man Charged after 2-year-old Girl Seriously Injured in Accidental Shooting: Vernon Hills Police,” abc7chicago.com (June 3, 2023).

    “Young Girl Accidentally Shot Herself after Finding Unlocked Gun, Police Say,” fox35orlando.com (June 2, 2023).

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