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Accidental

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crime2 years ago

Tragic Halloween Accident: 4-Year-Old Rhode Island Boy Shot in Head

A 4-year-old boy in Rhode Island was shot in the head on Halloween, with his father, Michael Jones, claiming it was an accident. Jones, who is a convicted felon, now faces charges including assault and battery, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and firing in a compact area. The child underwent emergency surgery and is currently in critical condition. The incident highlights the importance of keeping firearms out of the hands of prohibited individuals. Jones remains in jail on a $20,000 bond.

accidents2 years ago

Accidental Self-Shooting at Fulton County Courthouse Shocks Authorities

A Fulton County District Attorney's Office investigator accidentally shot herself in the leg at the county courthouse, but was not critically wounded. The incident, which occurred on Friday, is currently under investigation. Authorities have clarified that there was no active threat at the courthouse, where former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants are set to face trial for alleged efforts to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election results.

crime2 years ago

Suspect Charged with Reckless Homicide in Fatal Westport Village Shooting

A Louisville man, Charles Webster, has been charged with reckless homicide after accidentally firing a gun that killed a woman, identified as Gwendolyn Smith. The incident occurred inside a home in Louisville, Kentucky. Webster was holding a handgun in the basement when he accidentally fired it, and the bullet went through the ceiling, hitting Smith in the chest. Webster was arrested and will be arraigned on Monday.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings in Nashville Leave 12-Year-Old Girl and Man Dead

A 12-year-old girl is in critical condition after accidentally shooting herself in the head with a 9mm handgun at an apartment complex in Nashville. Five minors, including the girl, were present during the incident, and a 15-year-old has been taken into custody for bringing the gun to the residence. The police are urging gun safety and treating every gun as if it is loaded. The investigation is ongoing.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Investigated by Columbia Police

A 14-year-old teen was injured in a shooting in Columbia, South Carolina, and a man has been detained for questioning. The incident is believed to be accidental after the teen found a lawfully owned gun inside a relative's truck that was left unlocked by mistake. The teen suffered a non-life-threatening injury to the lower body, and the Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident.

accidents2 years ago

Tragic Fire at SouthPark Construction Site Leaves Two Dead and Two Missing

The Charlotte Fire Department has confirmed that the fire at a SouthPark construction site that killed two workers was accidental. The fire began on the ground floor of an apartment building that was under construction and started in a spray insulation foam trailer. Firefighters rescued 15 workers inside the building, including the crane operator. The bodies of the two victims have been sent to the medical examiner’s office for identification.