Daily Summaries of Unintended Shooting Incidents Based on Local Media Reports
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- SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026Two Children Shot, Fifth Grader is Killed A fifth-grade student was killed after being accidentally shot in their home in Moberly, Missouri. The school district released a statement noting that it was providing counseling and support to students and staff. “Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and all affected by this tragic loss…Out of respect for the …
- SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026Man Injured After Accidentally Shooting Himself In Makinen, Minnesota, a 67-year-old man living alone, accidentally shot himself in the leg with a .45 caliber pistol. He fetched the gun after being awakened by a noise, but fell back asleep still holding it when if fired. He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Source: “Makinen Man Injured in Accidental …
- FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026Three Innocent Bystanders Injured in Shooting at Historic Restaurant A shooting at an historic New Orleans, Louisiana restaurant, killed a targeted victim and injured three innocent bystanders. The targeted victim ran into the foyer of the busy restaurant after being chased and shot at on the street. According to the police superintendent, three women waiting for tables were hit “because there …
- THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026Man Accidentally Shot During Card Game A man was critically injured after being accidentally shot during a card game in Indianapolis, Indiana. A 27-year-old woman had taken a gun out of her purse to put it on the table, when it “went off.” She was charged with criminal recklessness and aggravated assault. Source: Ashley Fowler, “1 Hurt After Gun Goes Off …
- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026Teen Accidentally Shot and Killed by Cousin In Atlanta, Georgia, Jeremiah Finch, age 14, was pronounced dead at the hospital after being accidentally shot in the back by his cousin. Jaden Young, age 23, told officials that he was holding the gun carelessly when it fired. Young has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and cruelty to children. Source: …
- TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026Man Accidentally Shot and Killed by Best Friend In Fernandina Beach, Florida, a man was accidentally shot and killed by his 25-year-old best friend Ty William Richardson. Police described Richardson as “distraught” at the scene, and he said “…that he had just killed his best friend.” “He continued by saying they were playing around with ‘them,’ and that he never should …
- MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026Eight-year-old Shoots Himself with Gun Found in Backyard In Columbus, Mississippi, an eight-year-old child accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in the backyard. The boy was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand and leg. No other information was reported. Source: Zac Carlisle, “Child Accidentally Shot Himself in Columbus,” wtva.com (January 13, 2026).
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