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This blog reports daily gun accidents in America. The purpose is to draw attention to the dangers of gun ownership while refuting the lie "guns don't kill, people do." A follow up "logic" posits people are killed by cheeseburgers or whatever, should they be illegal? Cute, but propaganda to sell guns. And these cutsie propaganda campaigns cause American children to die every week. The number of accidental shootings is proportional to the number of guns in America. The NRA's and Ruger et al have a goal of gun and ammo sales and profit. And innocent children are dying because of it.
In the hands of trained professionals guns are dangerous. See October 22nd post of the Lewiston Police officers wounded, two by one bullet. Or any of the other numerous officers wounded or killed at the shooting range or cleaning a weapon. The result of the NRA/ Industry propaganda campaign is untrained people who have no gun experience purchase a gun. That increases the number of accidental shootings.
My hope is awareness of the dangers of gun ownership will reduce the number of shootings and death. Personally, I don't own gun, but am from a hunting background. I love fresh game and support hunters. I am well trained with guns. But for protection I recommend a dog. Also, I personally guarantee if you do not own or allow guns in your home your children will not die from your gun. That isn't funny. Most people shot are by a gun in the home.
This is but the second post. Please pardon those comments as my mission statement.
This blog will contain only local news reporting of gun accidents. I will avoid any political sites or commentary. Please share this blog and spread common sense. Thank you for reading and feel free to comment.
Gun safety lesson ends in accidental shooting
Davie, Fla. (8-3-15) - Police say a South Florida man trying to teach his 12-year-old daughter about gun safety accidentally shot her in the arm.
Davie Sgt. Pablo Castaneda tells local media that the father was showing his daughter the gun Sunday night when it discharged. She was taken to a local hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/gun-safety-lesson-ends-in-accidental-shooting/article_144dbd6c-39c2-11e5-b6df-bff707aad9e5.html
12 Year old killed after accidental shooting
Boyd County, Ky. (8-11-15)- A child died Monday night in Boyd County after police said she accidentally shot herself.
The shooting happened around 8:15 p.m. on Monday in the Catlettsburg community.
Family and neighbors at the scene told WKYT's sister station, WSAZ, that the girl had just started seventh grade at Boyd County Middle School.
According to the girl's brother, the shooting happened while the family was moving into their home and unpacking their belongings.
http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/12-year-old-killed-after-accidental-shooting-321361741.html
Accidental shooting at Wichita gun range
Wichita, Kan (8-19-15) A man suffered minor injuries Wednesday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself in the leg. It happened at Bullseye Shooting Range in the 1400 block of N. Terrace. According to eyewitnesses at the scene, a gun accidentally discharged, grazing the shooter's hip. No one else was hurt.
The man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries
.http://www.kwch.com/news/local-news/Accidental-shooting-at-Wichita-gun-range/34803746
Man 32 dies in apparent accidental shooting
KAPA`AU, Hawaii (8-10-15)—A 32-year-old Hawi man died Saturday of an apparent accidental gunshot wound, according to Big Island police.The man has been identified as Aaron Kondo.
At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, North Kohala police responded to a report of an unconscious man with a hole in his chest in Kapa'au.
Responding officers arrived to find Fire Department personnel attempting CPR. Kondo was taken to Kohala Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:55 p.m.
http://www.kitv.com/news/hawi-man-32-dies-in-apparent-accidental-shooting/34640040
Delta Junction teen injured in accidental shooting
Delta Junction, Ak (8-14-15) A 14-year-old Delta Junction boy was recovering from non-life-threatening injuries Thursday after he was accidentally shot while he and his brother were manipulating a handgun, Alaska State Troopers said.
Troopers responded to the Cross Road Medical Center in the Interior Alaska town shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday after being notified by the clinic that a boy there had been shot, troopers wrote in an online dispatch.
Troopers said the 14-year-old grabbed a pistol by the barrel while it was being held by his 17-year-old brother and it fired.
The boy’s injuries were not serious, but he was taken to a Fairbanks hospital for additional treatment.
http://www.adn.com/article/20150814/delta-junction-teen-injured-accidental-shooting
Gun accidentally discharged at Ronald McDonald House at GRU
Augusta, Ga. (8-7-15)-- Georgia Regents University confirms there has been an accidental discharge inside the Ronald McDonald House on campus. GRU says there were no injuries and there was no arrest made.
Richmond County deputies also responded to reports of a gunshot, but left after being notified that it was accidental.
http://www.wrdw.com/home/headlines/Accidental-shooting-at-Ronald-McDonald-house-at-GRU-320995621.html
Robertson County deputy's son killed in 'accidental shooting'
BARREN PLAINS, TN (WSMV) (8-6-15) The son of a Robertson County deputy was killed in what police are calling an accidental shooting.
Deputies responded to a home on Clinard Road in Barren Plains around 4 p.m. Wednesday and said they found 15-year-old Justin McGhee had been shot once with a .22-caliber rifle.
Police said they tried to resuscitate him until paramedics arrived. McGhee later died from his injuries at Northcrest Medical Center.
According to the sheriff's office, they believe the rifle was accidentally discharged while it was being unloaded.
McGhee is the son of Deputy Shaun McGhee, who is a school resource officer.
The sheriff's office issued this statement: "We ask for prayers for his family and all those involved during the tragic and difficult time."
Grief counselors were on hand Thursday at Jo Byrns High School, where Justin went to school and his father worked as a school resource officer.
http://www.scrippsmedia.com/newschannel5/news/Robertson-Co-Deputys-Son-Killed-In-Accidental-Shooting-320910451.html
MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN STOMACH AT ANDAZ WEST HOLLYWOOD
WEST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (8-21-15) -- A man in his 30s was accidentally shot in the stomach while at the Andaz West Hollywood hotel Thursday night.
Authorities said around 8:45 a.m. a man was with friends in his hotel room when he showed them jewelry he owned. The jewelry owner also showed his friends his handgun.
While one of his friends improperly handled the weapon, it accidentally went off and his friend was shot in the stomach.
The victim was taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in stable condition.
Daniel Dixon, 30, was arrested for discharging a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and booked at the West Hollywood Station.
Anyone with information about this incident was encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's West Hollywood Station at (310) 855-8850.
http://abc7.com/news/man-accidentally-shot-in-stomach-at-andaz-west-hollywood/950301/
Man, 21, killed in accidental shooting
SMICKSBURG, IN (8-07-15)— A member of northern Indiana County’s Amish community died Thursday evening in an accidental shooting.
Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman Jr. identified the victim as Allen Troyer, 21, of 381 Whitaker Road, Smicksburg.
Overman said Troyer’s 12-year-old cousin was holding a black powder revolver when Troyer grabbed the gun by the barrel and it discharged into Troyer’s chest, killing him instantly.
No argument or foul play was discovered during an investigation by the coroner, and he ruled the manner of death as accidental.
State police from Punxsutawney are also investigating the incident.
Overman said the shooting happened at 9:38 p.m. Thursday at 382 Whitaker Road.
The McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney is handling Troyer’s funeral arrangements.
https://www.indianagazette.com/news/police-courts/man-21-killed-in-accidental-shooting,50010623/
One wounded in early-morning accidental shooting in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, Va. (8-07-15) – Police are searching for a person who accidentally shot another person early Friday morning in Virginia Beach.
The shooting happened around 2:15am at a home in the 1700 block of Solar Lane when the shooter pulled a gun out of a backpack to show someone else.
The gun accidentally went off, striking the victim in the leg.
The shooter, who had the gun illegally, ran from the home.
Police have not said if the shooter faces charges.
http://wtkr.com/2015/08/07/one-wounded-in-early-morning-accidental-shooting-in-virginia-beach/
Teen injured in accidental shooting
Boy was carrying handgun in his waistband when it discharged
Peru, In (8-20-15)– Police say a 14-year-old boy has been released from the hospital after he was injured last week when he accidentally shot himself in both legs with a handgun.
Police responded at around 9:04 p.m. Friday to a wooded area near Arrowhead Estates on the city’s south side on a report that two juveniles who had been shot by an unknown subject.
Police found the 14-year-old boy in the wood with gunshot wounds to his upper legs. The teen was transported to Dukes Memorial Hospital and later taken to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Detective Sherm Fisher said an investigation later revealed the teen was carrying a handgun in the waistband of his pants when it discharged a single bullet that struck both his legs.
Police later found a small caliber handgun in the wooded area.
Fisher said the boy was later released from the hospital and returned to his home, which is outside of Indiana.
Police say the incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 765-473-2150 ext. 113 or ext. 115.
http://www.kokomotribune.com/news/teen-injured-in-accidental-shooting/article_6ed0cdf0-4747-11e5-8990-3f8462e778ac.html
Man dies after apparent accidental shooting
Police suspect 2-year old child accidentally shot his father
Hoover Al (8-19-15) The Hoover Police Department says it appears a 2-year old child accidentally shot and killed his 31-year old father on Tuesday. Police say the man's wife walked in the apartment about 3:00 in the afternoon and found her husband in the bed. They believe the man and child were alone at the time of the shooting.
http://www.wvtm13.com/news/man-dies-after-apparent-accidental-shooting/34795410
Lancaster Police Investigating Accidental Shooting
Lancaster, Ky (8-25-15) Lancaster Police say that man was shot during an exchange of firearms and now the Commonwealth's Attorney is trying to decide if charges should be filed in the case.
It happened around 9 p.m. Monday at the Shell station on Richmond Road. Two men were there to exchange firearms after meeting on a social media site. Lancaster Police say that Kristopher Wallace was shot in the torso some time during that exchange when one of the guns discharged.
The victim's 9-year-old stepdaughter was in the vehicle while the transaction and shooting happened.
Wallace is listed in critical condition at UK Hospital.
http://www.lex18.com/story/29874521/lancaster-police-investigating-accidental-shooting
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Charlotte pastor found dead of accidental gunshot wound in Union County home
Charlotte, NC (8-29-15) Bishop Phillip Davis, founder and senior pastor of Nations Ford Community Church in Charlotte, was found dead Saturday inside his Union County home, apparently the victim of an accidental gunshot wound, the Union County sheriff’s office said.
Davis, 62, was apparently cleaning his pistol at his home in Weddington when it accidentally fired, striking him in the chest, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. He had invited his adult son to go to a firing range with him later that day.
Cynthia Davis, his wife of more than 40 years, called 911 shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday and said she found him collapsed at his desk. She attempted to administer CPR.
“The investigation revealed no signs of foul play, and the evidence confirms this was in fact an accidental death,” the sheriff’s office said in the statement.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article32777070.html
Bystander accidently shot in drug bust dies
(8-28-15) The innocent bystander who was accidentally shot by an undercover NYPD cop Friday afternoon in Mount Vernon during an illegal gun buy-and-bust gone wrong has died, authorities said.
Felix Kumi, 61, succumbed to his wounds just before 1 a.m. at Jacobi Medical Center in The Bronx.
Kumi was inadvertently struck in the chest and arm when the undercover COP opened fire on an allegedly armed man standing in front of him near Beekman and Tecumseh avenues around 4 p.m. Friday, cops said.
http://nypost.com/2015/08/29/bystander-in-gun-bust-dead-after-accidental-shooting/
Montgomery Co. man dies in accidental shooting
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. (8-28-15) – A Montgomery County man has died from a gunshot wound after tripping while carrying a firearm.
It happened around 2:45 p.m. Friday. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to 4234 S. 600 West for a report of an accidental shooting.
Investigators say a 72-year-old man was heading into a wooded area to look for a wild animal that had been in his barn, but that’s when he tripped causing the firearm he was carrying to come back into him and discharge.
Deputies said no foul play is suspected.
The name of the man is not being released until the family can be notified.
http://wlfi.com/2015/08/28/montgomery-co-man-dies-in-accidental-shooting/
Man dies in accidental shooting near Duluth
Duluth, Mn (2-24-15) A 50-year-old man died in an accidental shooting Sunday in Gnesen Township north of Duluth, authorities said.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were dispatched to a home on Arnold Road at about 6 p.m. Sunday on a report of an accidental shooting. The man, identified Monday as Daren Beede, told deputies he had dropped a gun, causing it to discharge. He was struck by a .22-caliber bullet in the lower abdomen.
Beede was treated by first responders but died from the injury. Foul play is not suspected, authorities said
The incident remains under investigation.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3823855-man-dies-accidental-shooting-near-duluth
Buckeye police investigate accidental shooting of teen girl
BUCKEYE, AZ (8-28-15) Buckeye police are investigating the death of 17-year-old Dannielle Rangel after her family says a rifle fell over and accidentally discharged a bullet, striking Rangel in the head.
On Monday around 10:30 p.m., Rangel's family says her brother was moving his rifle, a 22 caliber AR-15. He allegedly set the rifle down and it fell over and went off.
Rangel was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died the next day. Her uncle, Arthur Velasquez, says the family is devastated to lose a girl who was so full of life.
"She was very outspoken; she was always cheerful. She was always polite," Velasquez said.
The family also says she had a bright future ahead, looking forward to college and a career in law.
"She was getting prepared to take college courses to go into college and she wanted to be a district attorney," Velasquez said.
The family is facing a new crisis: how to pay for her funeral. They have set up a gofundme site to help.
Police are investigating, but no charges have been brought against her brother
http://www.kpho.com/story/29899387/buckeye-police-investigate-accidental-shooting-of-teen-girl
Catoosa County teen dead after accidental shooting
Ringgold, Ga ((8-25-15) A 16-year-old Catoosa County teen was accidentally shot and killed Monday night, Aug. 24, by his stepbrother at the family’s house, police say.
The victim, Hunter Harbin, was accidentally shot in the gut by his stepbrother, 17-year-old Austin Dewayne Stapp.
According to Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department captain Chris Lyons, the incident occurred just after 11:20 p.m.
“The call came in at 11:24 p.m. at 385 Edgemond Circle in Ringgold,” Lyons said. “It’s early in the investigation, but the incident appears to be accidental.”
Lyons said the boy was shot with a .38-caliber handgun.
“Other family members were there at the home,” Lyons said. “There doesn’t appear to be any criminal acts at this time. The victim’s body has been sent to the crime lab for autopsy.”
“We’re still in the early stages of the investigation,” Lyons said. “The family is being very cooperative.”
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catwalkchatt/news/police_fire/catoosa-county-teen-dead-after-accidental-shooting/article_530a7b0c-4b34-11e5-a2b9-2f1e0cb4a5f0.html
Student Wounded In 'Accidental' Shooting
Augusta, Ga (8-26-15) Girl grazed by bullet fired from gun in classmate's desk inside Augusta, Georgia elementary school. WAGT's Alexa Laz reports.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/student-wounded-in-accidental-shooting-512872515518
No charges in accidental shooting death of Missouri toddler
Clayton Mo (8-27-15) The St. Louis County prosecutor's office has determined that no charges will be filed in relation to the shooting death of 21-month-old Carter Epps.
Carter died Tuesday after picking up a loaded handgun and shooting himself at a home in Hanley Hills.
The prosecutor's office said Wednesday that after review, it was found that there was insufficient evidence to charge anyway.
However, the office says St. Louis County police continue to investigate and the case remains under review
http://www.kshb.com/news/state/missouri/no-charges-in-accidental-shooting-death-of-missouri-toddler
Police: Teen playing with gun accidentally shoots brother, 11
North College Hill, Oh (8-25-15) A 17-year-old boy is expected to face a juvenile magistrate Tuesday after police say he accidentally shot his younger brother, 11, while playing with a gun Monday.
The teen fired the weapon inside a home on Goodman Avenue about 5:30 p.m., striking his brother in the right side just above the waist, North College Hill police said.
The boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
His older brother was taken into custody on discharge of firearm into habitation, tampering with evidence, domestic violence and having weapons while under disability.
http://www.live5news.com/story/29869643/juvenile-accidentally-shot-by-older-brother
Charlotte pastor found dead of accidental gunshot wound in Union County home
Charlotte, NC (8-29-15) Bishop Phillip Davis, founder and senior pastor of Nations Ford Community Church in Charlotte, was found dead Saturday inside his Union County home, apparently the victim of an accidental gunshot wound, the Union County sheriff’s office said.
Davis, 62, was apparently cleaning his pistol at his home in Weddington when it accidentally fired, striking him in the chest, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. He had invited his adult son to go to a firing range with him later that day.
Cynthia Davis, his wife of more than 40 years, called 911 shortly after 1 p.m. Saturday and said she found him collapsed at his desk. She attempted to administer CPR.
“The investigation revealed no signs of foul play, and the evidence confirms this was in fact an accidental death,” the sheriff’s office said in the statement.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article32777070.html
Bystander accidently shot in drug bust dies
(8-28-15) The innocent bystander who was accidentally shot by an undercover NYPD cop Friday afternoon in Mount Vernon during an illegal gun buy-and-bust gone wrong has died, authorities said.
Felix Kumi, 61, succumbed to his wounds just before 1 a.m. at Jacobi Medical Center in The Bronx.
Kumi was inadvertently struck in the chest and arm when the undercover COP opened fire on an allegedly armed man standing in front of him near Beekman and Tecumseh avenues around 4 p.m. Friday, cops said.
http://nypost.com/2015/08/29/bystander-in-gun-bust-dead-after-accidental-shooting/
Montgomery Co. man dies in accidental shooting
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ind. (8-28-15) – A Montgomery County man has died from a gunshot wound after tripping while carrying a firearm.
It happened around 2:45 p.m. Friday. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office was called to 4234 S. 600 West for a report of an accidental shooting.
Investigators say a 72-year-old man was heading into a wooded area to look for a wild animal that had been in his barn, but that’s when he tripped causing the firearm he was carrying to come back into him and discharge.
Deputies said no foul play is suspected.
The name of the man is not being released until the family can be notified.
http://wlfi.com/2015/08/28/montgomery-co-man-dies-in-accidental-shooting/
Man dies in accidental shooting near Duluth
Duluth, Mn (2-24-15) A 50-year-old man died in an accidental shooting Sunday in Gnesen Township north of Duluth, authorities said.
The St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported that deputies were dispatched to a home on Arnold Road at about 6 p.m. Sunday on a report of an accidental shooting. The man, identified Monday as Daren Beede, told deputies he had dropped a gun, causing it to discharge. He was struck by a .22-caliber bullet in the lower abdomen.
Beede was treated by first responders but died from the injury. Foul play is not suspected, authorities said
The incident remains under investigation.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3823855-man-dies-accidental-shooting-near-duluth
Buckeye police investigate accidental shooting of teen girl
BUCKEYE, AZ (8-28-15) Buckeye police are investigating the death of 17-year-old Dannielle Rangel after her family says a rifle fell over and accidentally discharged a bullet, striking Rangel in the head.
On Monday around 10:30 p.m., Rangel's family says her brother was moving his rifle, a 22 caliber AR-15. He allegedly set the rifle down and it fell over and went off.
Rangel was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died the next day. Her uncle, Arthur Velasquez, says the family is devastated to lose a girl who was so full of life.
"She was very outspoken; she was always cheerful. She was always polite," Velasquez said.
The family also says she had a bright future ahead, looking forward to college and a career in law.
"She was getting prepared to take college courses to go into college and she wanted to be a district attorney," Velasquez said.
The family is facing a new crisis: how to pay for her funeral. They have set up a gofundme site to help.
Police are investigating, but no charges have been brought against her brother
http://www.kpho.com/story/29899387/buckeye-police-investigate-accidental-shooting-of-teen-girl
Catoosa County teen dead after accidental shooting
Ringgold, Ga ((8-25-15) A 16-year-old Catoosa County teen was accidentally shot and killed Monday night, Aug. 24, by his stepbrother at the family’s house, police say.
The victim, Hunter Harbin, was accidentally shot in the gut by his stepbrother, 17-year-old Austin Dewayne Stapp.
According to Catoosa County Sheriff’s Department captain Chris Lyons, the incident occurred just after 11:20 p.m.
“The call came in at 11:24 p.m. at 385 Edgemond Circle in Ringgold,” Lyons said. “It’s early in the investigation, but the incident appears to be accidental.”
Lyons said the boy was shot with a .38-caliber handgun.
“Other family members were there at the home,” Lyons said. “There doesn’t appear to be any criminal acts at this time. The victim’s body has been sent to the crime lab for autopsy.”
“We’re still in the early stages of the investigation,” Lyons said. “The family is being very cooperative.”
http://www.northwestgeorgianews.com/catwalkchatt/news/police_fire/catoosa-county-teen-dead-after-accidental-shooting/article_530a7b0c-4b34-11e5-a2b9-2f1e0cb4a5f0.html
Student Wounded In 'Accidental' Shooting
Augusta, Ga (8-26-15) Girl grazed by bullet fired from gun in classmate's desk inside Augusta, Georgia elementary school. WAGT's Alexa Laz reports.
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/student-wounded-in-accidental-shooting-512872515518
No charges in accidental shooting death of Missouri toddler
Clayton Mo (8-27-15) The St. Louis County prosecutor's office has determined that no charges will be filed in relation to the shooting death of 21-month-old Carter Epps.
Carter died Tuesday after picking up a loaded handgun and shooting himself at a home in Hanley Hills.
The prosecutor's office said Wednesday that after review, it was found that there was insufficient evidence to charge anyway.
However, the office says St. Louis County police continue to investigate and the case remains under review
http://www.kshb.com/news/state/missouri/no-charges-in-accidental-shooting-death-of-missouri-toddler
Police: Teen playing with gun accidentally shoots brother, 11
North College Hill, Oh (8-25-15) A 17-year-old boy is expected to face a juvenile magistrate Tuesday after police say he accidentally shot his younger brother, 11, while playing with a gun Monday.
The teen fired the weapon inside a home on Goodman Avenue about 5:30 p.m., striking his brother in the right side just above the waist, North College Hill police said.
The boy was taken to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
His older brother was taken into custody on discharge of firearm into habitation, tampering with evidence, domestic violence and having weapons while under disability.
http://www.live5news.com/story/29869643/juvenile-accidentally-shot-by-older-brother
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