Man dies after accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in West Philadelphia home
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 54-year-old man died early Wednesday after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the thigh inside a West Philadelphia residence, police said. Key Points Authorities responded to the scene…
Teen killed in accidental Lake Worth shooting, juvenile charged with murder
LAKE WORTH, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Lake Worth on Friday evening after a group of juveniles mishandled a firearm, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.…
9-year-old girl critically injured in accidental shooting in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, MD — A 9-year-old girl is in critical condition after an apparent self-inflicted accidental shooting in the 3500 block of Ingleside Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Northwest District officers arrived at the…
Man dies in accidental fireplace fire at Northwest D.C. apartment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man lost his life early Tuesday morning after a fire, caused by fireplace debris, broke out in a Northwest D.C. apartment. D.C. Fire and EMS crews responded to…
New Jersey DEP Says Accidental Chemical Discharge Into Central Jersey Water System, Stinky Water Pose No Health Risks to Humans
CAMDEN, N.J. – Customers served by New Jersey American Water’s Raritan System have reported unusual changes in the taste and odor of their drinking water following a chemical leak from a repackaging…
Dover man arrested after accidental shooting injures one
DOVER, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested a Dover man on Thursday following a shooting that left one person injured. Authorities said 25-year-old Cody Toomey was taken into custody after a 45-year-old…
Berkeley Township wildfire ruled accidental
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A wildfire that burned approximately 200 acres in Berkeley Township has been ruled accidental, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The fire, which began on September…
Four-Year-Old Dies Following Accidental Near Drowning in South Seaside Park
SOUTH SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — A four-year-old boy who was found unresponsive after an accidental submersion in a swimming pool in South Seaside Park on August 30 has died, according to the…
D.C. Cop Killed in Accidental Shooting While Retrieving Discarded Firearm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Metropolitan Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Wayne David, a 26-year veteran of the force, who died in the line of duty on August 28, 2024.…
Frostburg Home Damaged in Accidental Fire
FROSTBURG, MD—An accidental fire caused damage to a house trailer in Frostburg on the morning of July 29. The blaze, which was quickly controlled, occurred at 20605 Hersick Road SW. The Midland…
Fire at Crea Fill Fibers Warehouse Deemed Accidental
WORTON, MD—A fire broke out at the Crea Fill Fibers Corporation warehouse on 10200 Worton Road late Wednesday night, with preliminary investigations pointing to an accidental cause. The incident occurred at 10:15…
Toddler Shot and Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MD — Howard County Police are conducting an investigation into the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy, resulting from an accidental shooting inside a home on Harpers Farm Road in Columbia…
Salisbury Home Suffers Significant Damage in Accidental Fire
SALISBURY, MD – A structure fire severely damaged a single-family home at 4619 Coulbourne Mill Road on June 26, leading to substantial financial losses and the displacement of the homeowner, Pamela Timberman.…
New Jersey Seeks to Criminalize Not Returning Accidental E-Payments
Trenton, NJ – The Senate Commerce Committee moved forward with a bill sponsored by Senator John McKeon to safeguard users of person-to-person electronic payment systems by penalizing the failure to return payments…
Child Injured in Accidental Shooting on Mother’s Day in D.C. Apartment Complex
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A 12-year-old boy in Northeast D.C. accidentally shot himself on Mother’s Day, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the Paradise at Parkside Apartments, located in…
NYPD Confirms Accidental Discharge by Cop During Columbia University Public Safety Detail
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department has confirmed an accidential gunfire discharge by one of its officers during the public safety detail to remove violent and hostile protesters…
Mother Pleads Guilty To Illegal Possession Of A Gun In Case Related To The Accidental Discharge Death Of Her Two-Year-Old Child
“Today’s guilty plea is one step forward in our effort to achieve a measure of justice for this tragic loss of life,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten.…
Accidental Baby Stroller Bump Escalates to Bias Attack in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NY – The NYPD’s Hate Crime Task Force is investigating an incident that occurred on March 25, in Brooklyn. At around 1:44 PM, a 19-year-old female and a 25-year-old male, while…
Whiting House Fire Deemed Accidental After Investigation
MANCHESTER, NJ — A house fire that erupted on Conestoga Drive in the Whiting section of Manchester Township on Wednesday afternoon has been officially classified as accidental. At around 5:13 PM, Manchester…
Tragic Accidental Shooting Claims Life of 13-Year-Old in Nashville Home
NASHVILLE, TN — A devastating incident occurred Saturday night when a 13-year-old girl was fatally shot inside her family’s Edgehill Avenue residence. The girl’s mother has reported to authorities that the shooting…
Two Teens Arrested for Fatal Accidental Discharge That Killed High School Student
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A tragic shooting incident on Almandine Avenue has resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy. Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the emergency call on March…
Newark Man Faces Charges for Accidental Shooting into Adjacent Apartment
Newark, DE – On the morning of February 14, 2024, the Newark Police Department was dispatched to an apartment on Adams Drive following reports of a shooting incident. A resident reported hearing…
Fire Marshal Investigates Accidental Barn Fire in Queen Anne’s County
Henderson, MD – A barn fire on Will Smith Road in Henderson is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The incident, which occurred on February 11, 2024, at approximately…
Salisbury Commercial Building Fire Ruled Accidental
Salisbury, MD – A fire that broke out at a commercial building on Nanticoke Road in Salisbury has been ruled accidental, according to a bulletin from the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The…
Woman Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting in Proctorville
Proctorville, OH – A Proctorville woman is in stable condition following an early morning shooting incident that occurred at a local apartment, as reported by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office. The incident…
Berkeley Township House Fire Deemed Accidental by Authorities
Berkeley Township, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has confirmed that a structure fire on Berkeley Avenue, which occurred on February 7, 2024, at around 8:20 p.m., was accidental. The…
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