Tonopah teen accidently shoots himself with home-made gun
(10-25-15) Deputies with the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a shooting scene after a young teen accidently shot himself with a home-made gun.
Deputy Joaquin Enriquez says a 13-year-old boy shot himself with a home-made pipe gun that he learned how to make from the internet.
The shooting occurred near 299th Avenue and Roosevelt in Tonopah.
Paramedics airlifted the boy to a local hospital and officials believe he has non-life-threatening injuries, but they are still waiting on an updated condition report.
Fox 10 Phoenix has a crew on the way to the scene. We will bring you more on this story and new details emerge
http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/39127092-story
Cops: Man shot during fight with sister’s boyfriend
(10-25-15 DANBURY — A city man was arrested early Sunday morning after he accidentally shot himself in the arm during a fight with his sister’s boyfriend, police said.
According to police, Savannah Guyton, 23, got into an argument with her boyfriend at her Linron Drive East home around 2 a.m. Sunday. Police said the argument escalated and Guyton bit and hit her boyfriend, who was not identified because he is under 18 years old.
Guyton’s brother, Brian, arrived and began kicking at the door, police said. After the couple let him in, Brian Guyton, 21, pointed a gun at the face of his sister’s boyfriend, police said.
The boyfriend pushed the gun away and the two started fighting, police said. The gun went off during the fight and Brian Guyton was wounded in the left bicep. The sister’s boyfriend then took the gun away from Brian Guyton and placed it on a couch, police said.
Danbury Hospital staff reported the shooting to police around 3:20 a.m. after Savannah Guyton brought her brother there, police said.
The siblings gave accounts that differed from the boyfriend’s statement and other information discovered during the investigation, police said.
Brian Guyton was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, unlawful discharge of a firearm, interfering with the duties of a police officer, disorderly conduct and threatening. He was being held at the hospital where he needed to undergo shoulder surgery. Bond was set at $150,000.
Savannah Guyton was charged with disorderly conduct, third-degree assault and interfering with the duties of an officer. She was released after posting $1,000 bond.
The sister’s boyfriend was not charged.
http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Cops-Man-shot-during-fight-with-sister-s-6589437.php
Branch County man shoots hand while cleaning gun
(10-25-15) BATAVIA TWP, Mich. — A Branch County man was airlifted to an Indiana hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the hand.
The Branch County Sheriff’s Office said a 57-year-old man was cleaning his 9mm handgun Sunday afternoon when he accidentally shot himself. He was not aware there was a round in the chamber when the gun fired into his left hand.
Deputies were called to the 300 block of Nash Rd. to assist with first aid. The man was ultimately transported to Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana by helicopter to treat his significant injuries.
The incident remains under investigation, however deputies don’t believe alcohol was a factor.
http://fox17online.com/2015/10/25/branch-county-man-shoots-hand-while-cleaning-gun/
Child recovering after mother accidentally shoots him
(10-25-15) A child was recovering Friday night after he was accidentally shot by his mother.The incident happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday at a home on Canterbury Drive.Police said the mother was cleaning her gun when it went off and shot her 8-year-old son in the leg.The boy was taken to University Hospital and is expected to be okay.Authorities said the mother would not be charged.
http://www.thesanantonionews.net/index.php/sid/237945135
Here's a home invasion story, the fervent 2A supporters cite protection...thief shoots himself...
Man Facing Robbery Charges
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — (10-26-15) Springfield Police say a man who accidentally shot himself during an armed robbery will face a number of charges.
Police say Casey Carlson broke into an acquaintance’s home Saturday morning around 1:00 a.m.
He then got in a scuffle with the homeowners and accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Police say he’s facing charges of robbery, burglary, and unlawful use of a weapon.
“Right now he’s in the hospital receiving care for a gunshot wound and when he’s released to be able to go into custody, we’ll take him into custody at that point,” said Sgt. Dave Lewis.
Springfield Police say Carlson should be released from the hospital and taken into custody Tuesday.
http://eugenedailynews.com/2015/03/man-facing-robbery-charges/
ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING INJURES HOPKINSVILLE TEEN
(10-25-15) A Hopkinsville juvenile was treated for non-life threatening injuries Saturday night as the result of an accidental shooting at his residence on Bethel Street.
Hopkinsville Police Sergeant Mike Marzeleck says no foul play is suspected in the shooting, with no investigation taking place into the incident.
Reports indicate a 14 year-old male was cleaning a handgun when it accidentally discharged. When the gun discharged, the teen was shot in the leg. He was taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Police are not releasing the victim's name because he is a juvenile and there will be no formal investigation.
http://www.whvoradio.com/pages/22106839.php?contentType=4&contentId=17996120
Boy dies in accidental shooting, police say
(10-26-15) A 3-year-old boy died at the hospital after he was struck in what investigators characterized as an “accidental shooting” at his home in northwest Harris County.
Sheriff’s deputies said the incident happened about 12:30 p.m. Friday inside the two-story home in the 7400 block of Betanna near Elmont.
The boy, his mother, and another young sibling were the only ones in the house at the time.
The mother was in another part of the house when she heard a gunshot, officials said.
She rushed to her two children and found the 3-year-old with a gunshot to the neck or jaw area, deputies said.
The boy, who has not been identified, was flown by LifeFlight air ambulance to Memorial Hermann Hospital at the Texas Medical Center, where he died, officials said.
Sheriff’s detectives said later Friday they have not yet questioned the boy’s mother, who was at the hospital.
The detectives said they were trying to determine how access to the firearm was gained. They did not spell out the type of gun that was fired...
Sheriff’s deputies said the case will likely be presented to a Harris County grand jury once the investigation is complete.
http://houstoninnews.com/boy-dies-in-accidental-shooting-police-say/
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