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Adult Arrested Louisiana No injuries Uncategorized October 3, 2020October 12, 2020 by Gary Klein

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2020

Accidental shots were fired at a peaceful protest today in Lafayette, Louisiana.  No one was struck or injured. The accidental shooting occurred during a protest by the Not Fucking Around Coalition (“NFAC”), an armed black militia group.  The NFAC was protesting in Lafayette because of the death on August 21, 2020 of Trayford Pellerin at …

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  • SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
    Malachi Copeland

    Malachi Copeland, an Evansville, Indiana first grader, apparently found a loaded gun in his home and shot himself in the head. Police are investigating his death, and no one has been charged at this time.

    Malachi’s school issued a statement that included the following:

    The Joshua Academy school community is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our bright one, Malachi Copeland. Malachi was a quiet, yet very smart and energetic young man. He entered Joshua Academy in kindergarten where he consistently demonstrated high academic scores. He will be truly missed.

    We talked with all of our students about this tragedy during our school wide morning announcements. Our teachers were also provided with resources to help them discuss gun safety with our community. Students were told that if they see a gun to - “STOP, Don’t Touch, Run Away, & Tell an Adult”. For parents that choose to keep a gun at home, we ask that you contact the main office to receive a free gun lock that will be provided by Joshua Academy.

    Source:

    Jill Lyman, “School of 6-year-old Evansville Boy Releases Statement After his Death,” 14 News (September 5, 2022).

    Adam Knight, Claire Dugan, “Coroner Identifies 6-year-old Evansville Boy Who Died From Gunshot Wound,” wevv.com (September 6, 2022).

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