Gun Safety

Four-year-old girl accidentally shoots herself at home

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 4-year-old girl was injured following a self-inflicted gunshot in East Mount Airy, according to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small. The incident reportedly happened on Thursday inside a home on the 2400 block of 79th Avenue. Explaining the preliminary information collected by the investigators, Small indicates that the child appears to have accidentally discharged the weapon, mistakenly shooting herself in the abdomen. The incident happened a little before 7:15 p.m. when …

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Mom shoots teen daughter when searching for her keys

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NASHVILLE, TN – A tragic incident unfolded in Nashville, Tennessee, as a mother accidentally shot and killed her 13-year-old daughter while searching for her keys in her purse. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department is currently investigating the unfortunate death of the teenager, Dearria Radley. The incident occurred on Saturday night, around 10 p.m., when the mother, DeAnn Radley, dialed 911 in a panic. According to the information provided by Radley to the police, she was …

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Four-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself with handgun

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GLENDALE, AZ – A four-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday morning after he accidentally shot himself with a handgun, according to local authorities. The Glendale Police discovered the boy with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his chest at a residence near 67th Avenue and Camelback Road. The child’s injuries were deemed life-threatening. Officer Moroni Mendez reported that the residents cooperated comprehensively with the police. He shared, “It was learned that the child …

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Teen accidentally killed during hunting trip

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ORANGEBURG, SC – A hunting expedition turned tragic in South Carolina, resulting in the accidental shooting death of a 13-year-old boy on Sunday. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources confirmed that Cameron Connor, the victim, was on a private hunting trip for squirrels with a friend when the incident occurred. The ongoing investigation labels the shooting as a “hunting accident” with the authorities promising further updates when available. The department expressed condolences towards the …

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Michigan toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself at gas station

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LANSING, MI – A heartbreaking incident in Lansing, Michigan, has ended in tragedy as a 2-year-old boy, who accidentally shot himself while left unattended in a car with an unsecured firearm, has succumbed to his injuries. The Lansing Police Department confirmed the devastating news, expressing deep sadness over the young child’s passing. Ingham County Prosecutor John J. Dewane has announced his intention to thoroughly review the case for potential criminal charges. Dewane emphasized the importance …

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Dad charged with 7-year-old’s death after leaving his kids alone in the car with a loaded gun

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DEKALB COUNTY, GA- A father, identified as 42-year-old Dante Daugherty, is facing charges of second-degree murder and child cruelty following a tragic incident that left his 7-year-old son dead. The incident occurred after Daugherty allegedly left his two sons, aged 6 and 7, unattended in a car with a loaded firearm. The incident, which took place at a Texaco station, was captured on surveillance video. The footage, however, does not provide a clear account of …

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Toddler accidentally shot to death by 14-year-old cousin

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A devastating incident unfolded in Philadelphia on Thursday morning, resulting in the tragic death of a 2-year-old girl. According to the police, the girl’s 14-year-old cousin gained access to a firearm, which accidentally discharged. Authorities are now investigating how the teenager obtained the weapon. The incident occurred in a rowhouse on North 29th Street, below Cecil B. Moore Avenue in the Brewerytown neighborhood. This heartbreaking event once again highlights the urgent need for responsible gun …

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Baby girl dies after being shot by 3-year-old sibling on accident

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In a heartbreaking incident, a 1-year-old girl lost her life on Monday in Fallbrook, California. The tragedy unfolded when her 3-year-old sibling accidentally accessed an unsecured handgun, resulting in a fatal gunshot. Police are currently investigating the events surrounding this devastating event. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department stated that deputies received a distressing call at approximately 7:30 a.m. reporting that a 3-year-old had unintentionally shot their 1-year-old sibling. When they came to the scene, …

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Shootout at cemetery where wake for 10-year-old girl who was killed by stray bullet was taking place

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On Tuesday, the Washington National Cemetery in Hill Crest Heights, Maryland saw the worst of humanity as tragedy struck the funeral service of a 10-year-old girl, Arianna Davis. Merely two weeks ago Arianna lost her life to a stray bullet while returning home with her family on Mother’s Day. As the service was concluding, an argument ensued between two adults which resulted in the shooting death of one and injury of another. Upon arriving, police …

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