March Summary; 56 kids shot, 22 public incidents of gun negligence


Public

Gunfire punctuates road rage dispute
SANDPOINT, ID (3-1-16)
http://www.bonnercountydailybee.com/news/local/article_1c211270-df79-11e5-9fbc-db2ed48ecb60.html

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg, then friend arrested
Bibb County, Ga (3-2-16)
http://www.macon.com/news/local/crime/article63648082.html

Woman, 22, in stable condition after shooting in East Cocalico Township
EAST COCALICO TOWNSHIP, Pa (3-2-16)
http://fox43.com/2016/03/02/woman-22-in-stable-condition-after-shooting-in-east-cocalico-township/

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg at Overland Park business
Overland Park, Ks (3-4-16)
http://www.kctv5.com/story/31390189/man-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-leg-at-overland-park-business

Gun accidentally discharged at Southwest Center Mall
DALLAS, Tx (2-4-16)
http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/suspect-arrested-after-firing-gun-inside-southwest-center-mall/67975648

Accidental shooting outside West Town Mall
KNOXVILLE, Tn. (3-5-16)
http://www.local8now.com/content/news/Accidental-shooting-outside-West-Town-Mall-371142681.html

KY man arrested after allegedly firing gun in Waffle House bathroom
PADUCAH, KY (3-9-16)
http://www.kfvs12.com/story/31428198/ky-man-arrested-after-allegedly-firing-gun-in-waffle-house-bathroom

Employees find bullet hole at local restaurant
CORPUS CHRISTI (3-9-16)
http://www.kztv10.com/story/31427897/employees-find-bullet-hole-at-local-restaurant

Man fires gun to scare corpses
Watson, Mn (3-11-16)
http://www.walkermn.com/news/regional-roundup/article_6a11c6fc-e78d-11e5-8229-4f7724605f99.html

Grocery store employee accidentally shot by manager
Chicago, Il (3-14-16)
http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-86215799/

Man drunkenly shot himself at Bristol Polish American Club: police
BRISTOL, CN (3-15-16)
http://www.centralctcommunications.com/bristolpress/article_1898b976-eaf7-11e5-9992-43f05e25061b.html

Patient accidentally shoots himself at VA Medical Center annex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (3-18-16)
http://wiat.com/2016/03/18/patient-accidentally-shoots-himself-at-va-medical-center-annex/

Man Accidentally Shoots Himself Outside Abilene Bar
ABILENE, TX (3-18-16)
http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/man-accidentally-shoots-himself-outside-abilene-bar

Boy on bicycle accidentally shot
Atlanta, Ga (3-22-16)
http://www.11alive.com/news/accidental-shooting/94987538

Man arrested following accidental Harpursville school bus shooting
Harpursville, NY (3-22-16)
http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Man-arrested-following-accidental-Harpursville-school-bus-shooting-373111201.html

1 shot on campus of Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC (3-23-16)
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article67870562.html

Not arrested in 2014 shooting death, Hernando County man faces gun charge
RIDGE MANOR, FL (3-23-16)
http://www.home.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/not-arrested-in-2014-shooting-death-hernando-county-man-faces-new-gun/2270540

BHC man injured in accidental shooting
FORT MOHAVE, AZ (3-25-16)
http://www.mohavedailynews.com/news/bhc-man-injured-in-accidental-shooting/article_0a31703c-f25c-11e5-bfaf-7fa991a34d24.html

Harrison Twp victim says shooting accidental
HARRISON TWP, Oh (3-26-16)
http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/harrison-twp-victim-says-shooting-accidental/nqsp5/

Man accidentally shots self at O'Charley's in Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, MS (3-26-16)
http://www.wdam.com/story/31572127/man-accidentally-shots-self-at-ocharleys-in-southaven

18-Year-Old Shot Accidentally by Stray Bullet
SOLANO COUNTY, CA (3-26-16)
http://fox40.com/2016/03/26/18-year-old-shot-accidentally-by-stray-bullet/

Prospective gun buyer shoots self at Macon store
MACON, GA (3-28-16)
http://www.macon.com/news/local/article68584662.html




Child (56)

Teen shooting likely accidental, police say
Winchester, Il   (3-2-16) 

Sanford police arrest man in accidental shooting death of 6-year-old
Cops: 6-year-old A'letha Burke killed while handling unsecured gun
SANFORD, Fl. (3-2-16)

Teen accidentally shot himself
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX (3-2-16)

3-year-old injured in accidental shooting in Graves Co. KY
GRAVES COUNTY, KY (3-3-16)  


Fort Valley police: No one hurt when minors accidentally discharge gun
Fort Valley, Ga (3-4-16) 

MHS student shot in the head, 1 charged
MORGANTOWN, W.VA (3-7-16) 

Deputies: Toddler Reportedly Shot Herself in South Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, CA (3-7-16) 

1 teen dead, another in custody in Jasper Co.
LAUREL, Ms. (3-8-16)  

Largo Teen Injured In Apparent Accidental Shooting
The 16-year-old Largo boy was struck in the left hand, police say.
Largo, FL (3-8-16) 

Deputies: Jacksonville woman shot by 4-year-old son 'stable'
PALATKA, Fla. (3-8-16)

Cedar Rapids teen charged after shots fired incident
Police: Unclear if teen was intending to shoot at nearby police officer
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA (3-8-16) 

UPDATE: Morgantown Teen Dies After Accidental Shooting
Morgantown, W, Va (3-10-16)

Cheyenne police say man accidentally wounded infant son with handgun

Cops: Child accidentally shoots, kills himself
NORCROSS, Ga. (3-11-16)   

2 Dead, 3 Wounded In Shootings Since Thursday, Police Say
Chicago, Il  (3-11-16)  

Several injured in accidental shooting at gun range
OCALA, Fla. (3-12-16)

13 Year-Old Boy Dies In Accidental Shooting
MAHASKA COUNTY, IA (3-12-16)

6-year-old Gwinnett boy shot in chest during birthday party  
Lawrenceville, Ga (3-13-16) 

UPDATE: Teen shot in Chattanooga, believed to be "accidental"
Chattanooga, Tn (3-14-16) 

Teenager dies in accidental shooting inside Northland home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (3-15-16) 

Teen victim of accidental shooting in MacArthur
MacArthur, Wy (3-15-16) 

Pregnant teen killed with 12-gauge shotgun, suspect says shooting accidental
Whitehaven, Tn (3-15-16) 

SCMPD: Teen accidentally shot by friend
Savannah, Ga (3-16-16) 

CHARGES PENDING AGAINST TEEN AFTER BRAINERD ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING
Chicago. Il (3-16-17) 

Teen shot in foot; man charged; thought to be accidental
Martinsville, Va (3-16-16) 

EM teen shoots himself in the hand while 'horsing around'
EAST MOLINE, Il (3-17-16)
http://www.qconline.com/news/crime/em-teen-shoots-himself-in-the-hand-while-horsing-around/article_9d1cb6f0-6b89-555f-8961-afce7a564ee2.html

Police: Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself in Annandale
FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA (3-17-16)
http://patch.com/virginia/annandale/police-boy-accidentally-shoots-himself-annandale-0

Family of 12-year-old boy said shooting was accidental; hospital confirms boy is recovering well
Levelland, Tx (3-20-16)
http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2016-03-19/family-12-year-old-levelland-boy-said-shooting-was-accidental-hospital#.Vu5eGhyxWrg

Police: New Castle Avenue shooting accidental, self-inflicted
Wilmington, De (3-19-16) 

14-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg
NASHVILLE, Tn (3-19-16)

7-year-old Englewood boy fatally shoots himself
Chicago, Il (3-20-16) 

Hart County accidental shooting
CUB RUN, Ky. (3-21-16) 


Cops: 15-year-old Apopka girl killed while teens played with gun
Apopka, Fl (3-21-16) 

Boy on bicycle accidentally shot
Atlanta, Ga (3-22-16) 

Police investigate after girl shot in the neck in Grand Crossing home 
CHICAGO (3-22-16) 

Teenager injured after apparent accidental shooting in Toledo
TOLEDO, Oh. (3-22-16) 
http://nbc24.com/news/local/teenager-injured-after-apparent-accidental-shooting-in-toledo

Teen dies in Cedar Rapids shooting
Cedar Rapids, Ia (3-19-16)
http://www.kwwl.com/story/31518803/2016/03/19/teen-dies-in-cedar-rapids-shooting

Child injured in shooting in Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky.(3-23-16)
http://www.wlky.com/news/child-injured-in-shooting-in-russell-neighborhood/38659068

Boy, 4, recovering after accidental shooting
BIRMINGHAM, AL (3-25-16)http://www.kmov.com/story/31565076/boy-4-recovering-after-accidental-shooting

7-yr old child shot, 5-yr old run over in chain of events
SAN ANGELO, TX (3-25-16)
http://www.sanangelonow.com/7-yr-old-child-shot-5-yr-old-run-chain-events/

Accidental Shooting Injures 11-Year-Old
MEMPHIS, TN (3-25-16)
http://www.localmemphis.com/news/local-news/11-year-old-shot-on-winchester

MACON MAN SHOT IN FACE, DEPUTIES INVESTIGATE
MACON, Ga (3-26-16)
http://www.41nbc.com/2016/03/25/macon-man-shot-after-gun-goes-off-accidentally/

Boy, 7, remains hospitalized after shooting by mother in Dundalk domestic dispute
Baltimore, Md (3-27-16)
http://touch.baltimoresun.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-86356209/

17 year old dead after Sunday shooting
Linclon County, Ms (3-28-16)
http://www.dailyleader.com/2016/03/28/17-year-old-dead-after-sunday-shooting/

Mother charged with shooting 17-year-old son; claims it was accidental
Memphis, Tn (2-28-26)
http://www.wmcactionnews5.com/story/31579401/mother-charged-with-shooting-17-year-old-son-claims-it-was-accidental

Boy, 13, who was featured in anti-violence PSA critically injured in shooting
CHICAGO, IL (3-29-16)
http://cw39.com/2016/03/29/boy-13-who-was-featured-in-anti-violence-psa-critically-injured-in-shooting/

Douglas family wants answers in shooting death of 18-year-old
Douglas, Ga (3-29-16)
http://www.walb.com/story/31595356/douglas-family-wants-answers-in-shooting-death-of-18-year-old

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING BY TODDLER IN RIGBY
RIGBY, ID (3-30-16)
http://www.eastidahonews.com/2016/03/accidental-shooting-by-toddler-in-rigby/

Port St Lucie teen charged with having gun that wounded sister
PORT ST. LUCIE (3-31-16)
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/crime/st-lucie-county/port-st-lucie-teen-charged-with-having-gun-that-injured-sister-2f5a8c2f-e407-0465-e053-0100007f159b-374137721.html



Shot neighbor thru wall or floor

Accidental Shooting in St. Albans
ST. ALBANS, WV (3-3-16)
http://www.wowktv.com/story/31382862/accidental-shooting-in-st-albans

Police: Woman accidentally shot by neighbor cleaning gun
GREENSBURG, IN (3-8-16)
http://www.greensburgdailynews.com/news/local_news/police-woman-accidentally-shot-by-neighbor-cleaning-gun/article_a90d4186-4088-5638-9c0f-1959fc832589.html

Bullets shot through West Fargo apartment walls in accidental shooting
West Fargo, ND (3-10-16)
http://www.wday.com/news/north-dakota/3984160-bullets-shot-through-west-fargo-apartment-walls-accidental-shooting

Aiken man claims he accidentally shot man in neighboring apartment
Aiken, SC (3-17-16)
http://www.aikenstandard.com/article/20160317/AIK0102/160319487

Gun Accidentally Shot into the Room of a Baby in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tn (3-21-16)
http://wgnsradio.com/gun-accidentally-shot-into-the-room-of-a-baby-in-murfreesboro-cms-31980

Man shot while sleeping in his bed
CORPUS CHRISTI (3-23-16)
http://www.kztv10.com/story/31538467/man-shot-while-sleeping-in-his-bed

Three Southeast students accused in Carbondale shooting
Carbondale, Il (3-31-16)
http://www.semissourian.com/story/2291008.html




LEO (law enforcement officer)

Chief Deputy of the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office recovering after accidental shooting
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fl (3-3-16)
http://www.wpbf.com/news/-chief-deputy-of-the-st-lucie-county-sheriffs-office-recovering-after-accidental-shooting/38328902

OSP Trooper Don Frerichs found dead at Roseburg home.
Roseburg, Or (3-3-16)
http://www.nrtoday.com/news/20941968-113/osp-trooper-don-frerichs-found-dead-at-roseburg

NYPD cop accidentally shot by partner during drug arrest, cops say
New York, NY (3-8-16)
http://www.newsday.com/news/new-york/nypd-cop-accidentally-shot-by-partner-during-drug-arrest-cops-say-1.11552462

New Roads officer negligently discharges weapon, questions raised over investigation
NEW ROADS, La (3-11-16)
http://www.wbrz.com/news/new-roads-officer-negligently-discharges-weapon-questions-raised-over-investigation/

NYPD sergeant fired shot that accidentally hit plainclothes detective in buy-and-bust on Brooklyn street, sources say
New York NY (3-15-16)
http://usnewsnow.org/2016/03/nypd-sergeant-fired-shot-that-accidentally-hit-plainclothes-detective-in-buy-and-bust-on-brooklyn-street-sources-say/

Soldiers, friends: One shot, one charged with murder
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (3-21-16)
http://www.wral.com/fort-bragg-soldier-charged-with-murder-in-connection-to-saturday-shooting/15585727/

Lima Police officer accidentally shoots himself
Lima, Oh (3-29-16)
http://limaohio.com/news/173751/lima-police-officer-recovering-from-accidental-gunshot-wound-to-his-hand

Dashcam video shows FW officer-involved shooting
FORT WORTH, TX (3-30-16)
http://www.wfaa.com/news/crime/fw-police-release-dashcam-video-showing-officer-involved-shooting/110372292




Range

Man shoots self in gun store
GREENFIELD, IN  (3-9-16)  

Several injured in accidental shooting at gun range
OCALA, Fla. (3-12-16)

Deputies release details of fatal shooting at Brazos County gun range
BRAZOS COUNTY, TX (3-16-16) 




Defense gone awry

Steens man accidentally shoots mother
Steens, Ms (3-2-16)
http://www.cdispatch.com/news/article.asp?aid=48581

University of Akron football player injured after teammate accidentally shoots him
AKRON, OH (3-19-16)
http://fox8.com/2016/03/19/university-of-akron-football-player-injured-after-teammate-accidentally-shoots-him/

Police Respond to Shooting, Appears to be "Accidental"
PEORIA, IL (3-26-16)
http://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/police-respond-to-shooting-appears-to-be-accidental




Lied in report

Deputies: Man accidentally shot himself, made up 'shootout' story in Mount Clemens (lied)
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mi. (3-2-16)
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/deputies-man-accidentally-shot-himself-made-up-shootout-story-in-mount-clemens

Idaho man shoots himself in hand, claims robbery
KENNEWICK, Wash. (3-7-16)
http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/regional/idaho-man-shoots-himself-in-hand-claims-robbery/72348213

Kennewick man lies about gunshot wound to wrist
Kennewick, Wa (3-11-16)
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article65629722.html

Teen cited in false report of intruder inside Ventura home
Ventura, Ca (3-11-16)
http://www.vcstar.com/news/local/ventura/police-investigate-shooting-at-ventura-home--2dd1caf5-29fa-1a97-e053-0100007f319f-371855221.html

Police say Mesquite woman accidentally shot herself, made up story about gunman
Mesquite, Tx (3-18-16)
http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2016/03/police-say-mesquite-woman-accidentally-shot-herself-made-up-story-about-gunman.html/

Police: False shooting reports leeching resources real Savannah area crime
Savannah, Ga (3-21-16)
http://savannahnow.com/crime/2016-03-20/police-false-shooting-reports-leeching-resources-real-savannah-area-crime




Two in one shot

‘It just went off all by itself,’ Hartsville woman says of gun that wounded 2
HARTSVILLE, SC (3-3-16)
http://wbtw.com/2016/03/03/hartsville-woman-charged-after-accidental-shooting-involving-five-year-old/

Man accidentally shot himself, bullet struck girlfriend, Omaha police say
OMAHA, Neb. (3-6-16)
http://www.ketv.com/news/shooting-injures-two-people/38365626

Roanoke City Police are investigating an accidental shooting
ROANOKE, Va (3-8-16)
http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/roanoke-city-police-are-investigating-an-accidental-shooting/38410732

Several injured in accidental shooting at gun range
OCALA, Fla. (3-12-16)
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-accidental-shooting-gun-range-injures-people/

Two in hospital after shooting in Northumberland County
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa. (3-12-16)
http://www.wgal.com/news/two-in-hospital-after-shooting-in-northumberland-county/38483554

Man sought after bizarre Fairfax Co situation
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (3-24-16)
http://www.wusa9.com/news/local/springfield/man-sought-after-bizarre-fairfax-co-situation/99598615




Cleaning

Lexington man shot when roommate’s gun accidentally goes off
Lexington, Ky (2-4-16)
http://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article64151597.html

Man shot on Lampton Avenue
Jackson. Ms (3-5-16)
http://www.wdam.com/story/31395961/man-shot-on-lampton-avenue

Man accidentally shot during gun cleaning
RACINE , WI (3-6-16)
http://journaltimes.com/news/local/man-accidentally-shot-during-gun-cleaning/article_64cbddd8-0114-53d7-9299-a35474222568.html

Police: Woman accidentally shot by neighbor cleaning gun
GREENSBURG, IN (3-8-16)
http://www.greensburgdailynews.com/news/local_news/police-woman-accidentally-shot-by-neighbor-cleaning-gun/article_a90d4186-4088-5638-9c0f-1959fc832589.html

Man accidentally shoots self while cleaning gun in Madison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (3-11-16)
http://wkrn.com/2016/03/11/man-accidentally-shoots-self-while-cleaning-gun-in-madison/

Deputies: Man cleaning gun accidentally shoots self
HARRISON TWP, OH (3-14-16)
http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/accidental-shooting-reported-in-harrison-township/nqkHN/

ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING Cleaning Gun
Battle Creek, Mi (3-18-16)
http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/local/2016/03/18/police-fire-arson-arrest/81982438/

Dayton man accidentally shoots leg while cleaning gun
DAYTON, Oh (3-21-16)
http://wdtn.com/2016/03/21/dayton-man-accidentally-shoots-leg-while-cleaning-gun/

Miami County Sheriff’s Office reports
Miami County, Fl (3-24-16)
http://dailycall.com/news/public-records/8950/miami-county-sheriffs-office-reports-34

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg, deputies say
Spartanburg County, SC (3-25-16)
http://wspa.com/2016/03/25/man-accidentally-shoots-himself-in-leg-deputies-say/

Clayton man accidentally shoots brother's leg while cleaning handgun
CLAYTON, CA (3-26-16)
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_29687210/clayton-man-accidentally-shoots-brothers-leg-while-cleaning


























1 comment:

  1. BluelineApril 13, 2016 at 4:53 PM

    Sorry but I have to call BS on most of this. You say 56 children shot, but the stories don't back that up. You have one where a kid fired shots into the wall to escape punishment, no one was hit. How is that a child being shot?

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