Irresponsible Gun Owner

CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA — A road rage altercation in West Ashley led to a firearm discharge, triggering an investigation by local law enforcement. The incident took place at Ashley River Road and Paul Cantrell Boulevard, when a driver confronted another motorist for dangerous driving. In response, the second driver allegedly fired his gun before fleeing.…

TAMPA, FLORIDA — An individual is facing charges following an incident at Tampa International Airport where he was reportedly discovered with a gun at a TSA checkpoint, leading to an evacuation of the Airside F terminal on Friday evening. The man was found with a firearm in his luggage around 8 p.m., instigating an immediate…

MOBILE, ALABAMA — A 55-year-old woman was accidentally shot in the leg by her 4-year-old granddaughter in a thrift store in Mobile on Tuesday evening. The young girl found a gun in her grandmother’s purse while playing and discharged it, leading to the incident. The victim, alert and conscious, was immediately rushed to the hospital,…

Imagine enjoying a day on the beach, soaking in the sunlight, when all of a sudden, you get hit by a stray bullet. That’s definitely one way to put a damper on your vacation. And that’s precisely what happened on July 15. A man was carrying a handgun in a backpack while he was on…

A resident of Putnam County, W.Va., was stopped by police following a discovery by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at West Virginia’s Yeager Airport. On July 5, the man attempted to pass the airport’s security checkpoint with a 9mm handgun and two magazines loaded with 11 bullets, despite the firearm being prohibited in carry-on luggage.…

HUMBLE, TEXAS — A woman in northeast Harris County, Texas, went through a harrowing road rage incident when a fellow driver brandished a gun at her multiple times following a honking disagreement. The situation began at a traffic light on a Tuesday morning and escalated when the man, identified as 30-year-old Kevin Roth, started following…

DUNEDIN, FLORIDA — A pool cleaner’s late evening visit to a residence led to a frightening encounter. The homeowner, suspecting an intruder, discharged his firearm but will not face charges, per Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Around 9 p.m., the pool technician from Bay Area Pool Techs came to the house for servicing, unbeknownst to the…

ORLANDO, FLORIDA — A fatal shooting incident involving a woman in Orange County is under investigation. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) reported that the incident occurred late last night in the 10700 block of International Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a female victim who had been shot inside a vehicle near the intersection of…