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Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

CDC says that in 2010, the last year for which data is available, 62 children aged 14 & under were killed by accidental gunfire. Here are many, many more than…

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On Nov. 15, 2013, 12-year-old Taylor Wheeler and Dayton Gessell, 15, died of single gunshot wounds. South Jordan police say 12-year-old Taylor Wheeler, (pictured), died nearly one year ago when a friend Dayton Gessell, 15, playing with stolen guns accidentally shot him. South Jordan, Boys Playing, Dayton, Wounds, Wheeler, Suicide, Police, Single, Sayings

On Nov. 15, 2013, 12-year-old Taylor Wheeler and Dayton Gessell, 15, died of single gunshot wounds. South Jordan police say 12-year-old Taylor Wheeler, (pictured), died nearly one year ago when a friend Dayton Gessell, 15, playing with stolen guns accidentally shot him.

Officials in Tennessee say that a father and his 12-year-old son died over the weekend after an AR-15 assault-style rifle accidentally discharged, causing a fire and then a series of explosions in a room full of ammunition. WBBJ-TV reported on Monday that Tennessee State Bomb and Arson Investigators, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Henderson County Sheriff’s Department were all looking into the Sunday deaths 48-year-old Terry York and his son, Luke. Henderson County, Go Off, Arson, 12 Year Old, Exploded, Father And Son, Tennessee, Luke, Explosions

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Officials in Tennessee say that a father and his 12-year-old son died over the weekend after an AR-15 assault-style rifle accidentally discharged, causing a fire and then a series of explosions in a room full of ammunition. WBBJ-TV reported on Monday that Tennessee State Bomb and Arson Investigators, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and Henderson County Sheriff’s Department were all looking into the Sunday deaths 48-year-old Terry York and his son, Luke.

13-year-old Marquez Blount had been shot in the head. He died Saturday at a Macon hospital. He and another boy, a 16-year-old, were said to have been handling a gun when it fired. It is possible Marquez’s death may be ruled an accident. Macon, 16 Year Old, Accident, Hospital, Gun, Saturday, Death, Olds

13-year-old Marquez Blount had been shot in the head. He died Saturday at a Macon hospital. He and another boy, a 16-year-old, were said to have been handling a gun when it fired. It is possible Marquez’s death may be ruled an accident.

A 13-year-old Alabama boy was shot dead on Saturday in a tragic hunting accident. Will May, an eighth-grader at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa, was hunting rabbits with a group of people at a hunting club on the north border of Sumter County. Rock Quarries, Hunt Club, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Quarry, 13 Year Olds, Graders, Rabbits

A 13-year-old Alabama boy was shot dead on Saturday in a tragic hunting accident. Will May, an eighth-grader at Rock Quarry Middle School in Tuscaloosa, was hunting rabbits with a group of people at a hunting club on the north border of Sumter County.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says two Indianapolis parents have been arrested in connection to the death of their 3-year-old son. In December of 2013, police were called to the 1800 block of East 86th Street on report of a child shot. The 911 caller told dispatchers “a gun went off and struck a child.” Indianapolis News, Police Department, Arrest, Metropolitan, Report, Connection, Parents, December

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department says two Indianapolis parents have been arrested in connection to the death of their 3-year-old son. In December of 2013, police were called to the 1800 block of East 86th Street on report of a child shot. The 911 caller told dispatchers “a gun went off and struck a child.”

SAHUARITA, Ariz. -- A 3-year-old boy died after shooting himself in the face with his parents' gun Friday night, police said. Cumberland County, Richland County, Effingham, Man Kill, Madison County, Drug Dealer, Security Guard

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SAHUARITA, Ariz. -- A 3-year-old boy died after shooting himself in the face with his parents' gun Friday night, police said.

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told News Leader 9 in December that the young victim, his 12-year-old brother, and their 14-year-old friend had returned from a hunting trip, and were in a bedroom. At the time, it was reported that one of the boys was putting his rifle away when it accidentally discharged and struck the 10-year-old in the head, killing him instantly. Lee County, 10 Year Old Boy, Hunting Trip, Sheriff, Old Friends, Jay, Leader, Jones

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Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones told News Leader 9 in December that the young victim, his 12-year-old brother, and their 14-year-old friend had returned from a hunting trip, and were in a bedroom. At the time, it was reported that one of the boys was putting his rifle away when it accidentally discharged and struck the 10-year-old in the head, killing him instantly.

Heartbreak: 10-year-old N.C. boy killed by father when gun accidentally discharges during cleaning Christopher Stanlane Jr. was shot in the back of the head while he watched television. Anti Idiots, Crazy Stupid, The Madness, Child Life, In High School, 10 Year Old, Social Issues, Change The World

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Heartbreak: 10-year-old N.C. boy killed by father when gun accidentally discharges during cleaning Christopher Stanlane Jr. was shot in the back of the head while he watched television.

FOUNTAIN INN, SC - A 12-year old girl is dead after being shot to death in Fountain Inn and a 15-year old boy has been charged in the case. The Laurens County Coroner reports Hope Alexandria Fair, age 12, from the town of Gray Court was pronounced dead at 7:32 p.m. Sunday. Fountain Inn, Gray Court, 15 Year Old Boy, Laurens, Age 12, Old Boys, Alexandria, Old Girl, 15 Years

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FOUNTAIN INN, SC - A 12-year old girl is dead after being shot to death in Fountain Inn and a 15-year old boy has been charged in the case. The Laurens County Coroner reports Hope Alexandria Fair, age 12, from the town of Gray Court was pronounced dead at 7:32 p.m. Sunday.

A 15-year-old boy was apparently angry with either 15-year-old Kasson Morman or 14-year-old Abdul "Scooter" Frazier after one of the two victims supposedly "hit on" a girl he was dating. Zainee Hailey, the 13-year-old girl who was shot while taking out the trash outside her family's home on Schley Street during the altercation, was hit by a stray bullet, the sources said. http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/christmas_killing_of_newark_teens_followed_dispute_over_a_girl_sources_say.html 12 Christmas, Dispute, Hailey, Angry, Victims, Scooter

A 15-year-old boy was apparently angry with either 15-year-old Kasson Morman or 14-year-old Abdul "Scooter" Frazier after one of the two victims supposedly "hit on" a girl he was dating. Zainee Hailey, the 13-year-old girl who was shot while taking out the trash outside her family's home on Schley Street during the altercation, was hit by a stray bullet, the sources said. http://www.nj.com/essex/index.ssf/2013/12/christmas_killing_of_newark_teens_followed_dispute_over_a_girl_sources_say.html

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

PRATTS – A 12-year-old boy was killed Saturday afternoon in the woods near his house in Madison County in what authorities, and the boy’s father, are calling an accidental shooting. Dax Dixon of Pratts, a small community in Madison, died Saturday afternoon while playing with a neighbor friend, the boy’s father, Dan Dixon, said Sunday. http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/year-old-boy-dies-in-apparent-accidental-shooting-in-madison/article_f1e95c7c-3f63-11e3-aaf6-0019bb30f31a.html 12 Year Old Boy, Dax, Pratt, Woods, Father, Community

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PRATTS – A 12-year-old boy was killed Saturday afternoon in the woods near his house in Madison County in what authorities, and the boy’s father, are calling an accidental shooting. Dax Dixon of Pratts, a small community in Madison, died Saturday afternoon while playing with a neighbor friend, the boy’s father, Dan Dixon, said Sunday. http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/year-old-boy-dies-in-apparent-accidental-shooting-in-madison/article_f1e95c7c-3f63-11e3-aaf6-0019bb30f31a.html

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

G. Scott Davis, 35, charged after authorities said he shot 2-month-old Kestyn Davis. Davis brought a newly purchased 9 mm handgun downstairs with him to show to his father-in-law. He was “messing with the firearm” and intentionally pulled the trigger, although he did not believe the gun was loaded. The baby was shot in the stomach as she was she sitting in a glider and died within minutes. http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/01/father_charged_in_fatal_shooti.html Scott Davis, Lilburn, 7 Year Olds, The Victim, Lake City, Allegedly, Argument, Thing 1 Thing 2

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G. Scott Davis, 35, charged after authorities said he shot 2-month-old Kestyn Davis. Davis brought a newly purchased 9 mm handgun downstairs with him to show to his father-in-law. He was “messing with the firearm” and intentionally pulled the trigger, although he did not believe the gun was loaded. The baby was shot in the stomach as she was she sitting in a glider and died within minutes. http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2014/01/father_charged_in_fatal_shooti.html

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

His name was Taj H. Ayesh. Stephanie Sharell Nealy, 29, is the boy's mother. She went outside her Lakeland home at 1530 Arthur Blvd. to get a pre-paid card from a truck. Taj followed her. Nealy told investigators there was a loaded handgun inside the truck. She moved it while she searched the truck for the card. She says she was facing away from the truck when she heard a gunshot. She turned to see her son fall to the ground behind her. Pre Paid, Handgun, Lakeland, Go Outside, Arthur, Stephanie, Heard, The Outsiders, Truck

His name was Taj H. Ayesh. Stephanie Sharell Nealy, 29, is the boy's mother. She went outside her Lakeland home at 1530 Arthur Blvd. to get a pre-paid card from a truck. Taj followed her. Nealy told investigators there was a loaded handgun inside the truck. She moved it while she searched the truck for the card. She says she was facing away from the truck when she heard a gunshot. She turned to see her son fall to the ground behind her.

Dallas police were called out to the shooting Saturday afternoon, where they were told three brothers were left alone, ages 7, 9 and 13. Police say the three were playing, and 13-year-old was handling the gun when it fired, shooting 7-year-old Quindell Lee in the head. Over the weekend, Quindell’s condition had stabilized, according to his grandmother. But, Monday morning she confirmed to CBS 11 that her grandson passed away. Monday Morning, Dallas Police, Three Brothers, Dallas Fort Worth, Left Alone, Cbs, Grandmother

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Dallas police were called out to the shooting Saturday afternoon, where they were told three brothers were left alone, ages 7, 9 and 13. Police say the three were playing, and 13-year-old was handling the gun when it fired, shooting 7-year-old Quindell Lee in the head. Over the weekend, Quindell’s condition had stabilized, according to his grandmother. But, Monday morning she confirmed to CBS 11 that her grandson passed away.

East Central High School mourning death of 14-year-old killed in hunting accident Lloyd Hayes was killed in a hunting accident on Sunday, according to a parent from East Central High School, where Hayes attended. 14 Year Old, Local News, Mourning, Hayes, Lloyd, Hunting, High School, Central

East Central High School mourning death of 14-year-old killed in hunting accident Lloyd Hayes was killed in a hunting accident on Sunday, according to a parent from East Central High School, where Hayes attended.

A 9-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting at his grandfather's North Texas home was visiting from Harrisburg as part of a summer vacation. Related View Large Clay County Sheriff Kenny Lemons said Monday that Daniel Wiley of Harrisburg, Pa., was killed when an unsecured shotgun discharged Friday, striking the boy in the face. Clay County, Susquehanna, Texas Homes, 9 Year Olds, Shotgun, Lemons, Daniel

A 9-year-old boy killed in an accidental shooting at his grandfather's North Texas home was visiting from Harrisburg as part of a summer vacation. Related View Large Clay County Sheriff Kenny Lemons said Monday that Daniel Wiley of Harrisburg, Pa., was killed when an unsecured shotgun discharged Friday, striking the boy in the face.

A 6-year-old Battle Creek boy was killed Saturday following a shooting in his home. Lawson M. Walz was shot in his rural Battle Creek home around noon in an accidental shooting. http://www.omaha.com/news/year-old-battle-creek-boy-killed-in-accidental-shooting/article_c34011c7-7b92-54fa-9ab9-d9ff0a8a1c6c.html http://www.homeforfuneralsinc.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2161805 Battle Creek, 6 Year Old, Lawson, Omaha, Noon, Rural, Trip

A 6-year-old Battle Creek boy was killed Saturday following a shooting in his home. Lawson M. Walz was shot in his rural Battle Creek home around noon in an accidental shooting. http://www.omaha.com/news/year-old-battle-creek-boy-killed-in-accidental-shooting/article_c34011c7-7b92-54fa-9ab9-d9ff0a8a1c6c.html http://www.homeforfuneralsinc.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2161805

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

Police identify 14-year-old Terence Holliday as Saginaw teen killed in shooting incident Saginaw, Holliday, Identify, Teen, Children, Young Children

Police identify 14-year-old Terence Holliday as Saginaw teen killed in shooting incident

A 6-year-old girl has died after an accidental shooting at a Hopkinsville home. Police were called to the home on Linda Drive around 9:40 a.m. The victim was accidentally shot in the face by her 4-year-old brother with a .38 caliber gun. http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22726270/6-year-old-child-shot-at-hopkinsville-home Elyssia “Ellie” Marie Karlsen http://www.kentuckynewera.com/obituaries/article_e0f14902-e38d-11e2-8857-001a4bcf887a.html Hopkinsville, Oldest Child, 4 Year Olds, Caliber, Ellie

A 6-year-old girl has died after an accidental shooting at a Hopkinsville home. Police were called to the home on Linda Drive around 9:40 a.m. The victim was accidentally shot in the face by her 4-year-old brother with a .38 caliber gun. http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22726270/6-year-old-child-shot-at-hopkinsville-home Elyssia “Ellie” Marie Karlsen http://www.kentuckynewera.com/obituaries/article_e0f14902-e38d-11e2-8857-001a4bcf887a.html

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

Death of 8-year-old Southampton Township boy ruled a homicide Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall said in a news release that Alexander P. Pfaff, the 8-year-old boy shot in Southampton Township by his younger brother on Sept 1, died of a single gunshot to the head and his death is being ruled a homicide. Police said two boys, the 8-year-old and his 6-year-old brother were in the room with their sleeping mother when the gun went off, striking the 8-year-old boy in the head. 8 Year Old Boy, Sept 1, Pfaff, News Release, Southampton, Younger

Death of 8-year-old Southampton Township boy ruled a homicide Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall said in a news release that Alexander P. Pfaff, the 8-year-old boy shot in Southampton Township by his younger brother on Sept 1, died of a single gunshot to the head and his death is being ruled a homicide. Police said two boys, the 8-year-old and his 6-year-old brother were in the room with their sleeping mother when the gun went off, striking the 8-year-old boy in the head.

Toddler killed by grandfather near Lilburn Little Deandre Vega hadn’t reached his second birthday. But he was the victim of a deadly argument between family members. It wasn’t known what led to the altercation between Torres and McCoy. But it was during that argument that Torres allegedly pulled a gun and fired shots toward McCoy. One of those shots hit Deandre, who was less than three weeks shy of turning 2. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/child-3-critical-after-being-shot-in-gwinnett/nZTsr/

Toddler killed by grandfather near Lilburn Little Deandre Vega hadn’t reached his second birthday. But he was the victim of a deadly argument between family members. It wasn’t known what led to the altercation between Torres and McCoy. But it was during that argument that Torres allegedly pulled a gun and fired shots toward McCoy. One of those shots hit Deandre, who was less than three weeks shy of turning 2. http://www.ajc.com/news/news/child-3-critical-after-being-shot-in-gwinnett/nZTsr/

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

Child Accidentally Shot, Killed in Greenville Home: Police The first officer arrived at the scene only a minute later and located the injured 12-year-old child, identified as Keshawn Carter Davis. The child was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville where he was later pronounced dead. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Child-Accidentally-Shot-Killed-in-Greenville-Home-Police-208883671.html Medical Center, Greenville, Injured, Regional, Officer, Davis, Hunt

Child Accidentally Shot, Killed in Greenville Home: Police The first officer arrived at the scene only a minute later and located the injured 12-year-old child, identified as Keshawn Carter Davis. The child was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville where he was later pronounced dead. http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Child-Accidentally-Shot-Killed-in-Greenville-Home-Police-208883671.html

Children 14 & under killed by accidental gunfire in 2013

BURNSVILLE – A 5-year-old boy died Thursday night in Burnsville as the result of an accidental shooting, according to the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department. http://djournal.com/news/burnsville-5-year-old-accidentally-killed/ Izak Russel “Bugga” Lambert, 5, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. http://quadcitiesdaily.com/?p=94273 Burnsville, Thursday Night, 5 Year Olds, Mississippi, Department, County, Guns

BURNSVILLE – A 5-year-old boy died Thursday night in Burnsville as the result of an accidental shooting, according to the Tishomingo County Sheriff’s Department. http://djournal.com/news/burnsville-5-year-old-accidentally-killed/ Izak Russel “Bugga” Lambert, 5, of Burnsville, Mississippi, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the North Mississippi Medical Center – Iuka. http://quadcitiesdaily.com/?p=94273

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Teen Dies Following Accidental Shooting In South Wichita A 14-year-old boy is dead following an accidental, self-inflicted shooting Saturday morning in south Wichita. It happened around 7:30 a.m. in the 1400 block of West Dallas Street, near Pawnee and Seneca.