Accidental Gun Deaths/Injuries
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Valley Bend Accidental Shooting Injures Father And Daughter
| Edgar Kelley | The Inter-Mountain | May 30, 2026
Two people were injured in Valley Bend, West Virginia after a man accidentally shot himself while taking apart a gun. Randolph County Sheriff Rob Elbon said the bullet went through the man’s left hand and wrist area before striking his daughter in the shoulder. The man was flown to Morgantown for treatment, while the daughter was taken to Davis Medical Center with superficial wounds.
Two-Year-Old Likely Shot Himself After Finding Gun In Nashville Apartment
| Megan Scarano and Holly Lehren | NewsChannel 5 Nashville | May 29, 2026
A 2-year-old boy in Nashville, Tennessee was shot in the chest after investigators said he likely found a pistol inside a North Nashville apartment and accidentally fired it. The shooting happened at Cumberland View housing on 26th Avenue North in the Buena Vista Heights neighborhood. Police said the child was taken to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital, was stable, and was expected to recover because the bullet missed vital organs.
Winston-Salem Juvenile Injured After Children Find And Manipulate Gun
| Kristen Moorhead | ABC45 | May 29, 2026
A juvenile in Winston-Salem, North Carolina was injured after two children found a firearm inside a home on Dunbarton Court and began manipulating it. Police said the gun discharged and struck one of the juveniles. The injured child was taken to Brenner’s Hospital and listed in stable condition, while investigators said the shooting appeared to be accidental.
Massachusetts Trooper Injured In Apparent Accidental Discharge At Acton Barn
| Frank O'Laughlin | Boston 25 News | May 28, 2026
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured in an apparent accidental discharge of his service weapon at a mounted unit barn on Wetherbee Street in Acton. State police said the trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to Lahey Hospital in Burlington, and was later released. The trooper was placed on administrative leave while the department investigated the firearm discharge.
Alexandria Man Injured While Cleaning Gun In Taylor Run Apartment
| Emily Leayman | ALXnow | May 28, 2026
A 33-year-old man in Alexandria, Virginia accidentally shot himself in the left hand at an apartment in the 100 block of West Taylor Run Parkway. Dispatch traffic indicated the gun discharged while it was being cleaned. Police said the accidental discharge was isolated, the injury was non-life-threatening, and no other people were hurt.
Beaumont Toddler Accidentally Shot By 17-Year-Old Sibling
| Amber Kite | FOX 26 Houston | May 27, 2026
A 2-year-old child in Beaumont, Texas was hospitalized after police said the child was accidentally shot by a 17-year-old sibling inside an apartment at Plymouth Village Apartments on Helbig Road. Police said the teenager drove the toddler to the hospital but left before officers arrived. The child was later airlifted to a Houston medical facility, and police said the teen was wanted on an aggravated assault warrant.
6-Year-Old Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself In St. Louis County
| First Alert 4 Staff | First Alert 4 | May 26, 2026
A 6-year-old boy, identified as Antone Little, died days after accidentally shooting himself in the face at a home in north St. Louis County, Missouri. Police said they were called to the 400 block of Midlothian Road after the child shot himself with a loaded gun. Authorities charged 19-year-old Arquez Phipps with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child causing serious physical injury after they said he admitted the gun was his and had been kept loaded between a mattress and box spring.
Juvenile In Critical Condition After Accidental Shooting In Southeastern Iowa
| KCRG Staff | KCRG | May 26, 2026
A juvenile girl was critically injured in an unintentional shooting near Libertyville in Jefferson County, Iowa. Deputies responded to the 2500 block of Douds Road after a report of an accidental shooting. Authorities said the juvenile was treated at the scene and then airlifted to the University of Iowa Hospital in critical condition while the circumstances remained under investigation.
Burke County Teen Dies From Apparent Accidental Shooting
| Staff | Go Foothills | May 20, 2026
An 18-year-old Burke County, North Carolina man died and his 47-year-old father was wounded after a handgun reportedly discharged at a residence on Mount Olive Church Road. Deputies identified the deceased victim as Dawson Timothy Whisenant and the wounded man as Timothy Floyd Whisenant. The shooting was described as an apparent accident, and authorities said the investigation remained ongoing.
Valdosta Teen Shot In Face In Shooting Believed To Be Accidental
| Staff | Lanier County News | May 21, 2026
Police in Valdosta, Georgia reported that a 14-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound to the face in an incident believed to be accidental. The report described the injury as involving a handgun and said the case was under investigation.
Winston-Salem Teen Recovers After Accidental Family Shooting
A 14-year-old in Winston-Salem, North Carolina was shot during what police described as a family “play-fighting” incident involving a firearm. The teen was reported to be recovering in stable condition, and a 20-year-old was charged in connection with the accidental discharge.
Dayton Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Cleaning Gun
| Staff | Shattered / Dayton 24/7 Now | May 18, 2026
A 22-year-old Dayton, Ohio man was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself while cleaning a gun. The injury was reported as non-life-threatening, and the incident was treated as an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Holts Summit Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In Shoulder
| Staff | Shattered / KRCG | May 18, 2026
A man in Holts Summit, Missouri suffered a shoulder wound after accidentally shooting himself. The injury was described as possibly life-threatening, and the incident was reported as an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Hillsborough Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg
Police in Hillsborough, North Carolina reported that an 18-year-old accidentally shot himself in the leg on Odie Street. The injury was described as non-life-threatening, and authorities treated the case as an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Atlanta Gun Accidentally Discharges While Being Shown Off
| Staff | Shattered / Atlanta News First | May 16, 2026
Two people were wounded in Atlanta, Georgia after a gun reportedly discharged while someone was showing it off. A man was struck in the stomach and a woman was struck in the leg. Both victims were reported to be in stable condition.
Knoxville Man Accidentally Shoots Himself In School Parking Lot
| Staff | Shattered / WVLT | May 16, 2026
An adult man in Knoxville, Tennessee accidentally shot himself while inside a vehicle in a high school parking lot. The report indicated the gun discharged while he was handling or unholstering it.
Paynesville Driver Seriously Injured By Stray Bullet
| Staff | Shattered / Local Minnesota Source | May 2026
A 78-year-old man, identified as James Poirot, was seriously injured near Paynesville, Minnesota after being struck by a stray bullet while driving. He was airlifted to a hospital for treatment, and the incident was reported as an accidental shooting involving a stray round.
Upper Darby Girl Killed After Juveniles Play With Gun
| 6abc Digital Staff and Briana Smith | 6abc | May 16, 2026
A 14-year-old girl was killed in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania after juveniles reportedly took a handgun from a bedroom closet and were playing with it when it fired. Authorities said a 14-year-old boy would be charged as an adult in connection with the fatal accidental shooting.
Florissant Father Charged After 3-Year-Old Killed In Accidental Shooting
| Staff | First Alert 4 | May 13, 2026
A 3-year-old boy was killed in an accidental shooting at a home in Florissant, Missouri. Prosecutors charged the child’s father, Jordan L. Burns, with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death after authorities said a gun had been left accessible.
Miami 6-Year-Old Shoots Himself With Mother’s Gun
| Staff | Shattered / CBS Miami | May 12, 2026
A 6-year-old boy in Miami, Florida shot himself in the shoulder with his mother’s gun. He was airlifted to a hospital and reported to be in good condition. The child’s mother was charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm.
Bronx Teen Critically Wounded While Playing With Gun
| Staff | Shattered / Local New York Source | May 2026
A 15-year-old boy in the Bronx was critically wounded after reportedly shooting himself in the head while playing with a gun at a baseball field. A 13-year-old friend was charged in connection with the incident.
Buhl Woman Critically Wounded In Accidental Shooting
| Staff | Shattered / Local Alabama Source | May 2026
A woman in Buhl, Alabama was critically wounded after being accidentally shot in the head during a small gathering where people were reportedly drinking and firing guns. The incident was reported as an accidental shooting.
Alexandria 4-Year-Old Killed After Children Play With Stolen Gun
| Staff | Shattered / Local Louisiana Source | May 9, 2026
A 4-year-old child, identified as Londen Austin, was killed in Alexandria, Louisiana after two unsupervised children reportedly played with a stolen gun following a birthday party. The shooting was reported as an accidental child firearm death.
Walnut Ridge Person Injured In Accidental Shooting
| Staff | Shattered / E-Comm News Network | May 2026
One person was taken to a hospital after an accidental shooting in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Few details were released, but the incident was reported as an accidental gunshot wound.
Salem Man Dies From Accidental Shooting
| Austin Williams | WJBD / Southern Illinois Now | May 8, 2026
A 25-year-old Salem, Illinois man, identified as Matthew Billingsley, died after an accidental shooting at his home. Authorities said he was apparently shot in the abdomen by a pistol he was placing into a concealed-carry holder.
Clinton Teen Wounded By Gun Believed To Be Unloaded
| Staff | Shattered / Local Iowa Source | May 2026
A 15-year-old boy in Clinton, Iowa was injured after a 23-year-old allegedly pointed a gun at him and it fired. Police said the suspect claimed people in the home routinely “dry fired” guns at one another, and the incident was reported as an accidental shooting involving a gun believed to be unloaded.
Kissimmee Man Killed After Friend Mishandles Loaded Gun
| Staff | FOX 35 Orlando | May 2026
A 21-year-old man, identified as Orlando Jose Canizales, was killed in Kissimmee, Florida after a friend allegedly mishandled a loaded gun and it fired. The friend was charged with manslaughter with a firearm.
Kent 8-Year-Old Girl Wounded In Accidental Shooting
| Staff | Shattered / Local Washington Source | May 2026
An 8-year-old girl in Kent, Washington suffered non-life-threatening injuries in an accidental shooting. She was treated at a hospital and later released.
Port Orchard Man Killed After Gun Discharges During Fake Argument
| Staff | Kitsap Daily News | May 4, 2026
A man was killed in Port Orchard, Washington after a gun discharged inside a car during what was described as a “fake argument.” The suspect reportedly said he was checking whether a round was in the chamber before the gun fired.
Dayton Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself In Arm
| Staff | Shattered / WHIO | May 2026
A 16-year-old boy in Dayton, Ohio accidentally shot himself in the upper arm while handling a gun at home. The injury was reported as non-life-threatening.
Farmington 10-Year-Old Shot In Leg In Parking Lot
| Staff | NBC Connecticut | May 2026
A 10-year-old child was accidentally shot in the leg in a parking lot at 1 Forest Park Drive in Farmington, Connecticut. Police responded to the scene and the child was taken for medical treatment.
