(3 wounded/ 3 dead) Gunskilltoo Jan 7th: Cop shoots himself again. Three 2 year olds in 2 days.

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

(4 wounded/ 1 dead) Gunskilltoo Jan 6th: Clean gun shot self in groin. #stopgunviolencenow

Man hospitalized after accidental shooting in Midland County


Midland MI. (1-6-16)  A 47-year-old man was taken to the emergency room early New Years Day after an accidental shooting, the Midland County Sheriff’s Office reports.

Deputies were sent to a Mills Township home for the incident at 3:10 a.m. There, they found the man has accidentally shot himself in a leg with a shotgun. The man was taken to the MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland Emergency Room for treatment.

It was later learned the man had fired the shotgun near three other people, who were not hurt.

A report listing a count of reckless discharge of a firearm is being sent to the prosecutor’s office for review.

http://www.ourmidland.com/police_and_courts/man-hospitalized-after-accidental-shooting-in-midland-county/article_9de2e291-dbc6-583b-b180-b5ca3a5f6e1b.html





Dundee farmer dies after accidental shooting


Dundee, Iowa  (1-5-16)   northeast Iowa farmer has died in a farm-related accident. Fifty-seven-year old Randy Kelchen of Dundee was found dead at his farm Monday afternoon.
According to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Kelchen had been working with livestock and used a shotgun to euthanize an aggressive bull. Authorities say as he was climbing the gate out of the barnyard, when the shotgun accidentally discharged and the gunshot wound was instantly fatal


http://www.radioiowa.com/2016/01/05/dundee-farmer-dies-after-accidental-shooting/





Boy, 9, accidentally shot in head in Trinidad


PUEBLO, Colo.  (1-5-16)  (AP) - Trinidad police are investigating an accidental shooting that critically injured a 9-year-old boy.

The Pueblo Chieftain reports the boy and his 8-year-old brother were waiting in a parked car Monday when they found a loaded gun. The older brother was shot in the head and underwent surgery at Denver Children's Hospital.

Investigators say the two boys were in the care of family friend because their parents had a medical appointment. The car was parked near a natural gas station where the caregiver works. He was working on a pump at the time of the shooting.

Police have not arrested anyone, and the district attorney's office will review the investigation to determine what charges, if any, will be filed.

http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/2016/01/05/boy-shot-trinidad/78332222/





WOMAN RUSHED TO HOSPITAL AFTER BEING SHOT IN CHEST


IDAHO FALLS — (1-5-16)   The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what appears to be an accidental shooting involving a woman inside a vehicle.

Deputies and Idaho Falls ambulance workers were called to 49th N. and 29th E. around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. They discovered a woman with a gunshot wound to her chest inside of a vehicle stopped on the road. Deputies say she was alone in the car.

The woman was communicating, according to Bonneville County Sheriff Sgt. Bryan Lovell. She was rushed to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center by ambulance where her condition is unknown.

Investigators are currently interviewing witnesses and a detective is at the hospital gathering information.

New updates will be posted as we receive them.


http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/01/deputies-on-scene-of-accidental-shooting/




South blotter: Man cleaning firearm accidentally shoots himself in groin

A man on Renaissance Commons Boulevard was cleaning his Glock 9mm firearm when he accidentally shot himself in the groin area.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/crime-law/man-cleaning-firearm-accidentally-shoots-himself-i/npt9Q/

(5 wounded/ 5 dead) Gunskilltoo; Jan 5th 2 year olds shot two days in a row. Tragic Negligence

1st Huntsville shooting death of 2016 labeled accidental, self-inflicted


Huntsville,  AL,  (1-4-16)  Huntsville police investigators say that a 19-year-old man found shot to death in a northwest Huntsville home on Saturday accidentally shot himself.

Sgt. Stacy Bates, a Huntsville Police Department spokesman, said the preliminary investigation indicates an accidental shooting, and that evidence thus far is pointing to the man shooting himself. Because of those findings, the department is not releasing his name.

The investigation is ongoing, however.

Police officers were called to the house, located in the 5000 block of Kyle Lane, around 12:30 p.m. Saturday after receiving a 911 call from a friend who found the man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he died a short time later.


http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2016/01/1st_huntsville_shooting_death.html



Police: Man shot and killed after accidentally shooting 13-year-old, baby


Memphis, TN,  (1-4-16)  Three people have been shot and one is dead after a pair of shootings, one accidental.

According to police, a man accidentally shot a gun through the floor. On the floor below, the bullet hit a 13-year-old girl. The girl was also holding a 12-week-old baby, who was grazed.

The 13-year-old was taken to LeBonheur in critical condition, and the baby was taken there in non-critical condition.

After the accidental shooting, another person went upstairs to locate the person that fired the shot. That person shot and killed the original shooter while the original shooter was trying to run away..

The shootings occurred in the 1400 block of Briercrest Lane at the Corning Village Apartments.

The second shooter has not been located by police. They are working to get a description of the suspect.

http://www.msnewsnow.com/story/30883152/police-man-shot-and-killed-after-accidentally-shooting-13-year-old-baby





DCI: Nashua man dies in apparent accidental shooting


Nashua, Iowa   (1-4-16)  The shooting death of a Nashua man Saturday was caused by a possible accidental discharge of a weapon by another person, according a preliminary investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.

Karl Phillip White, 110 St. Lawrence St., died in the incident, the DCI reported Monday in a news release.

An autopsy was completed by the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny, according to the DCI, which said the case remains under investigation.

No criminal charges have been filed.


http://globegazette.com/news/local/dci-nashua-man-dies-in-apparent-accidental-shooting/article_6dbf3de3-3fcb-5cce-8a93-6d54ed9cbaae.html






2-year-old shot by another child in LaGrange


LAGRANGE, Ga. —(1-4-16)    A 2-year-old is recovering after being shot in Troup County.

Police say another child pulled the trigger inside the Wood Glen Apartment Complex in LaGrange.

Channel 2’s Rikki Klaus went by the apartment on North Cary Street, but no one was home.

Neighbors say the family went to the hospital Monday afternoon, when a two-year-old girl was shot in the torso. A neighbor upstairs, who did not want to be identified, heard the screams.

"It was just scary. Real scary. I didn't know what was going on." The neighbor said. "It was just hysterical. You know, screams, a lot of screams."

Klaus saw LaGrange police on scene, investigating. They said another child shot the 2-year-old while playing with a gun.

Police said two adult females were home at the time of the shooting. One was the child’s mother. There were three other children in the apartment as well, ages 10, 3 and 1.

Around 4:30 p.m. an emergency medical helicopter flew the wounded child to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.

The neighbor said she feels sad for the family that's always been nice to her.

"And especially about a child, a baby. I have one of my own and I can only imagine how that mother must feel. So it's very scary," the neighbor said.

Investigators say the child who shot the toddler is with the family.

No charges have been filed, and so far-no names have been released.

At last check, the child who was shot underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706-812-1000.


http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/2-year-old-shot-another-child-lagrange/npxZB/





Dad charged after son accidentally shoots, kills little brother


GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN)   (1-4-16)    – A Goodlettsville father has been indicted on two felonies in the accidental shooting death of his 5-year-old son.

It happened on Nov. 21 just before Thanksgiving after the child’s big brother got a hold of the father’s loaded handgun and pulled the trigger.

The 5-year-old boy was hit in the head and died at the family’s apartment off Moss Trail.

Their father, 31-year-old Robert Turner, is charged with felony criminal negligent homicide and reckless endangerment.

Police say it was his semi-automatic handgun with a laser site that was used in the accidental shooting.

Turner is accused of messing around with the laser, pointing it at the wall so their cat could chase it.

He allegedly put the gun down for 30 seconds when his 7-year-old picked it up and accidentally pulled the trigger, killing his little brother.

Nashville self-defense expert Buford Tune told News 2 that a gun is nothing to be played with, laser or no laser.

“You have a semi-automatic, it has a light trigger, usually a 5 to 5.5-pound trigger any kid can press,” Tune said.

“Leaving it laying there, I have a big problem with that,” he added.

Tune says education is the key.

“You can say, ‘Stop! Don’t touch it! Go tell an adult! Get away from it. Don’t pick it up! Don’t touch it; go tell someone!’” he explained.

Turner is scheduled to be in Davidson County court on Jan 13. for his arraignment.


http://news10.com/2016/01/04/dad-charged-after-son-accidentally-shoots-kills-little-brother/




Child wounded in shooting at Spring home


Spring TX,  (1-4-16)   Montgomery County deputies are investigating what they are calling an accidental shooting that hospitalized a child.
Deputies responded to reports of the shooting at around 5 p.m. Sunday at the 30700 block of Eastridge Drive in Spring, said Montgomery County Sheriff's Lt. Brady Fitzgerald.
The wounded child was taken to a hospital with non life-threatening injuries, he said.
He said no arrests have been made and declined to describe how the child was shot.
Fitzgerald said Monday that deputies are still investigating the incident.


http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Child-wounded-in-shooting-at-Spring-home-6736257.php






Deputies: St. Cloud boy, 2, in critical condition after being accidentally shot


ST. CLOUD, FL  (1-4-16)   -- A 2-year-old St. Cloud boy is in critical condition at Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital after he was shot Monday evening.

The shooting happened just after 6 p.m. at a home on Michigan Avenue.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting is an isolated incident and they are not actively looking for a suspect.
Deputies said a family member of the boy called 911 to report the shooting.

Detectives said evidence is pointing to an accidental shooting and that a small caliber handgun was used.

"They're talking to individuals that were at the residence and possibly near the residence and we have forensics out gathering some evidence," said Twis Lizasuain from the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

The boy’s name has not been released.


http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2016/1/4/st_cloud_boy_2_in_cr.html






Mother of three accidentally shot and killed by her fiance


SANDUSKY, OH  (1-4-16)   (13abc Action News) - Family members of Katelin Castile, 26, and Jermane Kennedy, 26, said their love ran deep. They were high school sweethearts who had three kids together.

However, on January 1, 2016 at 934 W. Washington Street Sandusky police said an accidental gun shot went off from Kennedy’s 9mm semi-automatic handgun. Castile was shot in the neck by her fiancé. She died at Firelands Hospital nearly two hours later.

“I know it was a terrible accident. I was there,” said Jermane’s sister Krystal Cruz. “Jermane would never do anything to hurt Kate. Kate was his life.”

Police believe Kennedy was trying to show a friend his gun and the weapon discharged.

Both families are mourning while Kennedy remains behind bars on a felonious assault charge.

“My brother is a big teddy bear,” said Jasmine Kennedy. “He loved Kate more than anything. That’s the love people search for.”

“We don’t have anyone to blame,” said Katelin’s sister Jade Castile. “We want to be mad at someone, but there’s no energy for that. It’s just an accident that’s sick.”

Katelin’s best friend said she feels sorry for Kennedy.

“He’s sitting in a room by himself,” Brittany Hartwig said. “You know we all have somebody to morn with and hug and cry and I just hate to hear that he’s just sitting in a room with nothing but his thoughts.”

The Castile family is having to deal with the loss of someone special after the family was hit with a violent tragedy about a year and a half ago. Denzel Castile, 19, was charged with aggravated murder of his cousin 11-week-old Athena Castile.

“We’ve dealt with this before. We have no one to hate,” said Jade Castile. “When something like this happens you want someone to hate. You want to take your anger out. . . We have no one to hate. So we’ve been there before.”

Now standing strong again after another death.

“We are an unbreakable family,” said Cruz. “We’re a family that has been together for 14 years and we’ve never separated. Her family is our family.”

Katelin’s family has a Gofundme account set up. Click on https://www.gofundme.com/kah3fpfd to donate.



http://www.13abc.com/home/headlines/Mother-of-three-accidentally-shot-and-killed-by-her-fiance-364199161.html




Teen accidentally shot himself, blamed it on fleeing assailant, cops say


 Paterson, NJ,  (1-4-16)  A teen found with a gunshot wound in his upper leg told police he’d been shot by an assailant — but actually accidentally shot himself and lied about it, police say.

 Paterson police saying they responded to the reported shooting Saturday evening to find a 16-year-old in a home, wounded. The teen reportedly said he’d been walking home when a man got out of a Dodge Charger, shot him and drover off.
Police have recovered the weapon they believe the teen was using, the report said. He’s expected to be charged with weapons offenses.
“The Paterson Police Department takes this seriously and will not be fooled by anyone,” Police Director Jerry Speziale said in a statement cited in multiple reports.


http://nj1015.com/teen-accidentally-shot-himself-blamed-it-on-fleeing-assailant-cops-say/

(5 wounded/ 0) Two year old shot grabs gun, shot in head.

Boyfriend accidentally shoots girlfriend in leg


OCEANSIDE, CA.  (1-3-16)   A woman who originally told officers she was shot by an unknown assailant later admitted her boyfriend accidentally shot her while showing her a gun in her apartment Saturday night, Oceanside police said.

The woman called 911 and said she’d been standing in front of her apartment building on Edgehill Lane near Oceanside Boulevard when she was shot in the leg about 9:30 p.m., Oceanside police Lt. Taurino Valdovinos said. But investigating officers soon started to question her story, the lieutenant said.

They searched her apartment and found evidence that the shooting had taken place inside. The victim ultimately told officers that her boyfriend was showing her a gun when he accidentally shot her, Valdovinos said.

She was taken to a hospital with an injury that wasn’t life-threatening.

http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/jan/03/woman-accidental-shooting-oceanside/






Holly Man Shoots Self Through Hand

Holly Township, MI – (1-4-16)   Accidental Shooting: On January 1, 2016 at approximately 1 30 AM, troopers were dispatched to the Genesys Health Park in reference to an accidental shooting. Further investigation revealed that a 61 year old male from Holly Township, was given a 32cal Walter PPK. 1945 Semi Auto and he thought was empty. He pulled back the slide and the gun went off. The bullet went through the palm of his hand and out on the back side of his hand. He stated he didn’t believe it was loaded because his mother had it and before that his father.

His wife was upstairs in bed when she heard the shot go off. She immediately drove him to the hospital. The victim was treated and released.

NOTE:  Police Reports come directly from the Police Department or agency involved and are written by the person or agency listed below the title.  We generally run these “as is” or with minimal editing for punctuation, spelling, etc. Suspects should not be presumed guilty. Those needing more information about a case are encouraged to follow up with the reporting agency or court system for the most current information.


http://oaklandcounty115.com/2016/01/04/holly-man-accidentally-shoots-self-through-hand/




Police investigating after teen shot in bedroom of East Knoxville home


KNOXVILLE (WATE) – (1-3-16)  A teen is recovering at UT Medical Center after being shot in the upper leg.

Knoxville Police say the shooting happened at 12:48 Sunday morning at a home in the 400 block of South Hembree Street, beside Austin East Magnet High School.

Officers say a 15-year-old boy was in his bedroom, with some friends, when he heard a loud bang and felt a sharp pain.

The teen’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening.

During an investigation, officers could not find a weapon, and could not determine whether the shooting was intentional.

http://wate.com/2016/01/03/police-investigating-after-teen-shot-in-bedroom-of-east-knoxville-home/





BABY SHOT IN SOUTH COUNTY

Montgomery County, Tex.  (1-3-16)  Late Sunday afternoon Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an accidental shooting on Eastridge Drive in the Legends Ranch Subdivision. The call came in from a woman who stated her husband was cleaning a gun and the child was accidently shot. MCHD also responded and found a two-year old with a bullet wound to the hand. The child was transported to Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.  According to Montgomery County Detectives, the child’s father had been cleaning  his 9mm pistol. He became distracted and set it down. That is when the child started to handle the weapon and it went off. The child is in stable condition.

http://montgomerycountypolicereporter.com/baby-shot-in-south-county/




Teen in critical condition after accidental shooting


Memphis, TN, (1-3-16)  Memphis police tell FOX13 a teenager accidentally shot himself and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

It happened just before noon in the 300 Block of Gaston.

When police got to the house, a man told them that as he was approaching his house he heard 2 gunshots from inside.

The man's son opened the door and said he had shot himself.

The man started to take his son to the hospital when he spotted a fireman.

The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say this is an ongoing investigation, but the injuries appear to be accidental.

http://www.fox13memphis.com/news/teen-in-critical-condition-after-accidental-shooting/12884472

(8 wounded/ 2 dead) Gunskilltoo, Jan 2nd; Ten negligence incidents. Guns are safe?

Victim injured in accidental shooting at downtown Dallas Omni


Dallas, Tex. -  (1-2-16)   A shot fired inside a hotel room at the downtown Dallas Omni Hotel was the result of an accidental shooting, according to Dallas police.

The shooting happened Friday night at the hotel on Lamar Street around 10:30. Police responded to a call about a shooting on the 23rd floor of the hotel. They found a victim with a gunshot wound in the torso lying in the hallway. The victim had been inside the hotel room with friends and somebody accidentally fired the shot, police said.

The victim is being treated at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.

http://www.fox4news.com/news/67919517-story







Mobile police investigating gunshot wound to head as accidental


Mobile Al.  (1-2-16)   An 18-year-old male received a life-threatening gunshot wound to his head Saturday afternoon at South Haven Apartments, at 3577 Dauphin Island Parkway in Mobile, according to authorities.

A Mobile Police Department spokeswoman told FOX10 News the incident is being investigated as an accidental shooting. It was not clear right away whether the gunshot wound was self-inflicted or someone else is responsible.

http://www.wbtv.com/story/30870362/mobile-police-investigating-gunshot-wound-to-head-as-accidental






Police: Man accidentally shot while hunting in Suffolk


Suffolk, VA.  (1-2-16) Suffolk police say a man on a hunting trip was accidentally shot by another hunter Saturday morning.

The man was shot in the 2600 block of Jackson Road, which is wooded and rural, according to a statement from Timothy Kelley, spokesman for the city of Suffolk.

Suffolk police responded to the scene at 9:40 a.m. and found a man, whose exact age wasn’t being released, with “minor gunshot injuries,” Kelley said. He was treated and released from Sentara Obici Hospital.

A preliminary investigation found that another hunter who was trying to shoot a deer accidentally struck the man, Kelley said.

Police do not expect to file charges, and the shooting appears accidental, Kelley said. The incident is still under investigation by police and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

Kelley said that there was no additional information available.


http://touch.dailypress.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-85471383/




New Year's party shooting hospitalizes two East Texans


TRINITY, TX (KTRE) - (1-2-16)  Two East Texans were hospitalized for gunshot wounds in Trinity following a New Year's party.

According to the Trinity Police Department, two men, 19 and 20, of Trinity, were hospitalized for gunshot wounds after a shooting at Club Kroxx-D-Trakx (Old Charlie Mae's) on New Year's Day. One of the men was flown by helicopter to a regional hospital.

The Trinity Police Department issued a statement saying that Chief Jones expressed concerns for the party beforehand, warning event promoters, but the party went on as scheduled.

Police say the shooting is under investigation. If you have any information, you are asked to contact the Trinity Police Department at (903)594-2505.

http://www.kswo.com/story/30869828/new-years-party-shooting-hospitalizes-two-east-texans




York County shooting appears to be accidental, official says


Yorktown, VA.   (1-1-16)  The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was shot Friday afternoon, an official said.

The incident happened just after 12:45 p.m. in the 800 block of Piccadilly Loop in Yorktown, according to Lt. Dennis Ivey.

Officials believe the shooting was accidental, but the incident is still under investigation, Ivey said.

The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

No additional details have been released.






Fatal New Year’s shooting,  Investigators do not suspect foul play


Altus, OK.  (1-2-16)  Altus Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened New Year’s Day in the 12oo block of W. Wingfield. According to Altus Police Chief Tim Murphy, the shooting appears to be have been accidental shooting.

According to Murphy, the shooting call came in at 12:38 p.m. on Jan. 1. When police arrived they discovered the body of a 62-year-old male victim outside under a carport. The victim was transported to Jackson County Memorial Hospital by EMS personnel and was later pronounced dead.

Police did recover a handgun, at the scene, near where the victim was found.

Murphy said that investigators believe the victim was attempting to secure the family dog to a chain outside when a gun the victim was carrying was dropped. The gun discharged, striking the victim in the upper right thigh.

“Other family members present at the home tell investigators they heard a gunshot,” said Murphy. “They went outside and discovered the victim laying on the ground.”

At this time investigators do not suspect foul play in the man’s death. The victim was taken to the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

Reach Michael Bush at fbush@civitasmedia.com

http://altustimes.com/top-stories/2818/fatal-new-years-shooting








Accident wounds corrections officer


Chino, CA.  -  (1-2-16)   A California Department of Corrections officer was treated for a gunshot wound to her hip Wednesday at the shooting range at California Institution for Men in Chino.
“Her weapon discharged while she was trying to holster it,” said Chino Valley Fire District spokeswoman Massiel Ladron De Guevara.
Paramedics were called to the shooting range near Central Avenue and El Prado Road at 11:06 a.m. on a report of an accidental shooting.
The officer, who was identified only as a woman in her 40s, was taken by ambulance to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton. She has since been released.
The injured woman does not work for CIM, but is a backgrounds investigator working out of Rancho Cucamonga.
No other injuries were reported.


http://www.championnewspapers.com/news/article_7d2c1baa-b003-11e5-8332-b72e4064e37a.html




Fatal shooting under investigation in Nashua


NASHUA, Iowa – (1-2-16)   Authorities are investigating a shooting death at a home in Nausha.

Authorities from several agencies are gathering evidence at a home on the 100 block of St. Lawrence Street.  An officer on the scene tells KIMT News 3’s Levi Ismail that they believe the shooting was accidental, but they are gathering more information to make sure.



Law enforcement members from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Office, Nashua Police, and Iowa State Patrol are on the scene.

More information will be seen here and on KIMT News 3 Sunday when it’s available.


http://kimt.com/2016/01/03/fatal-shooting-under-investigation-in-nashua/







Colorado Springs Police Blotter


22379 Record ID
Colorado Springs, Co.  (1-1-16)  The Colorado Springs Police Department received a call for service for a medical assist at the 2000 block of Del Mar Dr. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound.

The male victim was transported to a local hospital for a non-life threatening wound. The male victim was unwilling to provide information as to how he was shot. At this time there is no suspect information and the investigation is continuing.


https://www.springsgov.com/units/police/policeblotter.asp

(4 wounded/ 2 dead) Gunskilltoo Jan 2nd; Shot celebrating, showing off, putting out the dog.

Altus man dies from accidental shooting


ALTUS, OK (KSWO) – (1-1-16)  Altus police say a man died in an accidental shooting Friday afternoon.

Police were called to a home on the 1200 block of West Wingfield at 12:38 p.m. Friday and found a 62-year-old man under the home’s carport. The man was taken to Jackson County Memorial Hospital and later pronounced dead.

Investigators believe the man was trying to secure the family dog to a chain when the gun he had fell and discharged. He was shot in the upper right thigh.

Family at the home told police the heard the gunshot, went outside and found the man lying on the ground.

Foul play is not suspected at this time. His body was taken to the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

http://www.kswo.com/story/30867110/altus-man-dies-from-accidental-shooting




York County Sheriff’s respond to accidental shooting


GRAFTON, Va. (WAVY) – Police are currently investigating an accidental shooting that occurred in the 800 block of Piccadilly Loop near the George Washington Square Shopping Center Friday afternoon.

The victim was taken to the hospital and is currently being treated for injuries. It is unknown if they were life-threatening.

Police say that the shooting is considered accidental, but it is still currently under investigation.

Stay tuned to WAVY.com for updates.


http://wavy.com/2016/01/01/york-county-sheriffs-respond-to-accidental-shooting/




Police: 22-year-old man shot & injured near 21st and Locust

MILWAUKEE —(12-31-15)   Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 21st and Locust on Thursday evening, December 31st.

It happened around 5:30 p.m.

Police say a 22-year-old man was shot and hurt in this incident. It is believed he will survive.

No one is in custody.

There is no word on a motive for this shooting at this time.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

http://fox6now.com/2015/12/31/police-22-year-old-man-shot-injured-near-21st-and-locust/






Gaffney Man Accidentally Shoots, Kills Self On New Years Eve


Gaffney, SC,  (1-1-16)  A Gaffney man was killed when he accidentally shot himself at his home on New Years Eve, according to the coroner.

Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says that witnesses reported 20-year-old Tezlar Wayne Ross and three others were looking at a .380 handgun at around 6:30pm when Ross took the magazine out of the gun and placed it to his head joking with the others when the gun discharged.

Ross died at the scene and his death is still under investigation.

http://wspa.com/2016/01/01/gaffney-man-accidentally-shoots-self-on-new-years-eve/

Man shot, leaving New Year's Eve celebration in downtown Mobile

MOBILE, AL (WALA) - (1-1-16)    On Friday, January 1, 2016 at approximately 12:46 a.m. Mobile police officers responded to a report of a one shot in Bienville Square.

The victim told officers they were leaving the concert when they heard a gunshot. The 46-year-old man had a gunshot wound to his leg; he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim's injury was non-life threatening.

Detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 208-7211 or 208-7000 CrimeStoppers.

http://www.kptv.com/story/30868552/man-shot-leaving-new-years-eve-celebration-in-downtown-mobile




Man firing gun to celebrate New Year's accidentally shoots woman


KENNER, La. - (1-1-160  A Kenner man firing a gun toward an empty lot in celebration of New Year's, had one of the bullets ricochet off of a metal pole and strike a woman who was getting out of a nearby car, according to police.

The victim was taken to University Hospital, treated and released.

Brandon Smith, 26, was arrested and booked with aggravated battery, negligent injury and illegal discharge of a firearm.

Police said they responded to a call of a woman shot and learned that Smith had been standing on the second floor of a balcony at his apartment complex and that he fired several shots into an empty lot.

"As a result of his negligent behavior, one of the rounds ricocheted off a metal pole and struck a 40-year-old woman in the abdominal area as she exited a vehicle," said a police spokesman.

Kenner Police said they obtained a search warrant and found a .38 caliber handgun hidden in a vent inside of the apartment where Smith was staying. Police said Smith admitted to firing the gun in celebration.

http://www.wwltv.com/story/news/local/jefferson/2016/01/01/man-firing-gun-celebrate-new-years-accidentally-shoots-woman/78182532/

(2 wounded/ 1 dead) Gunskilltoo Jan 1st; Moron Takes Gun to an MRI

Gun discharges in MRI at Indianapolis Veterans Affairs hospital


Indianapolis,  (12-31-15)   A veteran was wounded Wednesday at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center when a handgun he brought into the Indianapolis hospital accidentally discharged in his pocket while he was in a procedure room — possibly an MRI suite.

Hospital officials confirmed the accidental shooting in a statement issued Thursday and reported the victim, whose name was not released, received immediate medical attention. The statement added the man's wound did not threaten his life.

A hospital spokesman initially confirmed in a telephone call from The Indianapolis Star that the incident involved an MRI, but the subsequent statement said only that the incident occurred "in a procedure room." When asked for clarification about the involvement of the MRI, the spokesman said in an email that the statement "is our response at this time."

The statement noted it is a violation of federal and state law to bring a firearm into the hospital and "notification of this law is posted at every entrance."

Having a gun or other metal object in the vicinity of an MRI machine would also be a violation of widely accepted medical and safety protocol, according to American Journal of Roentgenology, and could have fatal consequences. It was unclear Thursday if criminal charges would be pursued. The Marion County prosecutor's office was closed Thursday.

The accident at Roudebush may be the first time in the U.S. that a patient was wounded when a gun discharged in an MRI unit.

It also is at least the second instance of a handgun accidentally firing in the suite of one powerful imagining machines which, according to WebMD, use "a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body."

In the other case, according to a 2002 report in the American Journal of Roentgenology, a gun discharged in an MRI after it was pulled from the hand of an off-duty police officer as he attempted to place the weapon on a cabinet about 3 feet away from the MRI's magnet bore. No one was injured in that case.

In 2009, another off-duty police officer in Florida sustained a minor hand injury when her department-issued gun was pulled inside an MRI machine. Jacksonville TV station WJTX reported the injury occurred when her hand became trapped between the gun and magnet.

Another MRI accident — which involved a metal object, but not a gun — claimed the life of a 6-year-old New York boy in 2001.

The deadly accident at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., occurred when a metal oxygen tank about the size of a fire extinguisher was pulled into the MRI and fractured the boy's skull, according to the New York Times.

In a report on the 2002 incident in New York involving a handgun, the Journal of Roentgenology found, the police officer's "gun was immediately pulled into the bore, where it struck the left side and spontaneously discharged a round into the wall of the room at the rear of the magnet."

At the time the .45 caliber semiautomatic pistol fired, the report said, "it was reportedly in a cocked and locked position; that is, the hammer was cocked and the thumb safety was engaged to prevent the hammer from striking the firing pin." There also was a live round in the chamber.

"Many people who choose this weapon for personal protection will carry it in this manner because it allows them to quickly fire the weapon if needed," the report noted.

The discharge was likely "a result of the effect of the magnetic field on the firing pin block," the report said.

"The firing pin block was probably drawn into its uppermost position by force of the magnetic field. The firing pin block has to overcome only light pressure from a relatively small spring to release the firing pin. The pistol was likely drawn into the magnetic field so that the muzzle struck the magnet's bore first. With the firing pin allowed to move freely in its channel, the force of the impact on the muzzle end was sufficient to cause the firing pin to overcome its spring pressure and move forward to strike the primer of the chambered round."

The report noted there were several points leading up to the incident where it could — and should — have been prevented.

"When the officer came in with the gun, it should have been immediately secured in a safe location, even before the officer changed for the examination," the report found.

"The technologist, knowing the officer had a firearm, should have instructed him that under no circumstances could he bring the weapon into the MR suite. Also, the technologist should have been monitoring the officer more closely to make sure he did not enter the MR suite with the weapon. Signs should have been posted at that site, if they were not already there, warning the public of the dangers of approaching the magnetic field of the MR imager with implants, metallic devices, or objects such as firearms."

The report concluded: "All radiologists should reexamine our own site's screening methods to ensure that steps are implemented to prevent such a situation from ever recurring."

Because Roudebush officials declined to comment, other than issuing a short statement, it was not clear what steps the hospital takes to warn or prevent patients for taking metal objects into MRI rooms.

The statement did say the hospital "strives to provide a safe and healthy atmosphere for veteran patients … and will continue to focus on providing a safe and healthy atmosphere for our veterans and staff."

It was also unclear Thursday how the Roudebush patient got into the procedure room with the loaded gun.

Dr. Emanuel Kanal, a former chair of the American College of Radiology MR Safety Committee, said in an article posted on DiagnosticImaging.com that hospital leaders must take precautions to prevent projectile accidents.

“The most serious incidents, albeit quite rare, involve projectile effects,” he said. “These need to be addressed if we are to significantly lower the incidence of MR-safety relative adverse events.”

The article noted there are no uniform safety guidelines or federal regulations. Kanal said such rules should come from within the radiology community.

“I do not, at this time, believe that external regulation is needed, with one caveat," he said. "MR sites must accept standardization of MR safety practices upon themselves in order to coherently and consistently prevent MR safety-related incidents and injuries.”

Call Star reporter Tim Evans at (317) 444-6204. Follow him on Twitter: @starwatchtim.

http://www.indystar.com/story/news/2015/12/31/gun-discharges-mri-va-hospital/78136982/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=






16-year-old killed in hunting accident
Shooting death at Delta National Forest under investigation


SHARKEY COUNTY, Miss. —A 16-year-old boy died in a hunting accident on New Year’s Eve.


The Sharkey County sheriff said the shooting was reported about 7 a.m. Thursday at Delta National Forest.

Cayle Mitchell Taylor, of Franklinton, Louisiana, died after he was accidentally shot by his father, the Sharkey County coroner said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, the coroner said.

The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is heading up the investigation


http://www.wapt.com/news/central-mississippi/16yearold-killed-in-hunting-accident/37214346



Relative Accidentally Shoots Family Member


SAN ANTONIO TX,   (12-31-15)  A woman was shot in the leg by a family member Thursday morning. Police said that a woman was accidentally shot by her nephew in the leg on the 7000 block of Chambers Street near Fredericksburg Road around 1:25 a.m. Thursday morning. According to a police report, the woman’s nephew was playing with his gun under the table that was surrounded by family members when the gun accidentally discharged and fired a shot into the woman’s leg. The woman said the shooting was accidental and that she was not going to pursue any charges against her nephew. The woman was taken to University Hospital where she is expected to be ok.

http://www.news4sanantonio.com/news/features/crime-tracker/stories/Gun-accidentally-goes-off-injuring-woman-246798.shtml