Accidental shooting inside Green Top terrified kids, dad says
HANOVER COUNTY, Va. -- (10-19-15) An investigation is underway into how man accidentally shot himself in the hand inside Green Top, a hunting and fishing store in Ashland. The man arrived at Green Top Saturday afternoon with several hand guns and long guns looking for help getting them cleared, investigators said.
"As the owner of the weapon and another [person] were handling the weapon to remove the rounds, the weapon accidentally discharged and the weapon owner was struck in his hand and received non-life threatening injuries," Hanover Sheriff's Office spokesman Major Mike Trice.
A father who was inside the store with his children at the time of the shooting said the incident terrified his kids.
"I heard the gun shot and turned around. I saw the police officer on duty at the store drop to the floor to respond to the injured gentleman. It was a slight panic at first, because no one knew if it was an accident or if someone was shooting in the store," the man, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said. "My older son was terrified, and asked me if the man was okay. My kids saw the man collapse, and my daughter said she saw blood. We heard code blue on the intercom, and we avoided the area until the man was taken in the ambulance."
The man said store workers were calm, but obviously stressed by the situation.
"The store handled the situation beautifully, and they reacted very quickly," he said. "It was definitely an event that opens your eyes to how life could change in an instant."
In a statement released Monday afternoon, Green Top stressed the importance of safety inside its store.
"The Hanover County Sherriff’s Office is conducting a full review of the incident, and we are cooperating in that review," the statement read in part. "We hold the safety of our customers in the highest regard, which includes a policy against bringing a loaded firearm into the store clearly posted at the store entrance. We will continue to take all necessary precautions to maximize safety for our customers."
http://wtvr.com/2015/10/19/accidental-greentop-shooting/
Witness: Accidental shooting in Beaumont the result of a gun falling out of a purse
(10-19-15) Beaumont - Beaumont police officers are investigating an apparent accidental shooting Monday morning at the Christus Outpatient Pavilion located in the 700 block of 11th Street.
A witness told 12News that a woman was in the waiting room of a medical office. When she reached into her purse to pull out some paperwork, a gun fell out of her purse causing it to discharge. The round went through a wall and hit another patient in the hip.
Bobby Pressley was in the waiting room when it happened.
"Everyone was sitting in the waiting room and there was a gun shot. A woman dropped her purse down on the counter and it shot through the wall and shot another lady," said Pressley.
A spokesperson for the Beaumont Police Department told 12News that the injuries of the person whom was shot are not considered life threatening. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A spokesperson for Christus issued the following statement:
We sincerely appreciate the swift actions of our Associates and rapid responders to an unfortunate event that occurred this morning at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Outpatient Pavilion. What we know is a patient accidentally discharged a handgun in a physician office waiting room, causing non-life-threatening injury to another individual, who was cared for immediately and has already been discharged for home. Handguns are strictly prohibited on all CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System campuses, as safety for our staff and patients is always a top priority. We are thankful for the rapid response of our teams and will continue to provide ongoing support to our staff as needed. We are working with law enforcement on the ongoing investigation.
The incident remains under investigation.
http://www.12newsnow.com/story/30295197/witness-accidental-shooting-in-beaumont-the-result-of-a-gun-falling-out-of-a-purse
Donna Police Investigating Accidental Shooting
Man dies in hospital
(10-19-15) Donna police are investigating a shooting at La Plazita Park near 493 and Business 83. One man died in the accidental shooting.
A nearby hospital called police, after a 52-year-old came in to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the torso. Hospital staff was able to identify the man.
Police went to investigate the man’s residence and found a rifle in his truck. They said there is evidence that the rifle accidentally discharged when the man was removing it from his vehicle.
The identity of the man has not been released.
Donna police are calling this incident a homicide until they have finished their investigation.
http://www.krgv.com/news/local-news/Donna-Police-Investigating-Accidental-Shooting/35929116
Police say Idaho teen accidentally shot, killed 15-year-old
BOISE, Idaho (AP) —(10-19-15) Police say an 18-year-old man in Idaho accidentally shot and killed a 15-year-old boy while playing with a gun he believed was unloaded.
KBOI-TV reports that police say the older teen pointed the handgun at the boy’s head and pulled the trigger, not realizing it was loaded.
Meridian police say they found the 15-year-old with a gunshot wound and at first believed he had committed suicide.
Officers say several people were in the room when the shooting occurred, all of them smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol. Police say they began playing with two handguns, which eventually led to the accidental shooting.
Police say at least two other adults were in the home when the shooting happened. The 18-year-old has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
http://q13fox.com/2015/10/19/police-say-idaho-teen-accidentally-shot-killed-15-year-old/
Deputies: Man Accidentally Shot Himself After Crash
(10-19-15) The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on Goldfield Road near Grinnell Street and Fontaine Blvd. southeast of Security-Widefield.
Investigators at the scene say a man and woman were inside a car that hit a tree.
The vehicle's on-board system called dispatchers.
When emergency crews arrived, they found the man had been shot. Investigators say his injuries are not life threatening.
According to deputies, the man had been driving under the influence of prescription drugs when he hit the tree. As he was getting out of the car, a gun tucked into his shorts accidentally went off and he was shot in the leg.
The man faces charges of DUI, Prohibited Use of a Weapon and False Reporting.
http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Sheriffs-Office-investigating-shooting-334300881.html
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