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Haines police officer in stable condition after accidentally shooting himself


Haines, WA.  (1-6-16)   Haines police officer Brayton Long is in stable condition after he accidentally shot himself Tuesday.
Long was conducting a firearms training when he shot himself in the lower part of one of his arms. He was transported to the Haines Clinic before being medevaced to Harborview in Seattle for further treatment. A spokesperson for the hospital said Long is recovering.
Acting police Chief Josh Dryden says no foul play is suspected. Dryden said Long seems to be doing fine under the circumstances. He said Long told him the bullet didn’t hit anything “important.”
An investigation by the Alaska State Troopers is ongoing. Dryden said just like any accidental shooting, they have to make sure there were no other factors involved.
Long is the newest member of the Haines Police Department. He started a couple of months ago after having worked as a police officer in Skagway for five years.
Dryden said, “he’s a great officer and an even better human being.”
There’s no time frame for how long he’ll need to recover. Dryden said that the Haines Police Department will work with state law enforcement agencies to fill in the gaps. Another option, he said, is to bring in an officer or two from other jurisdictions to fill in temporarily.

http://www.ktoo.org/2016/01/06/haines-police-officer-stable-condition-accidentally-shooting/




Police: ‘Accidental’ shooting claims life of barber


Henderson, Tx. (1-6-16)  Anthony Clifton, owner of Clifton’s Barber Shop, was found dead by police Tuesday afternoon of an apparent gunshot wound.
Henderson police officers and detectives, Department of Public Safety, Champion EMS and the Henderson Fire Department responded to a call at around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday in reference to a male at Clifton’s Barber Shop, located at 208 U.S. Highway 79 N., with a possibly self-inflicted gunshot wound.


http://www.hendersondailynews.com/news/police-accidental-shooting-claims-life-of-barber/article_3e836020-b49a-11e5-b55d-6f6a040885e4.html




One dies from apparent accidental shooting


Oxford, MS.   (1-6-16)  At 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, officers of the Oxford Police Department were dispatched to 110 Old Taylor Road (County Road 303) for an ambulance assist. It was reported to 911 that a white male, later identified as Hunter Escue, 18, of Oxford, had been shot and was unresponsive. When medical staff arrived Escue was taken to Baptist Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

On scene, officers spoke with Austin McLarty, 20, of Oxford, who called 911. It was determined that both young men were handling firearms, when a shot was fired from McLarty’s weapon, striking Escue.

No charges have been filed at this time as the case is still under investigation awaiting the results from the autopsy along with interviews as well as items that were sent to the Mississippi Crime Lab for analysis.

Oxford Police Department will provide more information as it becomes available.


http://oxfordcitizen.com/2016/01/06/one-dies-in-apparent-accidental-shooting/




Man accidentally fires gun, hits neighbor


COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - (1-6-16)   Colorado Springs police say one man is hurt and another is behind bars after an accidental shooting.

It happened on the 2600 block of Avalanche Heights on the north side of Colorado Springs around 10 p.m. on Jan. 5th, 2016.

Police say a man had called police to report a shots fired call. When they arrived to the mans house, he said he accidentally fired his gun while he was cleaning it. The bullet had gone through the wall of the apartment and hit his neighbor who was sitting on the couch. The neighbor was taken to the hospital, suffering from non-life threatening injuries, and is expected to be OK.

The man who shot the gun, Frank Dawkins, was arrested for illegal discharge of a firearm and was taken to the El Paso County Criminal Justice center.

http://www.krdo.com/news/Man-accidentally-fires-gun-hits-neighbor/37288180





Shoplifter accidentally shoots himself inside Walmart


UNION CITY, Ga. -- (1-6-16)   Police are investigating a shooting inside the Walmart in Union City. According to Union City Police spokesperson Chris Murphy, police responded to a shoplifting call at 3:09 p.m.

When police entered the store, they say the suspect pulled out a gun and accidentally shot himself. Police say no other shots were fired. Murphy said the self-inflicted gunshot wound is life-threatening.

The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment .


Shoplifter accidentally shoots himself inside

http://www.11alive.com/story/news/local/union-city/2016/01/06/shoplifter-accidentally-shoots-himself-inside-walmart/78373462/






Police ID man, 22, shot and killed in Cottage Grove 


COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. - (1-6-16)   A man shot and killed another man Tuesday in what may be an accident, police said.

The Cottage Grove Police Department received a 911 call from a man reporting another man had been injured with a firearm and help was needed.

Officers found the man on S. 6th Street with an apparent gunshot wound.

Officers and EMTs attempted to revive the male victim, who later died at the scene.

Police said Kyle David Ledford, 22, died from a single gunshot wound.

Police are talking to two witnesses.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Cottage Grove Police Department and talk to Corporal Doug Skaggs or Corporal Chris Joyce.

Police said they questioned and released a man who apparently accidentally shot and killed the victim.

Police are working with District Attorney to determine if a crime was committed.

This is a developing story, it will be updated.


http://kmtr.com/news/local/emergency-crews-respond-to-report-of-gunshot-wound