Accidental shooting
Coverage of Accidental shooting in the Nexus archive.
- Baton Rouge man arrested after accidental shooting leaves friend injured
A man in Baton Rouge was arrested and charged after accidentally shooting and injuring his friend, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD). The incident resulted in the friend being injured, and the man faces legal consequences.
- Woman says NPD officer shot and killed her dog
A woman claims a Norfolk Police officer shot and killed her dog while responding to an accidental shooting call. The woman received an apology from some officers on scene.
- Guest Opinion | Paul Vernon: Pasadena Police Video Demands More Than Soft Language
The Pasadena Police Department released a video showing an officer shooting another officer in a parking structure. The author argues against labeling the incident as an 'accidental' shooting, suggesting it was a negligent discharge involving officers who were unprepared.
- Video shows California cop accidentally shooting fellow cop in ‘horseplay’ incident
A California police officer accidentally shot a fellow officer during an incident involving horseplay. The incident occurred within the Pasadena Police Department.
- Policewoman accidentally shoots woman in the stomach 'while showing her her gun'
A policewoman accidentally shot a woman in the stomach while demonstrating her gun. The incident occurred during what appears to be a routine display of the weapon.
- Texas assistant principal, 42, dies after teacher husband 'accidentally' shot her in the face at their home, investigators say
A 42-year-old Texas assistant principal died after her teacher husband accidentally shot her in the face at their home, according to investigators.