gun safety

Two-year-old fatally shoots his pregnant mom on accident

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In a heart-wrenching incident in Ohio, a two-year-old accidentally ended the lives of his mother and unborn sibling last week. This occurred when the toddler found his father’s gun in a drawer and unintentionally discharged it, hitting his mother. Laura Ilg, the 31-year-old mother, was able to call for help after she was struck. She told emergency services that her toddler had inadvertently fired the gun, hitting her in the back. When the police arrived …

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Young man charged with fatally shooting 15-year-old during car ride

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An 18-year-old man, Gabriel Hernandez, has been charged with the shooting of his 15-year-old acquaintance during a car ride over the weekend in Tolleson, Arizona. According to reports, the unidentified teen was transported to Banner Estrella Medical Center early on Sunday for his injuries. However, he was later pronounced dead. Legal documentation reveals the young victim was seated in the front passenger seat, with his mother at the wheel. In the backseat sat the mother’s …

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Teen accidentally shoots 12-year-old in the chest

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A 12-year-old boy narrowly escaped a deadly gunshot wound after an accident on Sunday evening. The investigation showed that a 14-year-old boy was using a handgun, which then unintentionally fired. The bullet struck the younger boy in the chest. Miraculously, the 12-year-old is expected to make a recovery, with the bullet avoiding any critical organs. Contrary to initial reports suggesting a drive-by shooting, the truth unfolded as the 14-year-old admitted to having bought the gun …

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Child Accidentally Kills 2-Year-Old Girl With Pellet Rifle

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A 2-year-old girl has died after being shot by a pellet rifle, according to a news release from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. The incident took place at an area near Corinth Poseyville Road and Business 27 in Bremen. Deputies and emergency personnel rushed to the scene after the toddler went into cardiac arrest. Upon arrival, they found Jaylea Hutchinson, the 2-year-old, in need of CPR. The child was taken to Tanner Medical Center, but …

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Young Girl Accidentally Shoots Grandmother in Moving Vehicle

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In a disturbing incident in Florida, a 6-year-old girl reportedly shot her 57-year-old grandmother while they were in a moving vehicle. According to the North Port Police Department, the child got hold of the grandmother’s gun, which was tucked in a holster in the back pocket of the driver’s seat, and accidentally discharged it, striking the elderly woman in the lower back. The North Port Police Chief, Todd Garrison, has emphasized the crucial importance of …

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3-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Himself in Florida Home

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A heartbreaking incident occurred in DeLand, Florida, on Wednesday evening when a 3-year-old boy found a 9 mm handgun in his father’s nightstand and fatally shot himself. The child and his 7-year-old sibling were under the care of their 16-year-old sister while the parents were out grocery shopping. The gun discharged, and the child shot himself in the face, according to a statement from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood called …

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