Deontay Haynes

In Orlando, Florida, 20-year old Deontay Haynes was arrested and charged with manslaughter after he accidentally shot and killed his best friend. The charge is a first degree felony with the potential for up to 30-years in prison. He is being held without bail. According to police, Haynes pointed a gun that he believed was …

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MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025

Four People Injured in Gun Accidents

A six-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the arm in a home in Conway, South Carolina. It appears his injuries are not life-threatening. The case is still active.

Police are investigating an accidental shooting that injured a juvenile in Lumberton, North Carolina. It appears the victim shot themself in the abdomen.

In Michigan City, Indiana, a 17-year-old boy was grazed in the head by an accidental discharge from a gun handled by a 15-year-old. He was treated at the hospital and released. The two teens and another 17-year-old had two 9 mm handguns with them, when the 15-year-old unintentionally fired a round that struck the victim. Police determined that one of the guns had been reported stolen. The 15-year-old was charged with criminal recklessness and pointing a firearm; both uninjured boys were charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm and dangerous possession of a firearm by a juvenile.

And in Waldorf, Maryland, a man accidentally shot himself in the foot with a shotgun that discharged when it fell. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident.

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Shattered – The Gun Accident Journal

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