6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say

A 6-year-old in Florida was fatally shot by a 9-year-old, according to local authorities. The victim was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon, but ultimately pronounced dead, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko said. The victim was wounded in the head with a single gunshot, he said. An adult was present in the home… Continue reading 6-year-old fatally shot by a 9-year-old, authorities say

Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

Court documents unsealed this month included new details in how the boy, who is identified only by his initials, obtained the 9 mm semi-automatic handgun. On Jan. 6, the morning of the shooting, Taylor believed the gun was in her purse with the trigger lock installed and left on top of her bedroom dresser, according… Continue reading Mother of 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher pleads guilty to child neglect

New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun

James Ellenson, a lawyer for the family, has said Taylor believes the gun was placed on a high closet shelf with a trigger lock. But he acknowledged in May that questions still remain about how the child accessed the weapon. “People have talked to him about that, but I don’t know that any adult knows… Continue reading New details emerge on how 6-year-old boy who shot Virginia teacher got mom’s gun

6-year-old girl dies after mother accidentally struck her with a boat propeller in Arizona

A 6-year-old girl died in Arizona in a horrific boating accident Friday after her mother accidentally struck the child with a boat propeller on Friday, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. A group of 12 people made up of two families were on a boat since 7 a.m. on Lake Pleasant. At 11 a.m.… Continue reading 6-year-old girl dies after mother accidentally struck her with a boat propeller in Arizona