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A 4-year-old boy is recovering after an apparent accidental shooting at a South Memphis apartment.

Memphis police were called to the Philsar Apartments in the 500 block of Jacklyn Avenue near South Lauderdale around 9 p.m.

When officers arrived they learned the child had been shot when a man attempted to climb through the window to open the door because the family was locked out. As the man, a family friend, climbed through the window, a gun fell from his pants, discharged and hit the child.

The boy was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.




http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/crime/4-year-old--injured-in-accidental-shooting--382469211.html
 
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A 4-year-old boy is recovering after an apparent accidental shooting at a South Memphis apartment.

Memphis police were called to the Philsar Apartments in the 500 block of Jacklyn Avenue near South Lauderdale around 9 p.m.

When officers arrived they learned the child had been shot when a man attempted to climb through the window to open the door because the family was locked out. As the man, a family friend, climbed through the window, a gun fell from his pants, discharged and hit the child.

The boy was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.




http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/crime/4-year-old--injured-in-accidental-shooting--382469211.html
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A 4-year-old boy died Friday after accidentally shooting himself in the head.

According to KWWL, initial reports say the boy’s mom and three children were visiting a friend Friday afternoon when the incident happened.

The Sheriff’s Office told the station that the mom and the friend stepped outside while the 4-year-old and two other younger children were left. That’s when the gun went off.

Authorities say the boy shot himself in the head.

He was transported to a hospital where he died.



http://whotv.com/2016/06/17/4-year-old-dies-in-accidental-shooting/
 
The owner of a Monroe Township gun shop was fatally shot Saturday afternoon when a student in a concealed carry permit class accidentally discharged a weapon, the Clermont County Sheriff's Office said.

James Baker, 64, was shot in the neck and pronounced dead just before 1 p.m. at his KayJay Gun Shop at 3023 Lindale-Mt. Holly Road, the sheriff's office said in a news release. He was struck by a bullet that was fired by a class participant while practicing weapon malfunction drills.

The sheriff's office reported about 10 people were taking the class in a room adjacent to where Baker was sitting.

The student who discharged the handgun has not been identified.

In the hours following the fatal incident, nearly a dozen people gathered in gravel lot in front of the business sharing hugs and tears.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/new...ental-clermont-co-gun-shop-shooting/86085726/

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TULSA- A man accidentally shot himself in the chin in south Tulsa Saturday and gun enthusiasts say it could've been prevented.

A full-scale investigation launched by a single gunshot that police say wasn't supposed to go off.

Neighbors near 66th and South Rockford say cop cars at the home isn't a rare sight.

"There's been a lot of traffic in and out, there's a younger crowed that hang out there", said Cody McCall. "Lots of people in and out at suspicious times."

Police say a 20-year-old male was playing with a gun and shot himself in the chin. The bullet exited through his mouth.

"I wasn't sure what to think, but I definitely didn't expect a shooting." said McCall.

It's a scenario the guys here at 2A Shooting Center see all the time. They say accidents like these can be prevented with some simple education.

"A lack of training is primarily the reason why you hear about accidents like that." said 2A manager Geoff Portman.

Portman works with guns every single day. He says responsible gun owners are constantly checking to see if their gun is loaded and keeping fingers off the trigger.

But he says making a conscious decision to shoot is the true key factor.

"That level of respect is on par with that level of lethality." he said. "So understanding that and handling that firearm is that fashion...you'll be safe and everyone around you will be safe."

Police say the man's injuries are non-life threatening. Neighbors say they hope it's a lesson learned.

"I definitely think it's a big concern especially with people with families. I mean that's not something you want around your children."

http://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/gun-enthusiasts-say-education-is-key-to-preventing-accidental-shootings
 
A man was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital after he was accidentally shot in the chest with a rifle, police reported.

Police said Michael Connelly, 59, was shot in his home on the 1500 block of Farmington Avenue. Police responded at about 12:50 p.m.

Connelly's wife was attempting to unload the weapon near Connelly when it accidentally fired, striking him in the chest, police said.




http://www.readingeagle.com/news/article/upper-pottsgrove-man-injured-in-accidental-shooting
 
: May 31, 2016, 11:50 am Updated: May 31, 2016, 4:47 pm

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – A young Onslow County man will serve some time for accidentally shooting and killing his friend.

It’s a story all too common for the US.

In a CDC report from February, 505 people died in 2013 in accidental shootings.

A not-for-profit gun violence archive reports 983 people were involved in accidental shootings this year alone.

Last year, 19-year-old Jacob Kohler, a former high school football player at white oak, became part of the statistics.

His family talked with WNCT about his friend being sentenced in his death.

“Jacob was such a good person; he was a friend to so many people, just a caring, loving, big teddy bear,” said Christina Kohler.

Jacob Kohler had high aspirations of joining law enforcement and a passion for serving others.

He also enjoyed guns and even worked at a local gun shop.

That was until about six months ago when Jacob’s friend, Victor Santana, began playing with one of Jacob’s guns at his home and accidentally shot Jacob in the stomach.

Jacob died after being taken to the hospital.

“I taught Jacob never point a fire arm at somebody even if you’re sure it’s unloaded, but I never did teach him don’t ever let somebody point a firearm at you and that’s what happened in this case,” said his father, Kevin Kohler.

For the Kohler’s, their son’s loss continues to be a struggle.

“My son being painted in a crime that was just senseless and needless and easily prevented, it’s heartbreaking,” Kevin Kohler said.

Which is why Jacob’s father addressed Santana in an Onslow County courtroom on Tuesday.

Cameras were not allowed for Santana’s sentencing after he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.

While reading a two page letter, Kevin Kohler forgave the 20-year-old, even asking the judge to not sentence him to any jail time.

“I just wish people would take firearm safety real serious, our loss is our loss regardless of what victor loses.”

Santana spoke to Jacob’s family apologizing to them saying he failed them.

Santana will spend time in prison.

A judge sentenced him to serve 150 days.

He’ll be on probation following that, plus have to give ten speeches to high school students on his personal story and the danger of picking up firearms without proper training.

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JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – A young Onslow County man pleads guilty in the accidental shooting death of his friend.

20-year-old Victor Santana pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to involuntary manslaughter in an Onslow County courtroom.

Jacksonville police charged Santana last November.

Prosecutors said Santana was in an apartment and saw a gun lying on blankets and didn’t think it was loaded. Santana pulled the trigger and shot 19-year-old Jacob Kohler in the stomach.

Kohler died at the hospital.

The plea agreement includes a potential split sentence and restitution for Kohler’s funeral costs.
http://wnct.com/2016/05/31/jacksonville-man-pleads-guilty-in-accidental-shooting-death-of-friend/
 
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A man accidentally shot himself while threatening his girlfriend, who was driving on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, deputies said.

The shooting was reported Monday night in a car on I-4 east near the St. Johns River Bridge.

According to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, a woman was driving near mile marker 105 when she got into an argument with her boyfriend, Brian Zook.

Zook began choking her, grabbed a gun and threatened to kill her.

Zook then accidentally shot himself, deputies said.

The woman pulled over near a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, and Zook requested an ambulance, officials said.

Zook denied assaulting the woman, deputies said.

Zook faces charges of aggravated assault with a firearm, felony domestic battery by strangulation and possession of a firearm while intoxicated.




http://www.clickorlando.com/news/vcso-investigating-apparent-accidental-shooting
 
A 3-year-old boy continues to fight for his life in a Little Rock hospital, 3 days after shooting himself with a handgun .

Little Jett Osborne is in ICU at Arkansas Children's Hospital, where he remains in a medically-induced coma.

According to a gofundme page set up by friends to help the family with medical expenses, the boy's mother was visiting a friend when he found a .22 handgun, which went off and struck him between the eyes. The bullet exited the top left side of his head.

Police say it happened at a home in the 6000 block of Summerwood Lane. They were alerted by a 911 call reporting the shooting.

By the time they arrived, the boy was already on his way to St. Michael's hospital. He was flown by AngelOne to the hospital from there.

According to the Support Jett Osburn gofundme page, Jett remains on a respirator. He is moving his right side, and "When he starts coming to, he tries to pull out the tubes, etc. Movement is good, but we would love to see him move both sides."

But the battle is far from over. Jett has received blood transfusions and doctors are monitoring swelling.

Police have not released any information regarding the investigation into the shooting, or whether any charges will be filed.











http://www.fox10tv.com/story/32277335/new-boston-boy-fighting-for-life-after-accidental-shooting
 
Four Marquette University students were dealt injuries after police said a man accidentally discharged his weapon outside Sobelman's restaurant.



http://www.wisn.com/news/four-students-injured-in-accidental-shooting/40183844
 
Cody Throneberry, 20, was arrested and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter.

Throneberry accidentally shot his friend, Owen Hicks, 20, at Throneberry’s home, Floyd County police reported.

Hicks died from a gunshot wound to his head.

An investigation by Floyd County police concluded Throneberry didn’t have ill intent when the 9mm pistol went off, and the manslaughter charge is a proper fit to the crime, officer Byron McCarley said.

“It was an unlawful act that was committed that plays off pointing a gun at another,” McCarley said.

Throneberry is additionally charged with misdemeanor charges of pointing a pistol at another and reckless conduct.



http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/rome/news/police_fire/year-old-charged-in-accidental-shooting-death/article_a9a48346-38a4-11e6-a91b-83d11f79aa43.html
 
Delaware County deputies have arrested a man they say admitted to accidentally shooting his girlfriend.

According to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, which was called in to assist on the case, the sheriff's office received a 911 call from an Alton home around 1 a.m.

Upon arrival, paramedics rushed Natalie Short to Grove hospital where she was pronounced dead.




http://ktul.com/news/local/delaware-county-man-arrested-after-reporting-accidental-shooting-of-girlfriend
 
SmarterthanYou said:
knowing that the 2nd Amendment is the check on the federal government by not providing the gov any single ability to infringe on the right to bear arms, one has to be a total statist authoritarian moron to be in favor of any restriction at all, even large capacity gun magazines.
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I think some restrictions are warranted. I am against gun regulation that limits the types of weapons or magazines and I am against gun regulation that prevents people on the terrorist watch list from owning guns. It's a slippery slope, the Executive branch can put anyone on the list and they wouldn't be able to buy guns. It needs a check and balance, like Judicial review. If they made it so the Executive branch had to prove it to the Judicial branch, then I'd be okay with it. However, that defeats the point, which is to prevent crimes from happening or to at least lessen the damage a mass murderer or terrorist could do. I think that's an unrealistic expectation.

What I would like to see is gun regulation like a driver's license. An aspiring gun owner has to go through a firearm proficiency course, learn the "civilian rules of engagement", get a background check and a psych eval. Right now civilians don't even get arrested for shooting someone in self-defense. A cop on the other hand gets suspended and investigated every single time. I think civilians should be arrested and investigated as standard operating procedure. Some people can be too blind to drive a car and some people can be too crazy to own a gun.
 
Three boys involved in an accidental shooting that injured an 8-year-old boy told police the gun fired while they watched a YouTube video on how to reload the handgun, according to police reports.



http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2016/06/kids_in_cleveland_accidental_s.html
 
A 16-year-old shot while handling a handgun has died, police said.

Brandon Ramirez, 16, died overnight from his injures, according to Sgt. Jonathan Howard, police spokesman.

Police received a shooting call to the 1600 block of West Missouri Avenue about 8 p.m.

Detectives continued to investigate, but early evidence indicated that Ramirez was handling a handgun when it discharged, Howard said in a statement.

Ramirez had been playing with the gun with a friend, police said.



http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2016/06/28/phoenix-teen-16-dead-accidental-shooting/86480144/
 
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