Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:48:35 PM
Another Day in the (Gun Crazy) U.S.A.
(actually the last 31 days)
Sat Aug 17, 2013 at 02:50 PM PDT
by Tom Begnal
August 17, 2013 edition
Bellingham, Wash. -- A 22-year-old college student died yesterday after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with a handgun he thought was unloaded.
Fairlee, Vt. -- Police say a preliminary review of evidence indicates that a 45-year-old man shot and killed his 43-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself at a residence Thursday. The man had a history of domestic violence.
Fayette County, Penn. -- When a 24-year-old man sitting in a pick up truck with a 23-year-old woman, his cousin, asked to see her newly purchased handgun, she handed it to him and said it wasn’t loaded. When he pulled the trigger, the weapon discharged and the bullet struck the woman, killing her.
Yacolt, Wash. -- On Sunday, a 26-year-old man looking for his lost dog with his girlfriend died after accidental shooting himself in the face when he slipped on some rocks and the gun he was carrying accidentally discharged.
Houston, Tex. -- Police on Wednesday responding to a call reporting a murder-suicide found two woman shot dead, one of them holding a gun.
Johnston County, Ok. -- On Monday, a grandmother was found fatally shot in the head on her front porch and her 14-year-old grandson was found dead inside a home next door from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Family members say the boy shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself.
Beachwood, N.J. -- A 56-year-old man shot and killed his 62-year-old brother-in-law during a domestic dispute and then, after calling 911 to report the shooting, used the gun to kill himself Thursday night.
Bratton Township, Penn. -- A 30-year-old man shot and killed his 29-year-old wife in their home before using the gun to kill himself about 3 p.m. yesterday. The bodies were discovered by their children.
Denver, Colo. -- A male suspect allegedly shot two women, killing one of them, and then booby-trapped a street with several gunpowder-covered backyard-grill-type propane tanks before he was shot and wounded by police. Officers fired on the man after he attempted to detonate one of the tanks with a gunshot. Police also recovered a hand grenade. No word on the condition of the female victim or the shooter.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A 35-year-old man was shot and killed and a 23-year-old woman was shot and wounded about 10 p.m. yesterday. Witnesses saw a vehicle leaving the scene of the shooting. No word on the woman’s condition.
Akron, Ohio -- A 24-year-old man was fatally shot during a struggle that occurred when he attempted to rob a 29-year-old man at gunpoint about 2 p.m. Thursday. The victim of the robbery attempt also suffered gunshot wounds. No word on his condition.
Jacksonville, Ark. -- A 31-year old man was shot and killed about 2 a.m. Thursday. Police have arrested two suspects.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:10 p.m. yesterday, a 3-year-old girl alerted neighbors to the shooting of her 23-year-old stepfather at a family home. The man was dead when police arrived. The child was believed to have been at the home when the shooting occurred.
St. Louis, Mo. -- About 6 p.m. Thursday, a 17-year-old boy riding a gas-powered scooter died after he was shot in the shoulder when a man appeared from an alley and fired several rounds at him.
Chicago, Ill. -- A man in his 40s was fatally shot, a 27-year-old man was shot and wounded, and a third person was pistol-whipped about 11:30 p.m. yesterday. The three were at a party involving co-workers when one of the co-workers attacked them after an argument over beer.
Chicago, Ill. -- A man described as being in his late teens was shot and wounded at a park shortly after noon today. He was listed in serious-to-critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
Lancaster, Ohio -- Last Saturday, a 73-year-old gun-safety teacher apparently didn’t realize the gun he was handling was loaded when he accidentally discharged the weapon and it sent a bullet ricocheting off his desk and struck a 26-year-old student in the arm. The victim was one of 25 people in a daylong course in gun safety to satisfy one of the state’s requirements to obtain a concealed carry permit. No word on the victim’s condition.
Green Valley, Ariz. -- A 36-year-old man was shot in the buttocks by his 3-year-old son when they were target shooting in the desert with a .22-caliber rifle on Monday afternoon.
Bakersfield, Calif. -- An 80-year-old man accidentally shot his 79-year-old wife in the leg yesterday. He had removed the magazine from his handgun but forgot there was still one remaining in the chamber. No word on her condition. Note to gun owners: Removing the magazine from a gun doesn’t necessarily remove the bullet that’s in the chamber. I’ve chronicled a number of people getting shot by this phantom bullet.
Dana Point, Calif. -- When someone in an apartment building was handling a gun about 10 p.m. Tuesday, the weapon accidentally discharged sending a bullet through a wall and into a neighboring apartment where it struck a woman in the head. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Greenport, N.Y. -- A 72-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the hand about noon last Saturday while attempting to unload a handgun.
Russia, Ohio -- On Saturday August 3, a 40-year-old woman standing in the parking lot of a bar was struck in the elbow by a stray bullet from a man target shooting with a .22-caliber rifle at a nearby farm. The woman’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Elkins Park, Penn. -- A 22-year-old firefighter accidentally shot himself in the hand at a firehouse about 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Bluewell, W.V. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the leg while handling a new handgun about 9 p.m. Monday. The injury did not appear to be life-threatening.
Bridgeport, Conn. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the groin about 3:30 a.m. last Saturday. He had a license to carry the weapon. His injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Amarillo, Tex. -- Two people -- a man and a woman -- were injured Thursday evening when a gun was accidentally discharged at a pawn shop.
Houston, Tex. -- About 10:40 p.m. last Thursday, when a woman having a discussion with a 44-year-old man in a parking lot attempted to take a handgun from him, the weapon accidentally discharged and she was struck in the upper chest. Her injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Fort Mill, S.C. -- On August 7, a security guard for a money transport company was at work and walking through a store when his shoulder bumped a door causing his holstered gun to accidentally discharge and the bullet struck him in the leg.
Flint, Mich. -- On August 5, a woman was shot in the right knee and another person was shot in the toe when a friend handling a gun tried to disengage a round from the chamber and the weapon accidentally fired.
Norristown, Penn. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the chest and wounded while riding a bicycle about 6 p.m. Thursday. Police said he might have been involved in a scuffle with someone before the shooting. The victim was reported to be in stable condition.
Standish, Me. -- A 52-year-old man was shot in the leg when someone in a passing vehicle fired several shots at him as he drove on a highway about 10:45 p.m. Thursday. Police said they do not think the shooting was random.
Paterson, N.J. -- Two men, ages 24 and 19, and a 23-year-old woman were shot and wounded when gunfire broke out at a large party early Friday morning. Witnesses heard at least 16 gunshots.
Hialeah Gardens, Fla. -- On Friday, a male convenience-store clerk was shot as he ran off when a man in his 20s entered the store and pulled out a gun. Police have not determined a motive for the incident because no money was taken.
Miami Gardens, Fla. -- Two men who had just left a nightclub were shot as they waited inside their vehicle in the drive-thru lane at a fast-food restaurant yesterday morning. Both victim’s were listed in critical condition.
Charlotte, N.C. -- A man was shot and wounded about 10 p.m. yesterday. His injuries were considered life-threatening.
Memphis, Tenn. -- Two people were shot about 7 p.m. yesterday. No word on their conditions.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 34-year-old woman was shot in the leg and buttocks and a male of unknown age was shot in the buttocks about 1 p.m. yesterday. Both victims were listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg about 3 p.m. yesterday. He was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:15 p.m. yesterday, a 23-year-old man showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his wrist. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 10:15 p.m. yesterday, after a 17-year-old male carrying a shotgun walked up to an 18-year-old male and shot him in the face, someone shot the 17-year-old in the head a few minutes later. Both were listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were each shot in the leg about 11 p.m. yesterday. Both were listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 26-year-old man was shot as he stood with a group of people about 1 a.m. today. He was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:45 a.m. today, a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg while he stood with a group of people outside a home. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A boy in his teens was shot in the hand and foot about 5 a.m. today. He was listed in stable condition.
Baltimore, Md. -- Two men were standing in front of a gas station when a man approached and shot them both just after 1 a.m. today. No word on their conditions.
St. Louis, Mo. -- A man in his 20s was shot Friday afternoon while in his car when a gunman chased him in another vehicle and fired multiple times during the chase. The victim was listed in critical but stable condition.
Today’s sources: Akron Beacon Journal, Amarillo Globe-News, Arkansasmatters.com, Associated Press, Bluefield (W.V.) Daily Telegraph, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Connecticut Post, Dana Point (Calif.) Times, Denver Post, The Flint (Mich.) Journal, The (Rock Hill, S.C.) Herald, Houston Chronicle, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, KERO-TV Bakersfield, The Lima (Ohio) News, Montgomery (Penn.) Life, Portland (Me.) Press Herald, Seattle Times, The (N.J.) Star-Ledger, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Suffolk Times, UPI, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WGAL-TV Lancaster, WMC-TV Memphis, WSOC-TV Charlotte, WSVN-TV Miami, WTLV-TV Jacksonville, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham
Addendum for August 17, 2013
We have an epidemic of gun violence in the U.S.A. Here’s an organization working to find a cure: www.demandaction.org/
[ http://www.demandaction.org/ ]
August 13, 2013 -- August 16, 2013
No report filed
August 12, 2013 edition
Manchester, N.H. -- An estranged father, 54-years-old, shot his 9-year-old son several times at a YWCA, killing him, and then used the gun to kill himself yesterday morning.
Metairie, La. -- A 24-year-old man shot and killed his 24-year-old fiancée on a street outside her home about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Neighbors said they saw the woman running from her home with the man chasing her. He shot her in the upper body and left her lying on the ground in front of an apartment complex.
Houston, Tex. -- A 32-year-old man shot and killed himself at a hospital while in a room with his wife shortly after she gave birth on Sunday. The two were heard arguing shortly before shots were fired.
Cleveland, Ohio -- A 43-year-old man died Friday after he was shot in the chest last weekend while attempting to take away car keys from a 40-year-old man to prevent him from driving while intoxicated.
Montgomery, N.J. -- Police are investigating a possible slaying and suicide of an elderly couple early Friday morning. They suspect that a man shot and killed his wife before using the gun to kill himself.
St. Louis County, Mo. -- A teenager was killed about 10:30 a.m. today after exchanging shots with at least one person inside a home.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at a birthday party just before midnight Saturday. He was struck in the arm and torso during a scuffle involving several of the party attendees.
Birmingham, Ala. -- A 22-year-old man was shot and killed while in a restaurant about 2 a.m. Saturday. Police are looking for two suspects.
New Haven, Conn. -- A man celebrating his 22nd birthday at a nightclub was shot and killed about 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Victorville, Calif. -- A convenience store clerk was shot and killed as he left work about 10:40 p.m. yesterday. Several people were inside and outside the store at the time of the shooting, but no one got a good look at the gunman.
Pomona, Calif. -- A 45-year-old man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle about 9:30 p.m. Saturday when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and someone inside opened fire.
Pomona, Calif. -- About 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a 24-year-old man was shot and killed and an 18-year-old friend was shot and wounded as they walked in an alley. No word on the wounded man’s condition.
Pomona, Calif. -- A 29-year-old man standing next to his car on the way to a store was shot and killed when someone in another vehicle pulled up alongside and opened fire about 3 a.m. yesterday. The victim left four children.
Trenton, N.J. -- A 53-year-old man was fatally shot while on a street about 9 p.m. Saturday.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man in a restaurant was shot and killed about 1:45 a.m. today when someone came in and opened fire and then fled.
Memphis, Tenn. --A 27-year-old man was fatally shot about 2 a.m. today. Three people are in custody in connection with the shooting.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A man believed to be in his 20s was shot in the head and killed while in the shared parking lot of a restaurant and gas station just before noon today.
Montgomery, Ala. -- A 19-year-old male was fatally shot about 10:30 p.m. yesterday.
Central Broward County, Fla. -- A 24-year-old man was shot and killed last night.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed on a street about 4:30 a.m. yesterday.
Richardson, Tex. -- A man accidentally shot his elderly wife in the abdomen while he was reloading his handgun as they were at home watching television. No word on her condition.
Huntsville, Ala. -- Two people were injured when a shot was accidentally fired at a workplace about 9:40 a.m. today. One employee was struck in the hand; the other in the abdomen. Neither injury was considered life-threatening.
Rock Hill, S.C. -- A 19-year-old male accidentally shot himself at a park about 3 p.m. today. He was expected to be okay.
Tucson, Ariz. -- A 31-year-old man was shot and wounded about 3:30 a.m. Saturday when he arrived home and interrupted a burglary. His injury was considered non life-threatening.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. -- Three people were shot and wounded -- a 27-year-old female and two males, ages 18 and 17 -- shortly after midnight Saturday after an argument at a party. The 17-year-old had injuries considered life threatening.
Chicago, Ill. -- Someone opened fire on the occupants of a car about 10:30 p.m. yesterday, striking a 4-year-old girl and two males, ages 20 and 17, one of them the child’s brother. The driver was not struck. The girl was struck in the hip, the 17-year-old in the thigh, and the 20-year-old was shot multiple times. All three were listed in serious-to-critical condition. Police say it appears likely the shooter mistook at least one of the car’s occupants for someone else.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 10:45 p.m. yesterday, a 23-year-old man was grazed in the head, a 19-year-old man was shot in the thigh, and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder when a shooter emerged from between two buildings and opened fire on the trio. All three victim’s were listed in fair condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 36-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot and wounded about 3:45 a.m. today when someone opened fire on them as they sat in a park. The man was struck in the leg and the woman in the stomach. Both were reported to be stabilized.
Detroit, Mich. -- A 61-year-old Good Samaritan was shot after he tried to help two women being robbed about 12:40 a.m. today. After the man saw the women being robbed, he tried to follow the suspect, but the robber turned around and shot at him, striking him in the eye. The victim was listed in critical condition. The women were not hurt.
Pomona, Calif. -- A man was shot in the leg and wounded about 2 a.m. yesterday.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- Someone was shot twice and wounded about 11:10 p.m. yesterday. The victim was expected to survive.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times about 11:50 p.m. yesterday. He was expected to survive.
Brooklyn, N.Y. -- Two men, ages 22 and 21, were shot in the head and killed near a park about 11:30 p.m. yesterday.
Seattle, Wash. -- A 64-year-old city bus-driver was shot multiple times while on his downtown route this morning. The victim’s injuries were reported as non life-threatening. Police shot and wounded a suspect. The suspect’s injuries were considered life-threatening.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man was shot in the forearm about 10 p.m. yesterday. He was listed in stable condition.
Baltimore, Md. -- A 14-year-old girl and some friends were playing football in the street just after midnight last night when someone drove by and began shooting at them. She was struck in the leg and another girl suffered a graze wound to the arm. The 14-year-old was listed in stable condition.
Atlanta, Ga. -- Someone was shot about 4 p.m. today. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Charlotte, N.C. -- Someone was shot about 3 p.m. today. No other information was available.
Hanover, Md. -- On Thursday, Transportation Security Administration officers arrested a man at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after detecting a loaded handgun in his carry-on baggage. The weapon was loaded with five rounds and there was an additional magazine loaded with six rounds.
Today’s sources: Arizona Daily Star, Birmingham News, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, KABC-TV Los Angeles, Las Vegas Sun, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, New Hampshire Union Leader, New York Post, The Oregonian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, UPI, WAAY-TV Huntsville, WBTV-TV Charlotte, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WDSU-TV New Orleans, WFAA-TV Dallas, WMC-TV Memphis, WSB-TV Atlanta, WSFA-TV Montgomery, WSOC-TV Charlotte, WSVN-TV Miami
Addendum for August 12, 2013
If today is typical, some 277 Americans will be shot by a gun. And 84 of those who are shot will die.
The story will repeat itself tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and on and on and on.
Help stop this slaughter. Please call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
August 5, 2013 -- August 11, 2013
No report filed
August 4, 2013 edition
Jenkins, Ky. -- A 58-year-old man shot and killed three people -- two women, ages 35 and 31, and a 25-year-old man -- before using the gun to kill himself. The four bodies were found in two different homes about a mile apart. Police were called after two juveniles found a body around 2 a.m. on Friday. Police said the man suspected the trio of stealing from him.
Yorktown, Va. -- A 74-year-old woman and her 53-year-old son-in-law were found fatally shot in the driveway of a home about 2 p.m. Thursday. Police said it appeared the man shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself.
New York Mills, Minn. -- A 23-year-old man shot and killed a 20-year-old man and then used the gun to shoot and wound himself about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. The wounded man was in critical condition and on life support
Hemet, Calif. -- A 91-year-old man shot and killed his 88-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. The two bodies were found on Wednesday.
Fitchburg, Mass. -- A 33-year-old Fitchburg man was found fatally shot and lying in the front yard of a home about 4 a.m. Saturday after arguing with an unidentified person who police believe was the shooter.
Norfolk, Va. -- One man was shot and killed and another man was shot and wounded about 4:30 a.m. today. The wounded man was reported in critical condition.
Strongs Prairie, Wis. -- A 14-year-old was accidentally shot in the abdomen while target shooting with relatives about 6 p.m. Wednesday. The weapon, a handgun, discharged while being handled by a 64-year-old relative. The boy was listed in stable condition.
Knox County, Tenn. -- A 47-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the leg with a handgun about 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Police said she thought the weapon was unloaded because the magazine had been removed. She did not check the chamber for a bullet. Note to gun owners: Removing the magazine from a gun doesn’t necessarily remove the bullet that’s in the chamber. (I’ve chronicled a number of people getting shot by this phantom bullet.)
Schenectady, N.Y. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the groin overnight on Friday when he put a gun in his waistband. No word on his condition.
Fostoria, Ohio -- A man was accidentally shot in the leg Thursday evening when his handgun fell while he was putting on his pants and the weapon discharged as it hit the floor. The man has a concealed carry permit.
Marshall, Tex. -- A female accidentally shot herself Wednesday. Her injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Middletown, Ohio -- Someone accidentally shot themselves in the foot at a gun shop about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday.
Bennington Township, Ohio -- A 48-year-old man outdoors practicing with his gun accidentally shot himself about 5 p.m. Monday. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Oroville, Calif. -- A juvenile female was accidentally shot in the back a week ago, allegedly by a 26-year-old male acquaintance.
Cherokee County, Tex. -- A 59-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the chest at a home about 9 p.m. Wednesday. She was listed in stable condition.
Whitehouse, Tex. -- Someone at a pawn shop accidentally shot themselves in the leg yesterday morning. No word on the victim’s condition.
Joliet, Ill. -- A 29-year-old man sitting in a booth at a crowded restaurant with his wife and two children was killed about 9:30 p.m. yesterday when a 31-year-old man walked up and shot him several times at point blank range. The shooter has been arrested.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 6-year-old boy was shot in the arm about 11:30 p.m. Friday while in a car with his mother and two sisters as the family returned home from a trip to a store for food. Police said it’s unclear who the shooter was aiming for, but they don't believe the boy’s mother or anyone else in the car was a target. The child underwent surgery yesterday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in the arm about 8:15 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg about 12:10 a.m. Two men had approached the man and demanded money before starting to beat him. He was shot as he fled the assailants. No word on the victim’s condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man was shot in the hand about 1 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh about 2:15 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 22-year-old man was shot in the arm as he was getting into his car about 3 a.m. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 27-year-old man was shot in the foot about 3:15 a.m. today. He was in stable condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 51-year-old man standing outside was shot once in each thigh about 3:25 a.m. today. He was listed in stable condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A male was shot multiple times and wounded about 6:20 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Today’s sources: Albany Time Union, Associated Press, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Chico (Calif.) Enterprise-Record, Duluth News Tribune, KLTV-TV Tyler (Tex.), Knoxville News Sentinel, The Marshall (Tex.) News Messenger, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, The Newark (Ohio) Advocate, The (Riverside, Calif.) Press-Enterprise, The Virginian-Pilot
August 3, 2013 edition
No report filed
August 2, 2013 edition
No report filed
August 1, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 31, 2013 edition
Hialeah, Fla. -- A man living with his mother in an apartment complex set their unit on fire about 6:30 p.m. Friday and then went on a shooting rampage in the building, killing six people before police shot him to death.
Montgomery, Ala. -- About 8:30 p.m. Friday, a 23-year-old man shot and killed his 24-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. Police said the two had an argument before the shooting.
Rosemead, Calif. -- Police found a woman fatally shot and a man shot and wounded. The authorities are investigating the incident as a murder and attempted suicide. The two victims had a child together. No word on the condition of the wounded man.
Bethlehem, Ga. -- A 33-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 66-year-old mother-in-law and then using the gun to kill himself about 7 p.m. Monday.
Hopewell, Va. -- A man suspected of shooting and killing a 73-year-old woman is dead after he apparently shot himself in the head late Wednesday night or early Thursday. The woman’s body was found in her burning home in North Carolina on Wednesday night. The two lived together.
Suffolk, Va. -- A 67-year-old man shot and killed his 64-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. The bodies were discovered Wednesday.
St. George, Utah -- Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide involving a gun after officers found the bodies of a 60-year-old man and his 47-year-old wife inside a home about 9:10 a.m. Monday.
Meridian, Idaho, -- A 63-year-old man is dead after he accidentally shot and killed himself Monday while cleaning a gun at a workbench in his garage.
Centre, Ala. -- A man was found dead near a highway yesterday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Rodey, N.M. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed, allegedly by a 27-year-old man, after the older man showed up uninvited at a birthday party on Saturday night and the two got into an argument.
Tucson, Ariz. -- A 32-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the neck while in an alley about 7 a.m. Sunday.
Framingham, Mass. -- A 20-year-old man was shot and killed and a 21-year-old man was shot and wounded about 1:45 a.m. on Saturday. The wounded man was treated at a hospital and released.
Evanston, Ill. -- Two brothers, ages 38 and 34, were found shot to death in the basement of their family's tobacco shop about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Both had been shot several times.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man was shot in the leg about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot by several males who robbed him of his bicycle as he was riding it about 7:50 p.m. yesterday. He was struck in the thigh and buttocks. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and both legs about 8 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 35-year-old man was shot in the arm about 10 p.m. yesterday. He was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man standing on a sidewalk was shot in the foot when someone opened fire from passing car about 10 p.m. yesterday. The victim was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Early this morning, a 35-year-old man was shot and wounded while standing on a street when a male approached and opened fire. The victim was struck in the back, arm and leg. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was shot in the foot about 4:50 a.m. today. He was listed in good condition.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A 23-year-old man was found shot to death in a car about 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Portland, Ind. -- A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the head by her 8-year-old sibling who was target shooting nearby with a .22 caliber rifle as her family sat around a campfire on Sunday. The girl ran into the line of fire as the gun was discharged. She was listed in critical condition.
Hot Springs, Ark. -- At a gun show on Saturday, a 42-year-old man shot himself and another man when he picked up a handgun from a table and it accidentally discharged. The bullet struck him in the hand before ricocheting off the floor and grazing the other man. Both victim’s had injuries considered non life--threatening.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- Three teenagers in a room were playing with a gun about 5 p.m. Tuesday when the gun accidentally discharged striking one of them in the foot. An adult at the home then called police. The victim’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Shiawassee County, Mich. -- A 75-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the groin while target practicing on Saturday. The gun was in his waistband when it discharged.
Huntsville, Ala. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the hand while unloading a handgun about 12:45 p.m. Sunday.
Douglass Township, Mich. -- A 58-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the thigh while at home handling his handgun late Saturday night. He dropped the gun while removing it from a holster on his hip and, as he tried to catch the weapon in mid-air, he inadvertently pulled the trigger. The man’s wife was nearby but not injured. No word on his condition.
Concord, N.H. -- A woman called police around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to say her husband accidentally shot himself in the knee and that he appeared to be sleepwalking when he fired the weapon. His injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Fulton County, Ga. -- Authorities say a customer shot and wounded a suspect trying to rob a restaurant early Monday.
Searcy, Ark. -- A 32-year-old man was shot and wounded by another 32-year-old man, his cousin, at an apartment complex about 10 a.m. Saturday.
Hartselle, Ala. -- A man was shot and wounded by a woman in the parking lot of a gas station about 5 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Hooksett, N.H. -- A man was found in a car at a gas station with a gunshot wound to his chest early this morning. He was in stable condition.
Kansas City, Mo. -- A woman eating a slice of pizza outside a restaurant about 2 a.m. yesterday was shot and wounded after two men approached and robbed her. No word on her condition.
Madison, Wis. -- Two men, ages 25 and 22, were shot and wounded on Saturday. Both were expected to recover from their injuries.
Swissvale, Penn. -- A 19-year-old man was shot in the abdomen about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday and another 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting. The victim’s condition was listed as stable.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man was shot and wounded about 6:15 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Addendum for July 31, 2013
Several months ago, a lobbyist for an NRA chartered organization in Wisconsin said gun-rights proponents needed only to wait-out the “Connecticut effect” before they could once again start passing laws to loosen restrictions on guns.
The lobbyist predicted we would soon forget what happened at Sandy Hook, and that those who want common-sense gun laws would eventually lose interest and fade away. Then the NRA would once again have our elected representatives all to themselves, just the way they like it.
We need to let the NRA know that this time is different. We are not going away. We won’t forget Sandy Hook, or Aurora, or Columbine, or Virginia Tech, or Tucson, or the 100,000 Americans who are either killed or wounded by guns each year.
You can help. Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun controls. Do it today. And do it again next week. And then every week after that until they get the message.
You can get contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
Today’s sources: Albuquerque Journal, The Argus-Press, Arizona Daily Star, Arkansasmatters.com, Birmingham News, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Concord (N.H.) Monitor, Florida Times-Union, KCBS-TV Los Angeles, KCTV-TV Kansas City, KTVB-TV Boise, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Mlive.com, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Salt Lake Tribune, Suffolk (Va.) News-Herald, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WMC-TV Memphis, WSFA-TV Montgomery, WSVN-TV Miami, WTHR-TV Indianapolis
July 30, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 29, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 28, 2013 edition
Sedro-Woolley, Wash. -- A 4-year-old boy died after he accidentally shot himself. The gun belonged to his mother’s boyfriend, a convicted felon.
Belleville, Ill. -- An 11-year-old boy died at a home after he was accidentally shot in the head by a 6-year-old boy. Police said there was a family gathering at the time of the shooting with adults on the first floor and several children, including the victim and the 6-year-old, in an upstairs bedroom. The weapon was unlocked inside the home.
Harvard, Ill. -- A 19-year-old man shot and killed his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend, the mother of his 9-month-old daughter, and then used the gun to kill himself.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A 16-year-old accidentally shot himself to death when he and his friends were playing with a gun they found in a wooded area near an apartment complex.
Waggaman, La. -- A 20-year-old man was accidentally shot and killed by a 16-year-old friend. The victim was a college freshman and a member of the school’s football team. The gun belonged to the victim’s mother. The teen found it in her car which was parked in the driveway of her home.
Bloomington, Ind. -- A 42-year-old man shot and killed his 48-year-old wife in the bedroom of their home before using the weapon to kill himself. The woman leaves an 11-year-old daughter from an earlier marriage.
Seattle, Wash. -- A man in his 20s was shot and killed and another man in his 20s was shot and wounded when someone walked up to their parked car and opened fire as they waited for someone in the parking lot of a market. The wounded man has injuries considered non life-threatening.
Albany, N.Y. -- A 9-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand after he found a gun in a potted plant in the backyard of his home.
Albuquerque, N.M. -- A 12-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the leg by his 16-year-old brother. Police said the victim was expected to be okay.
Oakdale, Minn. -- A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot his 9-year-old sister in the chest. Police said they expect the girl to recover. The boy’s father, grandfather, and three other children were at home at the time.
Dearborn Heights, Mich. -- A 32-year-old man was on life support after he was accidentally shot in the head by his roommate while teaching her how to defend herself with a gun in case someone broke into the home.
Brownsville, Tex. -- A 27-year-old woman was shot in the eye by her 55-year-old father as she crawled through a window of his apartment to pick up some of her belongings and he mistook her for an intruder. She was listed in stable condition.
Bourbon County, Ky. -- A 60-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the chest. The incident began when he spotted some wild dogs near his horses and that prompted him to grab a pistol and start running across a field towards the dogs, but he slipped in mud and the gun discharged. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Warren, Mich. -- A 62-year-old man, a city electrical inspector, accidentally shot himself with his handgun while in the restroom at City Hall. Police said it appeared the victim took the weapon out of a holster and it discharged as he was putting it back. The bullet went into his hip and struck his femur, splitting it into two pieces. No word on his condition.
Wichita, Kan. -- A man sitting in a company vehicle on his work-break accidentally shot himself in the finger and thigh. No word on his condition.
Cleveland, Ohio -- A 57-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the hand with a handgun at a home. No word on his condition.
Detroit, Mich. -- A man was shot and wounded at an apartment. He was reported to be in critical condition.
Today’s sources: Associated Press, The Detroit News, KAKE-TV Wichita, KING-TV Seattle, KGBT-TV Harlingen (Tex.), KLRT-TV Little Rock, KRQE-TV Albuquerque, KSDK-TV St. Louis, WAGA-TV Atlanta, WDIV-TV Detroit, WISH-TV Indianapolis, WKYT-TV Lexington, WWJ-TV Detroit, WXXA-TV Albany (N.Y.)
Addendum for July 28, 2013
Want to do something to help reduce this daily carnage? Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
July 22, 2013 -- July 27, 2013
No report filed
July 21, 2013 edition
Hermanville, Miss. --A 9-year-old boy died after he was accidentally shot by another child while visiting his grandparents on Thursday. The boy’s parents were sitting at the kitchen table and the boy was in his grandparents’ bedroom with two other children, ages 13 and 10. One of the other children was holding the gun when it went off. The gun, which did not have a lock on it and was sitting out in the open in the bedroom, belonged to the grandparents.
Flint, Mich. -- A 9-year-old boy, his 23-year-old uncle, and a 25-year-old man were found fatally shot inside an apartment building about 8 a.m. Monday. Police are calling it a triple homicide.
Oakland, Calif. -- An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed and a 7-year-old girl along with her grandmother and 4-year-old brother were shot and wounded when someone fired bullets through the front door of an apartment about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. The 7-year-old was struck in the shoulder; the 4-year-old was grazed in the stomach. No word on the condition of the grandmother.
Riviera Beach, Fla. -- Police making a welfare check about 11 p.m. Tuesday discovered that a 72-year-old man had shot and killed his 64-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. A suicide note was found.
Pearland, Tex. -- On Friday, when a man in his late 60s and his wife in her late 30s argued in their front yard, the man shot her with a handgun and then used the weapon to kill himself.
Flint, Mich. -- A man in his late 50s shot and wounded a woman before using the gun to kill himself yesterday morning.
Flint, Mich. -- Police responding to reports of gunfire found someone fatally shot on a street about 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Deming, N.M. -- A 64-year-old man shot and killed his 62-year-old wife before using the weapon to kill himself about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The couple had been married for 43 years.
Los Angeles, Calif. -- An intoxicated 38-year-old man accidentally shot and killed himself while at a party at a friend’s house early Monday morning. The incident began when the host decided to show off his gun and guests started passing it around. When the weapon reached the victim, the host tried to take it away from him and, during the struggle, the gun fired.
Boston, Mass. -- One man was shot and killed and another man was shot and wounded about 1:40 a.m. today. The wounded man had injuries considered non life-threatening.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man was fatally shot to death about 11 p.m. yesterday.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was fatally shot at a gas station about 11:30 p.m. yesterday after someone fired at least six shots at him .
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man was shot and killed and three people -- a 40-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman -- were shot and wounded after someone opened fire at a birthday party in a housing complex about 1:50 a.m. today. Both wounded victims were listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was shot and killed and another man, either 23- or 24-years-old, was shot and wounded in the leg about 4 a.m. today. No word on the condition of the wounded man.
Minneapolis, Minn. -- A 23-year-old man was shot and killed about 6:15 p.m. Friday. He had been struck several times in the chest.
Urbana, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man carrying a loaded handgun accidental shot himself in the leg about 1 p.m. Friday. Police responding to reports of a shooting found him lying on the ground in the common area of an apartment complex. No word on his condition.
Minnehaha, Wash. -- A 61-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the hand while loading his pistol early Monday morning.
Tifton, Ga. -- About 1:45 a.m. Friday, a 30-year-old man staying at the home of a friend’s girlfriend accidentally shot the friend when he mistook him as an intruder and fired through a door, striking the man in the chest as he turned the knob to open the door after returning home late at night. The shooter was at the home to protect the woman from some suspicious activity that had occurred in the area. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Jackson Township, Ohio -- A 23-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the thigh about 6 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Little Rock, Ark. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm while sitting on the steps of an apartment complex about 11 a.m. yesterday after two people in front of the complex began shooting at each other and he got caught in the crossfire. No word on the boy’s condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 6-year-old girl riding a scooter was shot in the chest and her 52-year-old aunt was shot in the thigh after they became caught in a crossfire when a young man shot at two other young men on a street and the two returned fire about 8 p.m. Friday. The child was listed in serious condition; her aunt was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 17-year-old girl was shot in the foot about 8 p.m. Friday. No word on her condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 34-year-old man was shot in the leg about 10:15 p.m. Friday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Three men, ages 36, 24, and 22, were shot in the leg and wounded about 6:20 p.m. yesterday. All three were listed in good condition.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A woman in her 20s was found shot and wounded and another woman in her 20s was found with unspecified injuries at a motel about 7:20 a.m. Friday. The wounded woman’s injuries were considered life-threatening.
Oxnard, Calif. -- A 24-year-old man was found by police lying in the street with a gunshot wound about 1 p.m. Tuesday. He was in serious condition.
Des Moines, Iowa -- A 33-year-old man was shot and wounded while walking to a convenience store about 11:40 p.m. yesterday. He had been struck several times. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 21-year-old man who was a passenger in a vehicle was shot and wounded about 2 a.m. yesterday. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 32-year-old man was shot and wounded about 2:50 a.m. yesterday. He was with several friends when a 31-year-old man rode up on a bicycle and opened fire after calling the victim and his friends derogatory names. The victim and his friends then chased and caught the suspect and, during the fight that ensued, the victim was shot. The shooter was in custody. No word on the victim’s condition.
Brooklyn, N.Y. -- A gunman opened fire in a park about 2:15 p.m. yesterday striking a 45-year-old man in the abdomen, his 37-year-old wife in the leg, his 22-year-old son in the leg, a 62-year-old man in the leg, and a 52-year-old woman in the stomach. The shooter, accompanied by three other men and two women, fired multiple times at the 45-year-old man at a ball field. The shooter was said to be angry because the man reported him to police on Friday for allegedly harassing the man’s 18-year-old daughter at a fast-food restaurant where she worked. The 62-year-old and 52-year-old victims were bystanders.
Salem, Ore. -- Two 18-year-old men in a car -- a driver and passenger -- were shot and wounded when someone opened fire on them from another car about 6:40 p.m. yesterday. The victims’ injuries were considered non life-threatening. Apparently there was an altercation between the two men and the occupants of the other car before the shooting occurred.
Philadelphia, Penn. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the hand and a 31-year-old man was shot in the knee at a recreation center about 10:15 a.m. today. The two victims were reported in stable condition.
Salt Lake City, Utah -- A man in his early 20s was struck is his calf outside a nightclub about 1:30 a.m. today after a man told to leave the club earlier in the evening came back with a gun and fired four or five random shots.
Everett, Wash. -- A 56-year-woman was shot and wounded while lying on her couch early Saturday after multiple bullets struck her home. She was hit three times. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Brevard County, Fla. -- Two men were shot and wounded on a street about 12:30 p.m. today.
Today’s sources: Arkansasmatters.com, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The (Vancouver, Wash.) Columbian, The Flint Journal, Florida Times-Union, KABC-TV Los Angeles, KCCI-TV Des Moines, KTRK-TV Houston, Laist.com , Las Cruces Sun-News, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, New York Post, Oakland Tribune, The Oregonian, The Palm Beach Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Salt Lake Tribune, Seattle Times, The Tifton (Ga.) Gazette, WAPT-TV Jackson, The (Urbana, Ill.) News-Gazette, WDTN-TV Dayton, WFTV-TV Orlando
July 20, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 19, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 18, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 17, 2013 edition
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A man and his wife, both 84, are dead after the man shot and killed his wife at a city park and then used the gun to kill himself. Both had been suffering from health problems. Police found their bodies about 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Lexington, S.C. -- On Sunday, a 23-year-old man stabbed his 60-year-old uncle in the back several times, killing him, then he shot his father in the shoulder and an uncle in the finger as they struggled to get his gun away. The 23-year-old then used the gun to kill himself.
Oceanside, N.Y. -- A 73-year-old man shot and killed his 63-year-old wife before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide at their condominium Monday.
Miami, Fla. -- A man has died after he was shot and robbed of a watch, cash, and jewelry as he was supervising home-improvement work at a relative’s house about 3 p.m. yesterday.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A man was shot and killed about 9:35 p.m. Monday when gunfire rang out after an argument over someone leaning on a car.
Fort Huachuca, Ariz. -- A 3-year-old boy was shot in the stomach Saturday night. The child is a family member of a soldier assigned to the post. The boy was listed in critical but stable condition. No other information was available.
Drexel Heights, Ariz. -- On Sunday, a 2-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the leg at her home by her visiting 23-year-old uncle when he accidentally discharged his weapon while in the carport and the bullet went through a wall and struck the child in the living room. The girl’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Pine Bluff, Ark. -- A man was shot nine times and found lying on the ground about 9:30 p.m. Sunday. He was listed in critical condition.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- Two men were shot, a woman was stabbed, and another man suffered broken ribs when a fight between two men snowballed into a larger brawl that led to gunfire on Tuesday.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 21-year-old man standing on a porch was shot in the shoulder by one of several males who approached him about 8:40 p.m. yesterday. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 37-year-old man who was with a group of people was shot in the leg about 11:30 p.m. after someone opened fire on the gathering. The victim’s condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- Two 24-year-old men were shot about 3 a.m. today. One of the victims was struck in his back; the other in his torso. Both were listed in serious condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Two 26-year-old men who were on a porch about 3:30 a.m. today were shot when someone approached on foot and opened fire. One of the victims suffered several gunshot wounds to the leg. The other victim was grazed in the head. Both men were reported as stabilized.
Nashville, Tenn. -- When shots were fired between two cars, one of them crashed sending four men -- including the 18-year-old driver -- to the hospital. The second car drove away from the scene. No word on the conditions of the victims.
Cincinnati, Ohio -- When two men got into a gun battle in an apartment building, one of the men was shot seven times and the other man was struck once. Both men were expected to survive.
Today’s sources: Arizona Daily Star, Arkansasmatters.com, Chicago Tribune, KPHO-TV Phoenix, Long Island Newsday, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, WCHS-TV Charleston W.V., WSB-TV Atlanta, WSVN-TV Miami, WTVF-TV Nashville, The (Columbia, S.C.) State,
Addendum for July 17, 2013
Yesterday, via email, I received a newsletter from the National Rifle Association (NRA) called the “NRA ARMED CITIZEN -- True stories of your right to self-defense in action.” The newsletter reported 19 incidents of individuals successfully using guns either at home or their place of business to thwart intruders or burglars. The first of the incidents was dated June 3, 2013; the last one was dated July 9, 2013 -- a period of 36 days.
However, the NRA ARMED CITIZEN didn’t mention that during the same 36-day period, based on average numbers, 3,024 Americans were killed by a gun, and another 6,948 were wounded by one. So for each “good” use of a gun during those 36 days, there were 524 “bad” uses of a gun. Granted, the NRA might not have reported or been aware all the “true stories of self-defense in action” that occurred during that 36-day period, but I doubt they missed 505 of them in order for the “good” numbers to at least equal the “bad” ones.
The newsletter also failed to mention that if there is a gun in a home, it is 22 times more likely to be used to kill or injure a member of the gun-owner’s family (due to domestic homicide, suicide, or unintentional shooting) than to be used in self-defense.
I don’t know anyone who would go out shopping for their family and buy a product that was 524 times as likely to hurt rather than help the general population. Or 22 times more likely to hurt rather than help a family member.
Yet, when it comes to those little hand-held killing machines we call guns, too many Americans are willing to suspend rational thinking. That’s good for the NRA and other such gun-rights groups and their lobbyists. And it’s good for the gun and ammo manufactures and their well-paid executives. But it’s not so good for the 100,000 or so Americans either killed or wounded by guns every single year.
Want to help reduce this carnage? Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/17/1231943/-Another-Day-in-the-Gun-Crazy-U-S-A
(actually the last 31 days)
Sat Aug 17, 2013 at 02:50 PM PDT
by Tom Begnal
August 17, 2013 edition
Bellingham, Wash. -- A 22-year-old college student died yesterday after accidentally shooting himself in the head while playing with a handgun he thought was unloaded.
Fairlee, Vt. -- Police say a preliminary review of evidence indicates that a 45-year-old man shot and killed his 43-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself at a residence Thursday. The man had a history of domestic violence.
Fayette County, Penn. -- When a 24-year-old man sitting in a pick up truck with a 23-year-old woman, his cousin, asked to see her newly purchased handgun, she handed it to him and said it wasn’t loaded. When he pulled the trigger, the weapon discharged and the bullet struck the woman, killing her.
Yacolt, Wash. -- On Sunday, a 26-year-old man looking for his lost dog with his girlfriend died after accidental shooting himself in the face when he slipped on some rocks and the gun he was carrying accidentally discharged.
Houston, Tex. -- Police on Wednesday responding to a call reporting a murder-suicide found two woman shot dead, one of them holding a gun.
Johnston County, Ok. -- On Monday, a grandmother was found fatally shot in the head on her front porch and her 14-year-old grandson was found dead inside a home next door from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Family members say the boy shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself.
Beachwood, N.J. -- A 56-year-old man shot and killed his 62-year-old brother-in-law during a domestic dispute and then, after calling 911 to report the shooting, used the gun to kill himself Thursday night.
Bratton Township, Penn. -- A 30-year-old man shot and killed his 29-year-old wife in their home before using the gun to kill himself about 3 p.m. yesterday. The bodies were discovered by their children.
Denver, Colo. -- A male suspect allegedly shot two women, killing one of them, and then booby-trapped a street with several gunpowder-covered backyard-grill-type propane tanks before he was shot and wounded by police. Officers fired on the man after he attempted to detonate one of the tanks with a gunshot. Police also recovered a hand grenade. No word on the condition of the female victim or the shooter.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A 35-year-old man was shot and killed and a 23-year-old woman was shot and wounded about 10 p.m. yesterday. Witnesses saw a vehicle leaving the scene of the shooting. No word on the woman’s condition.
Akron, Ohio -- A 24-year-old man was fatally shot during a struggle that occurred when he attempted to rob a 29-year-old man at gunpoint about 2 p.m. Thursday. The victim of the robbery attempt also suffered gunshot wounds. No word on his condition.
Jacksonville, Ark. -- A 31-year old man was shot and killed about 2 a.m. Thursday. Police have arrested two suspects.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:10 p.m. yesterday, a 3-year-old girl alerted neighbors to the shooting of her 23-year-old stepfather at a family home. The man was dead when police arrived. The child was believed to have been at the home when the shooting occurred.
St. Louis, Mo. -- About 6 p.m. Thursday, a 17-year-old boy riding a gas-powered scooter died after he was shot in the shoulder when a man appeared from an alley and fired several rounds at him.
Chicago, Ill. -- A man in his 40s was fatally shot, a 27-year-old man was shot and wounded, and a third person was pistol-whipped about 11:30 p.m. yesterday. The three were at a party involving co-workers when one of the co-workers attacked them after an argument over beer.
Chicago, Ill. -- A man described as being in his late teens was shot and wounded at a park shortly after noon today. He was listed in serious-to-critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds to his body.
Lancaster, Ohio -- Last Saturday, a 73-year-old gun-safety teacher apparently didn’t realize the gun he was handling was loaded when he accidentally discharged the weapon and it sent a bullet ricocheting off his desk and struck a 26-year-old student in the arm. The victim was one of 25 people in a daylong course in gun safety to satisfy one of the state’s requirements to obtain a concealed carry permit. No word on the victim’s condition.
Green Valley, Ariz. -- A 36-year-old man was shot in the buttocks by his 3-year-old son when they were target shooting in the desert with a .22-caliber rifle on Monday afternoon.
Bakersfield, Calif. -- An 80-year-old man accidentally shot his 79-year-old wife in the leg yesterday. He had removed the magazine from his handgun but forgot there was still one remaining in the chamber. No word on her condition. Note to gun owners: Removing the magazine from a gun doesn’t necessarily remove the bullet that’s in the chamber. I’ve chronicled a number of people getting shot by this phantom bullet.
Dana Point, Calif. -- When someone in an apartment building was handling a gun about 10 p.m. Tuesday, the weapon accidentally discharged sending a bullet through a wall and into a neighboring apartment where it struck a woman in the head. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Greenport, N.Y. -- A 72-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the hand about noon last Saturday while attempting to unload a handgun.
Russia, Ohio -- On Saturday August 3, a 40-year-old woman standing in the parking lot of a bar was struck in the elbow by a stray bullet from a man target shooting with a .22-caliber rifle at a nearby farm. The woman’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Elkins Park, Penn. -- A 22-year-old firefighter accidentally shot himself in the hand at a firehouse about 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
Bluewell, W.V. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the leg while handling a new handgun about 9 p.m. Monday. The injury did not appear to be life-threatening.
Bridgeport, Conn. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the groin about 3:30 a.m. last Saturday. He had a license to carry the weapon. His injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Amarillo, Tex. -- Two people -- a man and a woman -- were injured Thursday evening when a gun was accidentally discharged at a pawn shop.
Houston, Tex. -- About 10:40 p.m. last Thursday, when a woman having a discussion with a 44-year-old man in a parking lot attempted to take a handgun from him, the weapon accidentally discharged and she was struck in the upper chest. Her injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Fort Mill, S.C. -- On August 7, a security guard for a money transport company was at work and walking through a store when his shoulder bumped a door causing his holstered gun to accidentally discharge and the bullet struck him in the leg.
Flint, Mich. -- On August 5, a woman was shot in the right knee and another person was shot in the toe when a friend handling a gun tried to disengage a round from the chamber and the weapon accidentally fired.
Norristown, Penn. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the chest and wounded while riding a bicycle about 6 p.m. Thursday. Police said he might have been involved in a scuffle with someone before the shooting. The victim was reported to be in stable condition.
Standish, Me. -- A 52-year-old man was shot in the leg when someone in a passing vehicle fired several shots at him as he drove on a highway about 10:45 p.m. Thursday. Police said they do not think the shooting was random.
Paterson, N.J. -- Two men, ages 24 and 19, and a 23-year-old woman were shot and wounded when gunfire broke out at a large party early Friday morning. Witnesses heard at least 16 gunshots.
Hialeah Gardens, Fla. -- On Friday, a male convenience-store clerk was shot as he ran off when a man in his 20s entered the store and pulled out a gun. Police have not determined a motive for the incident because no money was taken.
Miami Gardens, Fla. -- Two men who had just left a nightclub were shot as they waited inside their vehicle in the drive-thru lane at a fast-food restaurant yesterday morning. Both victim’s were listed in critical condition.
Charlotte, N.C. -- A man was shot and wounded about 10 p.m. yesterday. His injuries were considered life-threatening.
Memphis, Tenn. -- Two people were shot about 7 p.m. yesterday. No word on their conditions.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 34-year-old woman was shot in the leg and buttocks and a male of unknown age was shot in the buttocks about 1 p.m. yesterday. Both victims were listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg about 3 p.m. yesterday. He was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:15 p.m. yesterday, a 23-year-old man showed up at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his wrist. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 10:15 p.m. yesterday, after a 17-year-old male carrying a shotgun walked up to an 18-year-old male and shot him in the face, someone shot the 17-year-old in the head a few minutes later. Both were listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl were each shot in the leg about 11 p.m. yesterday. Both were listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 26-year-old man was shot as he stood with a group of people about 1 a.m. today. He was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 3:45 a.m. today, a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg while he stood with a group of people outside a home. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A boy in his teens was shot in the hand and foot about 5 a.m. today. He was listed in stable condition.
Baltimore, Md. -- Two men were standing in front of a gas station when a man approached and shot them both just after 1 a.m. today. No word on their conditions.
St. Louis, Mo. -- A man in his 20s was shot Friday afternoon while in his car when a gunman chased him in another vehicle and fired multiple times during the chase. The victim was listed in critical but stable condition.
Today’s sources: Akron Beacon Journal, Amarillo Globe-News, Arkansasmatters.com, Associated Press, Bluefield (W.V.) Daily Telegraph, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Connecticut Post, Dana Point (Calif.) Times, Denver Post, The Flint (Mich.) Journal, The (Rock Hill, S.C.) Herald, Houston Chronicle, KDKA-TV Pittsburgh, KERO-TV Bakersfield, The Lima (Ohio) News, Montgomery (Penn.) Life, Portland (Me.) Press Herald, Seattle Times, The (N.J.) Star-Ledger, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, The Suffolk Times, UPI, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WGAL-TV Lancaster, WMC-TV Memphis, WSOC-TV Charlotte, WSVN-TV Miami, WTLV-TV Jacksonville, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham
Addendum for August 17, 2013
We have an epidemic of gun violence in the U.S.A. Here’s an organization working to find a cure: www.demandaction.org/
[ http://www.demandaction.org/ ]
August 13, 2013 -- August 16, 2013
No report filed
August 12, 2013 edition
Manchester, N.H. -- An estranged father, 54-years-old, shot his 9-year-old son several times at a YWCA, killing him, and then used the gun to kill himself yesterday morning.
Metairie, La. -- A 24-year-old man shot and killed his 24-year-old fiancée on a street outside her home about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Neighbors said they saw the woman running from her home with the man chasing her. He shot her in the upper body and left her lying on the ground in front of an apartment complex.
Houston, Tex. -- A 32-year-old man shot and killed himself at a hospital while in a room with his wife shortly after she gave birth on Sunday. The two were heard arguing shortly before shots were fired.
Cleveland, Ohio -- A 43-year-old man died Friday after he was shot in the chest last weekend while attempting to take away car keys from a 40-year-old man to prevent him from driving while intoxicated.
Montgomery, N.J. -- Police are investigating a possible slaying and suicide of an elderly couple early Friday morning. They suspect that a man shot and killed his wife before using the gun to kill himself.
St. Louis County, Mo. -- A teenager was killed about 10:30 a.m. today after exchanging shots with at least one person inside a home.
Las Vegas, Nev. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed at a birthday party just before midnight Saturday. He was struck in the arm and torso during a scuffle involving several of the party attendees.
Birmingham, Ala. -- A 22-year-old man was shot and killed while in a restaurant about 2 a.m. Saturday. Police are looking for two suspects.
New Haven, Conn. -- A man celebrating his 22nd birthday at a nightclub was shot and killed about 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
Victorville, Calif. -- A convenience store clerk was shot and killed as he left work about 10:40 p.m. yesterday. Several people were inside and outside the store at the time of the shooting, but no one got a good look at the gunman.
Pomona, Calif. -- A 45-year-old man was shot and killed while riding his bicycle about 9:30 p.m. Saturday when a vehicle pulled up alongside him and someone inside opened fire.
Pomona, Calif. -- About 11:30 p.m. Saturday, a 24-year-old man was shot and killed and an 18-year-old friend was shot and wounded as they walked in an alley. No word on the wounded man’s condition.
Pomona, Calif. -- A 29-year-old man standing next to his car on the way to a store was shot and killed when someone in another vehicle pulled up alongside and opened fire about 3 a.m. yesterday. The victim left four children.
Trenton, N.J. -- A 53-year-old man was fatally shot while on a street about 9 p.m. Saturday.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man in a restaurant was shot and killed about 1:45 a.m. today when someone came in and opened fire and then fled.
Memphis, Tenn. --A 27-year-old man was fatally shot about 2 a.m. today. Three people are in custody in connection with the shooting.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A man believed to be in his 20s was shot in the head and killed while in the shared parking lot of a restaurant and gas station just before noon today.
Montgomery, Ala. -- A 19-year-old male was fatally shot about 10:30 p.m. yesterday.
Central Broward County, Fla. -- A 24-year-old man was shot and killed last night.
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed on a street about 4:30 a.m. yesterday.
Richardson, Tex. -- A man accidentally shot his elderly wife in the abdomen while he was reloading his handgun as they were at home watching television. No word on her condition.
Huntsville, Ala. -- Two people were injured when a shot was accidentally fired at a workplace about 9:40 a.m. today. One employee was struck in the hand; the other in the abdomen. Neither injury was considered life-threatening.
Rock Hill, S.C. -- A 19-year-old male accidentally shot himself at a park about 3 p.m. today. He was expected to be okay.
Tucson, Ariz. -- A 31-year-old man was shot and wounded about 3:30 a.m. Saturday when he arrived home and interrupted a burglary. His injury was considered non life-threatening.
Tuscaloosa, Ala. -- Three people were shot and wounded -- a 27-year-old female and two males, ages 18 and 17 -- shortly after midnight Saturday after an argument at a party. The 17-year-old had injuries considered life threatening.
Chicago, Ill. -- Someone opened fire on the occupants of a car about 10:30 p.m. yesterday, striking a 4-year-old girl and two males, ages 20 and 17, one of them the child’s brother. The driver was not struck. The girl was struck in the hip, the 17-year-old in the thigh, and the 20-year-old was shot multiple times. All three were listed in serious-to-critical condition. Police say it appears likely the shooter mistook at least one of the car’s occupants for someone else.
Chicago, Ill. -- About 10:45 p.m. yesterday, a 23-year-old man was grazed in the head, a 19-year-old man was shot in the thigh, and a 17-year-old boy was shot in the shoulder when a shooter emerged from between two buildings and opened fire on the trio. All three victim’s were listed in fair condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 36-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman were shot and wounded about 3:45 a.m. today when someone opened fire on them as they sat in a park. The man was struck in the leg and the woman in the stomach. Both were reported to be stabilized.
Detroit, Mich. -- A 61-year-old Good Samaritan was shot after he tried to help two women being robbed about 12:40 a.m. today. After the man saw the women being robbed, he tried to follow the suspect, but the robber turned around and shot at him, striking him in the eye. The victim was listed in critical condition. The women were not hurt.
Pomona, Calif. -- A man was shot in the leg and wounded about 2 a.m. yesterday.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- Someone was shot twice and wounded about 11:10 p.m. yesterday. The victim was expected to survive.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 14-year-old boy was shot multiple times about 11:50 p.m. yesterday. He was expected to survive.
Brooklyn, N.Y. -- Two men, ages 22 and 21, were shot in the head and killed near a park about 11:30 p.m. yesterday.
Seattle, Wash. -- A 64-year-old city bus-driver was shot multiple times while on his downtown route this morning. The victim’s injuries were reported as non life-threatening. Police shot and wounded a suspect. The suspect’s injuries were considered life-threatening.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man was shot in the forearm about 10 p.m. yesterday. He was listed in stable condition.
Baltimore, Md. -- A 14-year-old girl and some friends were playing football in the street just after midnight last night when someone drove by and began shooting at them. She was struck in the leg and another girl suffered a graze wound to the arm. The 14-year-old was listed in stable condition.
Atlanta, Ga. -- Someone was shot about 4 p.m. today. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Charlotte, N.C. -- Someone was shot about 3 p.m. today. No other information was available.
Hanover, Md. -- On Thursday, Transportation Security Administration officers arrested a man at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after detecting a loaded handgun in his carry-on baggage. The weapon was loaded with five rounds and there was an additional magazine loaded with six rounds.
Today’s sources: Arizona Daily Star, Birmingham News, Chicago Tribune, Detroit Free Press, KABC-TV Los Angeles, Las Vegas Sun, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, New Hampshire Union Leader, New York Post, The Oregonian, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, UPI, WAAY-TV Huntsville, WBTV-TV Charlotte, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WDSU-TV New Orleans, WFAA-TV Dallas, WMC-TV Memphis, WSB-TV Atlanta, WSFA-TV Montgomery, WSOC-TV Charlotte, WSVN-TV Miami
Addendum for August 12, 2013
If today is typical, some 277 Americans will be shot by a gun. And 84 of those who are shot will die.
The story will repeat itself tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that, and on and on and on.
Help stop this slaughter. Please call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
August 5, 2013 -- August 11, 2013
No report filed
August 4, 2013 edition
Jenkins, Ky. -- A 58-year-old man shot and killed three people -- two women, ages 35 and 31, and a 25-year-old man -- before using the gun to kill himself. The four bodies were found in two different homes about a mile apart. Police were called after two juveniles found a body around 2 a.m. on Friday. Police said the man suspected the trio of stealing from him.
Yorktown, Va. -- A 74-year-old woman and her 53-year-old son-in-law were found fatally shot in the driveway of a home about 2 p.m. Thursday. Police said it appeared the man shot and killed the woman before turning the gun on himself.
New York Mills, Minn. -- A 23-year-old man shot and killed a 20-year-old man and then used the gun to shoot and wound himself about 9:10 p.m. Wednesday. The wounded man was in critical condition and on life support
Hemet, Calif. -- A 91-year-old man shot and killed his 88-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. The two bodies were found on Wednesday.
Fitchburg, Mass. -- A 33-year-old Fitchburg man was found fatally shot and lying in the front yard of a home about 4 a.m. Saturday after arguing with an unidentified person who police believe was the shooter.
Norfolk, Va. -- One man was shot and killed and another man was shot and wounded about 4:30 a.m. today. The wounded man was reported in critical condition.
Strongs Prairie, Wis. -- A 14-year-old was accidentally shot in the abdomen while target shooting with relatives about 6 p.m. Wednesday. The weapon, a handgun, discharged while being handled by a 64-year-old relative. The boy was listed in stable condition.
Knox County, Tenn. -- A 47-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the leg with a handgun about 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Police said she thought the weapon was unloaded because the magazine had been removed. She did not check the chamber for a bullet. Note to gun owners: Removing the magazine from a gun doesn’t necessarily remove the bullet that’s in the chamber. (I’ve chronicled a number of people getting shot by this phantom bullet.)
Schenectady, N.Y. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the groin overnight on Friday when he put a gun in his waistband. No word on his condition.
Fostoria, Ohio -- A man was accidentally shot in the leg Thursday evening when his handgun fell while he was putting on his pants and the weapon discharged as it hit the floor. The man has a concealed carry permit.
Marshall, Tex. -- A female accidentally shot herself Wednesday. Her injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Middletown, Ohio -- Someone accidentally shot themselves in the foot at a gun shop about 4:25 p.m. Wednesday.
Bennington Township, Ohio -- A 48-year-old man outdoors practicing with his gun accidentally shot himself about 5 p.m. Monday. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Oroville, Calif. -- A juvenile female was accidentally shot in the back a week ago, allegedly by a 26-year-old male acquaintance.
Cherokee County, Tex. -- A 59-year-old woman accidentally shot herself in the chest at a home about 9 p.m. Wednesday. She was listed in stable condition.
Whitehouse, Tex. -- Someone at a pawn shop accidentally shot themselves in the leg yesterday morning. No word on the victim’s condition.
Joliet, Ill. -- A 29-year-old man sitting in a booth at a crowded restaurant with his wife and two children was killed about 9:30 p.m. yesterday when a 31-year-old man walked up and shot him several times at point blank range. The shooter has been arrested.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 6-year-old boy was shot in the arm about 11:30 p.m. Friday while in a car with his mother and two sisters as the family returned home from a trip to a store for food. Police said it’s unclear who the shooter was aiming for, but they don't believe the boy’s mother or anyone else in the car was a target. The child underwent surgery yesterday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot in the arm about 8:15 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg about 12:10 a.m. Two men had approached the man and demanded money before starting to beat him. He was shot as he fled the assailants. No word on the victim’s condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man was shot in the hand about 1 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh about 2:15 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 22-year-old man was shot in the arm as he was getting into his car about 3 a.m. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 27-year-old man was shot in the foot about 3:15 a.m. today. He was in stable condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 51-year-old man standing outside was shot once in each thigh about 3:25 a.m. today. He was listed in stable condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A male was shot multiple times and wounded about 6:20 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Today’s sources: Albany Time Union, Associated Press, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Chico (Calif.) Enterprise-Record, Duluth News Tribune, KLTV-TV Tyler (Tex.), Knoxville News Sentinel, The Marshall (Tex.) News Messenger, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, The Newark (Ohio) Advocate, The (Riverside, Calif.) Press-Enterprise, The Virginian-Pilot
August 3, 2013 edition
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August 2, 2013 edition
No report filed
August 1, 2013 edition
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July 31, 2013 edition
Hialeah, Fla. -- A man living with his mother in an apartment complex set their unit on fire about 6:30 p.m. Friday and then went on a shooting rampage in the building, killing six people before police shot him to death.
Montgomery, Ala. -- About 8:30 p.m. Friday, a 23-year-old man shot and killed his 24-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. Police said the two had an argument before the shooting.
Rosemead, Calif. -- Police found a woman fatally shot and a man shot and wounded. The authorities are investigating the incident as a murder and attempted suicide. The two victims had a child together. No word on the condition of the wounded man.
Bethlehem, Ga. -- A 33-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his 66-year-old mother-in-law and then using the gun to kill himself about 7 p.m. Monday.
Hopewell, Va. -- A man suspected of shooting and killing a 73-year-old woman is dead after he apparently shot himself in the head late Wednesday night or early Thursday. The woman’s body was found in her burning home in North Carolina on Wednesday night. The two lived together.
Suffolk, Va. -- A 67-year-old man shot and killed his 64-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. The bodies were discovered Wednesday.
St. George, Utah -- Police are investigating a possible murder-suicide involving a gun after officers found the bodies of a 60-year-old man and his 47-year-old wife inside a home about 9:10 a.m. Monday.
Meridian, Idaho, -- A 63-year-old man is dead after he accidentally shot and killed himself Monday while cleaning a gun at a workbench in his garage.
Centre, Ala. -- A man was found dead near a highway yesterday from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Rodey, N.M. -- A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed, allegedly by a 27-year-old man, after the older man showed up uninvited at a birthday party on Saturday night and the two got into an argument.
Tucson, Ariz. -- A 32-year-old man is dead after he was shot in the neck while in an alley about 7 a.m. Sunday.
Framingham, Mass. -- A 20-year-old man was shot and killed and a 21-year-old man was shot and wounded about 1:45 a.m. on Saturday. The wounded man was treated at a hospital and released.
Evanston, Ill. -- Two brothers, ages 38 and 34, were found shot to death in the basement of their family's tobacco shop about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Both had been shot several times.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man was shot in the leg about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot by several males who robbed him of his bicycle as he was riding it about 7:50 p.m. yesterday. He was struck in the thigh and buttocks. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man was shot in the shoulder and both legs about 8 p.m. yesterday. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 35-year-old man was shot in the arm about 10 p.m. yesterday. He was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man standing on a sidewalk was shot in the foot when someone opened fire from passing car about 10 p.m. yesterday. The victim was listed in good condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Early this morning, a 35-year-old man was shot and wounded while standing on a street when a male approached and opened fire. The victim was struck in the back, arm and leg. His condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was shot in the foot about 4:50 a.m. today. He was listed in good condition.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A 23-year-old man was found shot to death in a car about 11:30 p.m. Monday.
Portland, Ind. -- A 4-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the head by her 8-year-old sibling who was target shooting nearby with a .22 caliber rifle as her family sat around a campfire on Sunday. The girl ran into the line of fire as the gun was discharged. She was listed in critical condition.
Hot Springs, Ark. -- At a gun show on Saturday, a 42-year-old man shot himself and another man when he picked up a handgun from a table and it accidentally discharged. The bullet struck him in the hand before ricocheting off the floor and grazing the other man. Both victim’s had injuries considered non life--threatening.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- Three teenagers in a room were playing with a gun about 5 p.m. Tuesday when the gun accidentally discharged striking one of them in the foot. An adult at the home then called police. The victim’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Shiawassee County, Mich. -- A 75-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the groin while target practicing on Saturday. The gun was in his waistband when it discharged.
Huntsville, Ala. -- A man accidentally shot himself in the hand while unloading a handgun about 12:45 p.m. Sunday.
Douglass Township, Mich. -- A 58-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the thigh while at home handling his handgun late Saturday night. He dropped the gun while removing it from a holster on his hip and, as he tried to catch the weapon in mid-air, he inadvertently pulled the trigger. The man’s wife was nearby but not injured. No word on his condition.
Concord, N.H. -- A woman called police around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday to say her husband accidentally shot himself in the knee and that he appeared to be sleepwalking when he fired the weapon. His injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Fulton County, Ga. -- Authorities say a customer shot and wounded a suspect trying to rob a restaurant early Monday.
Searcy, Ark. -- A 32-year-old man was shot and wounded by another 32-year-old man, his cousin, at an apartment complex about 10 a.m. Saturday.
Hartselle, Ala. -- A man was shot and wounded by a woman in the parking lot of a gas station about 5 a.m. today. No word on his condition.
Hooksett, N.H. -- A man was found in a car at a gas station with a gunshot wound to his chest early this morning. He was in stable condition.
Kansas City, Mo. -- A woman eating a slice of pizza outside a restaurant about 2 a.m. yesterday was shot and wounded after two men approached and robbed her. No word on her condition.
Madison, Wis. -- Two men, ages 25 and 22, were shot and wounded on Saturday. Both were expected to recover from their injuries.
Swissvale, Penn. -- A 19-year-old man was shot in the abdomen about 9:20 p.m. Tuesday and another 19-year-old man has been charged in the shooting. The victim’s condition was listed as stable.
Baltimore, Md. -- A man was shot and wounded about 6:15 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Addendum for July 31, 2013
Several months ago, a lobbyist for an NRA chartered organization in Wisconsin said gun-rights proponents needed only to wait-out the “Connecticut effect” before they could once again start passing laws to loosen restrictions on guns.
The lobbyist predicted we would soon forget what happened at Sandy Hook, and that those who want common-sense gun laws would eventually lose interest and fade away. Then the NRA would once again have our elected representatives all to themselves, just the way they like it.
We need to let the NRA know that this time is different. We are not going away. We won’t forget Sandy Hook, or Aurora, or Columbine, or Virginia Tech, or Tucson, or the 100,000 Americans who are either killed or wounded by guns each year.
You can help. Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun controls. Do it today. And do it again next week. And then every week after that until they get the message.
You can get contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
Today’s sources: Albuquerque Journal, The Argus-Press, Arizona Daily Star, Arkansasmatters.com, Birmingham News, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Concord (N.H.) Monitor, Florida Times-Union, KCBS-TV Los Angeles, KCTV-TV Kansas City, KTVB-TV Boise, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Mlive.com, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Salt Lake Tribune, Suffolk (Va.) News-Herald, WBAL-TV Baltimore, WMC-TV Memphis, WSFA-TV Montgomery, WSVN-TV Miami, WTHR-TV Indianapolis
July 30, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 29, 2013 edition
No report filed
July 28, 2013 edition
Sedro-Woolley, Wash. -- A 4-year-old boy died after he accidentally shot himself. The gun belonged to his mother’s boyfriend, a convicted felon.
Belleville, Ill. -- An 11-year-old boy died at a home after he was accidentally shot in the head by a 6-year-old boy. Police said there was a family gathering at the time of the shooting with adults on the first floor and several children, including the victim and the 6-year-old, in an upstairs bedroom. The weapon was unlocked inside the home.
Harvard, Ill. -- A 19-year-old man shot and killed his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend, the mother of his 9-month-old daughter, and then used the gun to kill himself.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A 16-year-old accidentally shot himself to death when he and his friends were playing with a gun they found in a wooded area near an apartment complex.
Waggaman, La. -- A 20-year-old man was accidentally shot and killed by a 16-year-old friend. The victim was a college freshman and a member of the school’s football team. The gun belonged to the victim’s mother. The teen found it in her car which was parked in the driveway of her home.
Bloomington, Ind. -- A 42-year-old man shot and killed his 48-year-old wife in the bedroom of their home before using the weapon to kill himself. The woman leaves an 11-year-old daughter from an earlier marriage.
Seattle, Wash. -- A man in his 20s was shot and killed and another man in his 20s was shot and wounded when someone walked up to their parked car and opened fire as they waited for someone in the parking lot of a market. The wounded man has injuries considered non life-threatening.
Albany, N.Y. -- A 9-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the hand after he found a gun in a potted plant in the backyard of his home.
Albuquerque, N.M. -- A 12-year-old boy was accidentally shot in the leg by his 16-year-old brother. Police said the victim was expected to be okay.
Oakdale, Minn. -- A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot his 9-year-old sister in the chest. Police said they expect the girl to recover. The boy’s father, grandfather, and three other children were at home at the time.
Dearborn Heights, Mich. -- A 32-year-old man was on life support after he was accidentally shot in the head by his roommate while teaching her how to defend herself with a gun in case someone broke into the home.
Brownsville, Tex. -- A 27-year-old woman was shot in the eye by her 55-year-old father as she crawled through a window of his apartment to pick up some of her belongings and he mistook her for an intruder. She was listed in stable condition.
Bourbon County, Ky. -- A 60-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the chest. The incident began when he spotted some wild dogs near his horses and that prompted him to grab a pistol and start running across a field towards the dogs, but he slipped in mud and the gun discharged. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Warren, Mich. -- A 62-year-old man, a city electrical inspector, accidentally shot himself with his handgun while in the restroom at City Hall. Police said it appeared the victim took the weapon out of a holster and it discharged as he was putting it back. The bullet went into his hip and struck his femur, splitting it into two pieces. No word on his condition.
Wichita, Kan. -- A man sitting in a company vehicle on his work-break accidentally shot himself in the finger and thigh. No word on his condition.
Cleveland, Ohio -- A 57-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the hand with a handgun at a home. No word on his condition.
Detroit, Mich. -- A man was shot and wounded at an apartment. He was reported to be in critical condition.
Today’s sources: Associated Press, The Detroit News, KAKE-TV Wichita, KING-TV Seattle, KGBT-TV Harlingen (Tex.), KLRT-TV Little Rock, KRQE-TV Albuquerque, KSDK-TV St. Louis, WAGA-TV Atlanta, WDIV-TV Detroit, WISH-TV Indianapolis, WKYT-TV Lexington, WWJ-TV Detroit, WXXA-TV Albany (N.Y.)
Addendum for July 28, 2013
Want to do something to help reduce this daily carnage? Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
July 22, 2013 -- July 27, 2013
No report filed
July 21, 2013 edition
Hermanville, Miss. --A 9-year-old boy died after he was accidentally shot by another child while visiting his grandparents on Thursday. The boy’s parents were sitting at the kitchen table and the boy was in his grandparents’ bedroom with two other children, ages 13 and 10. One of the other children was holding the gun when it went off. The gun, which did not have a lock on it and was sitting out in the open in the bedroom, belonged to the grandparents.
Flint, Mich. -- A 9-year-old boy, his 23-year-old uncle, and a 25-year-old man were found fatally shot inside an apartment building about 8 a.m. Monday. Police are calling it a triple homicide.
Oakland, Calif. -- An 8-year-old girl was shot and killed and a 7-year-old girl along with her grandmother and 4-year-old brother were shot and wounded when someone fired bullets through the front door of an apartment about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday. The 7-year-old was struck in the shoulder; the 4-year-old was grazed in the stomach. No word on the condition of the grandmother.
Riviera Beach, Fla. -- Police making a welfare check about 11 p.m. Tuesday discovered that a 72-year-old man had shot and killed his 64-year-old wife before using the gun to kill himself. A suicide note was found.
Pearland, Tex. -- On Friday, when a man in his late 60s and his wife in her late 30s argued in their front yard, the man shot her with a handgun and then used the weapon to kill himself.
Flint, Mich. -- A man in his late 50s shot and wounded a woman before using the gun to kill himself yesterday morning.
Flint, Mich. -- Police responding to reports of gunfire found someone fatally shot on a street about 11:30 p.m. Friday.
Deming, N.M. -- A 64-year-old man shot and killed his 62-year-old wife before using the weapon to kill himself about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. The couple had been married for 43 years.
Los Angeles, Calif. -- An intoxicated 38-year-old man accidentally shot and killed himself while at a party at a friend’s house early Monday morning. The incident began when the host decided to show off his gun and guests started passing it around. When the weapon reached the victim, the host tried to take it away from him and, during the struggle, the gun fired.
Boston, Mass. -- One man was shot and killed and another man was shot and wounded about 1:40 a.m. today. The wounded man had injuries considered non life-threatening.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man was fatally shot to death about 11 p.m. yesterday.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was fatally shot at a gas station about 11:30 p.m. yesterday after someone fired at least six shots at him .
Chicago, Ill. -- A 28-year-old man was shot and killed and three people -- a 40-year-old man, a 22-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman -- were shot and wounded after someone opened fire at a birthday party in a housing complex about 1:50 a.m. today. Both wounded victims were listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 25-year-old man was shot and killed and another man, either 23- or 24-years-old, was shot and wounded in the leg about 4 a.m. today. No word on the condition of the wounded man.
Minneapolis, Minn. -- A 23-year-old man was shot and killed about 6:15 p.m. Friday. He had been struck several times in the chest.
Urbana, Ill. -- A 24-year-old man carrying a loaded handgun accidental shot himself in the leg about 1 p.m. Friday. Police responding to reports of a shooting found him lying on the ground in the common area of an apartment complex. No word on his condition.
Minnehaha, Wash. -- A 61-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the hand while loading his pistol early Monday morning.
Tifton, Ga. -- About 1:45 a.m. Friday, a 30-year-old man staying at the home of a friend’s girlfriend accidentally shot the friend when he mistook him as an intruder and fired through a door, striking the man in the chest as he turned the knob to open the door after returning home late at night. The shooter was at the home to protect the woman from some suspicious activity that had occurred in the area. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Jackson Township, Ohio -- A 23-year-old man accidentally shot himself in the thigh about 6 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Little Rock, Ark. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the arm while sitting on the steps of an apartment complex about 11 a.m. yesterday after two people in front of the complex began shooting at each other and he got caught in the crossfire. No word on the boy’s condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 6-year-old girl riding a scooter was shot in the chest and her 52-year-old aunt was shot in the thigh after they became caught in a crossfire when a young man shot at two other young men on a street and the two returned fire about 8 p.m. Friday. The child was listed in serious condition; her aunt was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 17-year-old girl was shot in the foot about 8 p.m. Friday. No word on her condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 34-year-old man was shot in the leg about 10:15 p.m. Friday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Three men, ages 36, 24, and 22, were shot in the leg and wounded about 6:20 p.m. yesterday. All three were listed in good condition.
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A woman in her 20s was found shot and wounded and another woman in her 20s was found with unspecified injuries at a motel about 7:20 a.m. Friday. The wounded woman’s injuries were considered life-threatening.
Oxnard, Calif. -- A 24-year-old man was found by police lying in the street with a gunshot wound about 1 p.m. Tuesday. He was in serious condition.
Des Moines, Iowa -- A 33-year-old man was shot and wounded while walking to a convenience store about 11:40 p.m. yesterday. He had been struck several times. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 21-year-old man who was a passenger in a vehicle was shot and wounded about 2 a.m. yesterday. His injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- A 32-year-old man was shot and wounded about 2:50 a.m. yesterday. He was with several friends when a 31-year-old man rode up on a bicycle and opened fire after calling the victim and his friends derogatory names. The victim and his friends then chased and caught the suspect and, during the fight that ensued, the victim was shot. The shooter was in custody. No word on the victim’s condition.
Brooklyn, N.Y. -- A gunman opened fire in a park about 2:15 p.m. yesterday striking a 45-year-old man in the abdomen, his 37-year-old wife in the leg, his 22-year-old son in the leg, a 62-year-old man in the leg, and a 52-year-old woman in the stomach. The shooter, accompanied by three other men and two women, fired multiple times at the 45-year-old man at a ball field. The shooter was said to be angry because the man reported him to police on Friday for allegedly harassing the man’s 18-year-old daughter at a fast-food restaurant where she worked. The 62-year-old and 52-year-old victims were bystanders.
Salem, Ore. -- Two 18-year-old men in a car -- a driver and passenger -- were shot and wounded when someone opened fire on them from another car about 6:40 p.m. yesterday. The victims’ injuries were considered non life-threatening. Apparently there was an altercation between the two men and the occupants of the other car before the shooting occurred.
Philadelphia, Penn. -- A 16-year-old boy was shot in the hand and a 31-year-old man was shot in the knee at a recreation center about 10:15 a.m. today. The two victims were reported in stable condition.
Salt Lake City, Utah -- A man in his early 20s was struck is his calf outside a nightclub about 1:30 a.m. today after a man told to leave the club earlier in the evening came back with a gun and fired four or five random shots.
Everett, Wash. -- A 56-year-woman was shot and wounded while lying on her couch early Saturday after multiple bullets struck her home. She was hit three times. Her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
Brevard County, Fla. -- Two men were shot and wounded on a street about 12:30 p.m. today.
Today’s sources: Arkansasmatters.com, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The (Vancouver, Wash.) Columbian, The Flint Journal, Florida Times-Union, KABC-TV Los Angeles, KCCI-TV Des Moines, KTRK-TV Houston, Laist.com , Las Cruces Sun-News, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, New York Post, Oakland Tribune, The Oregonian, The Palm Beach Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, Salt Lake Tribune, Seattle Times, The Tifton (Ga.) Gazette, WAPT-TV Jackson, The (Urbana, Ill.) News-Gazette, WDTN-TV Dayton, WFTV-TV Orlando
July 20, 2013 edition
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July 19, 2013 edition
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July 18, 2013 edition
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July 17, 2013 edition
Jacksonville, Fla. -- A man and his wife, both 84, are dead after the man shot and killed his wife at a city park and then used the gun to kill himself. Both had been suffering from health problems. Police found their bodies about 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Lexington, S.C. -- On Sunday, a 23-year-old man stabbed his 60-year-old uncle in the back several times, killing him, then he shot his father in the shoulder and an uncle in the finger as they struggled to get his gun away. The 23-year-old then used the gun to kill himself.
Oceanside, N.Y. -- A 73-year-old man shot and killed his 63-year-old wife before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide at their condominium Monday.
Miami, Fla. -- A man has died after he was shot and robbed of a watch, cash, and jewelry as he was supervising home-improvement work at a relative’s house about 3 p.m. yesterday.
Atlanta, Ga. -- A man was shot and killed about 9:35 p.m. Monday when gunfire rang out after an argument over someone leaning on a car.
Fort Huachuca, Ariz. -- A 3-year-old boy was shot in the stomach Saturday night. The child is a family member of a soldier assigned to the post. The boy was listed in critical but stable condition. No other information was available.
Drexel Heights, Ariz. -- On Sunday, a 2-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the leg at her home by her visiting 23-year-old uncle when he accidentally discharged his weapon while in the carport and the bullet went through a wall and struck the child in the living room. The girl’s injuries were considered non life-threatening.
Pine Bluff, Ark. -- A man was shot nine times and found lying on the ground about 9:30 p.m. Sunday. He was listed in critical condition.
Milwaukee, Wis. -- Two men were shot, a woman was stabbed, and another man suffered broken ribs when a fight between two men snowballed into a larger brawl that led to gunfire on Tuesday.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 20-year-old man was shot in the arm about 7:30 p.m. yesterday. No word on his condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 21-year-old man standing on a porch was shot in the shoulder by one of several males who approached him about 8:40 p.m. yesterday. The victim was listed in critical condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- A 37-year-old man who was with a group of people was shot in the leg about 11:30 p.m. after someone opened fire on the gathering. The victim’s condition was listed as stabilized.
Chicago, Ill. -- Two 24-year-old men were shot about 3 a.m. today. One of the victims was struck in his back; the other in his torso. Both were listed in serious condition.
Chicago, Ill. -- Two 26-year-old men who were on a porch about 3:30 a.m. today were shot when someone approached on foot and opened fire. One of the victims suffered several gunshot wounds to the leg. The other victim was grazed in the head. Both men were reported as stabilized.
Nashville, Tenn. -- When shots were fired between two cars, one of them crashed sending four men -- including the 18-year-old driver -- to the hospital. The second car drove away from the scene. No word on the conditions of the victims.
Cincinnati, Ohio -- When two men got into a gun battle in an apartment building, one of the men was shot seven times and the other man was struck once. Both men were expected to survive.
Today’s sources: Arizona Daily Star, Arkansasmatters.com, Chicago Tribune, KPHO-TV Phoenix, Long Island Newsday, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Murder-suicide.blogspot.com, WCHS-TV Charleston W.V., WSB-TV Atlanta, WSVN-TV Miami, WTVF-TV Nashville, The (Columbia, S.C.) State,
Addendum for July 17, 2013
Yesterday, via email, I received a newsletter from the National Rifle Association (NRA) called the “NRA ARMED CITIZEN -- True stories of your right to self-defense in action.” The newsletter reported 19 incidents of individuals successfully using guns either at home or their place of business to thwart intruders or burglars. The first of the incidents was dated June 3, 2013; the last one was dated July 9, 2013 -- a period of 36 days.
However, the NRA ARMED CITIZEN didn’t mention that during the same 36-day period, based on average numbers, 3,024 Americans were killed by a gun, and another 6,948 were wounded by one. So for each “good” use of a gun during those 36 days, there were 524 “bad” uses of a gun. Granted, the NRA might not have reported or been aware all the “true stories of self-defense in action” that occurred during that 36-day period, but I doubt they missed 505 of them in order for the “good” numbers to at least equal the “bad” ones.
The newsletter also failed to mention that if there is a gun in a home, it is 22 times more likely to be used to kill or injure a member of the gun-owner’s family (due to domestic homicide, suicide, or unintentional shooting) than to be used in self-defense.
I don’t know anyone who would go out shopping for their family and buy a product that was 524 times as likely to hurt rather than help the general population. Or 22 times more likely to hurt rather than help a family member.
Yet, when it comes to those little hand-held killing machines we call guns, too many Americans are willing to suspend rational thinking. That’s good for the NRA and other such gun-rights groups and their lobbyists. And it’s good for the gun and ammo manufactures and their well-paid executives. But it’s not so good for the 100,000 or so Americans either killed or wounded by guns every single year.
Want to help reduce this carnage? Call, write, email, or FAX your representatives in Washington, D.C. and tell them to support common sense gun control. Do it today. And do it again next week. And do it again every week after that until they get the message.
You’ll find contact information here:
www.contactingthecongress.org
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/08/17/1231943/-Another-Day-in-the-Gun-Crazy-U-S-A
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