Toddlers Shoot Three People Every Month In Texas

I came across a statistic that a toddler (1,2, or 3 years old) has shot a person every week in the United States since 2016. Accidental shootings by children keep happening.

According to CBS at least 895 children five and under found a gun and unintentionally shot themselves or someone else from 2015 to 2022 in the US.

2023 was one of the worst years on record. Texas is one of the places where this is happening the most.

An Average Of Three People Shot Every Month In Texas By Children

Last year there were 36 unintentional shootings by children of all ages in Texas. This resulted in 14 deaths and 23 injuries.

This is over 25% of all the shootings by children in the entire United States. Texas is big, but this is a disproportionate number.

The children who gain access to weapons are generally under 5 or between 14 and 17. The aftermath of these incidents is heartbreaking.

San Antonio Infant Killed In Accidental Shooting By A Toddler

On October 21, 2024 according to MYSA a toddler accidentally shot and killed a 10-month-old infant in the VA hospital parking lot in San Antonio. According to police, the vehicle contained 3 children and one woman.

One of the children got a hold of a long gun in the vehicle and discharged the weapon in the car. These accidents can be prevented if you follow proper gun storage safety.

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Secure all of the weapons in your home if you have children of any age. Ask about the presence of unsecured firearms in other homes you visit with your kids.

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Keep your gun unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition.