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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