5-Year-Old Texas Boy Accidentally Shoots Himself In The Face With Shotgun
A 5-year-old Texas boy had to be airlifted to a hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his chin. He and his 11-year-old brother were playing near their home in Harris County with a shotgun.
A neighbor known as Mr. Fred watched as his 11-year-old neighbor drove up to his house and jumped out of the car in a panic, according to KHOU. “He said his brother shot himself,” Fred said.
[su_center_ad]According to the 11-year-old, the brothers were hunting and when he laid the gun down, his brother apparently went back for it. “He said he just turned around and heard the shot,” Fred said.
Fred and his wife called 911.
“He’s a smart little kid, playful, joyful, just to see that, it was horrible,” another neighbor said.
One neighbor put pressure on the wound the child sustained in his chin.
Fred said his brother got the boy in the back seat.
“It was just an accident, an accident that should have never happened,” a neighbor said.
Neighbors said the boys’ father was at work and their mother had gone to the store, but it wasn’t clear as to why the boys had access to a firearm or to the car that the 11-year-old drove to the neighbor’s house.
Harris County Sheriff’s Deputies are still investigating exactly what happened. The boy was listed in critical but stable condition on Friday night.
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edmeyer_able September 6th, 2014 at 10:49 pm
Until the parents are charged with reckless endangerment for events like this they will continue to occur. They continue to leave guns available w/o trigger locks believing they need to defend themselves at a moments notice. This is our reality.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 12:42 am
its just TEXAS, right? poor baby. maybe he wil be the one that does not continue the cycle of willful ignorance w/in the family.
jsutton September 6th, 2014 at 10:55 pm
People who let their children have access to guns and leave them unsupervised……what can be said of such people?
jasperjava September 7th, 2014 at 12:08 am
Dumbfuck rednecks.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 12:40 am
instead of my zing… how about, bing to the fuckin’ OOOOOOO!
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 1:34 am
look at you cheering on your racist friends
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 1:59 am
HUH?
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 3:36 am
“Dumbfuck rednecks.”
Rednecks is a derogatory racist term epically when preceded by a expletive.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redneck
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 4:55 am
is calling someone white a fuckin’ dumb ass bastard, suggestive that i’m a racist? because i call everyone everyone, quite frankly dumb ass bastards. black, white, red, yellow, etc.
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 5:11 am
“Dumbfuck rednecks”
Let’s stick to the example above. Now try replacing rednecks with another derogatory racist term.
“Dumbfuck _________”
I bet you think redneck, white trash, cracker, and hillbilly are all okay, but can you think of a derogatory racist term that would be okay to say that isn’t derogatory towards whites?
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 5:35 am
“I’m sure you know more derogatory racist term towards whites, but please keep those to yourself” you assume too much. In common usage “White trash” overlaps in meaning with cracker (regarding Georgia and Florida), hillbilly (regarding Appalachia), Okie (regarding Oklahoma origins), and redneck. The main difference is that “redneck,” “cracker”, “Okie”, and “hillbilly” emphasize that a person is poor and uneducated and comes from the backwoods with little awareness of the modern world, while “White trash” emphasizes the person’s moral failings.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 5:40 am
furthermore, the “n” word came from whites right? (poor) white trash, (and who could blame them) derived from slaves about poor whites, and low and behold, whites adopted that term and added even more. i’m gonna say it. and you can get mad. white people (SOME) don’t like, and hate just about everyone, PERIOD!
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 6:02 am
The word originated as a neutral term referring to black people,
as a variation of the Spanish/Portuguese noun negro, a descendant of the
Latin adjective niger (“color black”).
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 6:39 am
5:38 a.m., gotta try to rest. have a good day Ben
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 5:56 am
“Dumbfuck rednecks”
Let’s stick to the example above. Now try replacing rednecks with another derogatory racist term that isn’t towards whites.
“Dumbfuck _________”
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 6:05 am
as in “Dumbfuck KKK?” oh wait, they appreciate the term even tough its suggestive of complete ignorance and hatered and they’re white. its not racist to say that right?
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 6:06 am
“Dumbfuck rednecks”
Let’s stick to the example above. Now try replacing rednecks with another derogatory racist term that isn’t towards whites.
“Dumbfuck _________”
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 6:31 am
you should stop fishing really. “Dumbfuck asswipes.” what you’re wanting you won’t get. you can replace that with whatever you want. there are dumbfucks everwhere. PERIOD. if (if, if was a fifth…LOL.) explain this, please. why is it that “white” people (producers, exec. producers… etc.) are so comfortable with using the terms they use, in variety, on national t.v. describing “white” people? or those who are in fact the “stars” of said t.v. programs, that will proudly take the money being called those “racist” names. have you ever complained? if not, why not? OPRAH has her own network, how many shows are called the “n” show or the “ghetto” show? NOT ONE. you want me to fill in “a” _____. fill in the many blanks i’ve posed to you.
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 1:33 am
racist
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 1:56 am
hold up. now, there’s several t.v. series that are “reality shows” and they are produced by white people. the show titles include “red neck and trailer trash, i.e., honey boo boo.” do you watch those programs? if you don’t like it, why don’t you complain?
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 3:25 am
These “reality shows” that you watch are perpetuating a racist stereotype. I don’t watch any racist TV shows so I don’t know if there are any with the “n” word in the title. There is plenty of popular rap music that perpetuates the idea that black people are dangerous hard gangsters. I don’t look at that and say, well black people made that music so all black people must be “n”. This is what you are doing to whites.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 3:43 am
excuse me. i never said i watched them. i’m pointing out the fact that they exist. and the “n” word shows Don’t exist PERIOD!
“There is plenty of popular rap music that perpetuates the idea that black people are dangerous hard gangsters.” listen to it and educate yourself on its meaning. educate yourself on why they feel the way they do. its premise is based on what’s going on in life everyday with black males, i.e., martin, brown, the cigg man., etc. (especially in their lives) hell, country folk sing songs about incest, brutality, spousel abuse, that’s popular as well right?
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 3:49 am
Ratatat exposed me to this gem by Biggie Smalls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-gvIeNWAPo
I don’t think all black people are reflected by the lyrics in this song.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 4:51 am
“The “n” word is still racist even though some black people say it and it’s in popular culture.” (NEVER THE SAME) “I don’t think all black people are reflected by the lyrics in this song” (white people aren’t reflcted by the actions of those (whites) that practice beastiality…, etc.,) just like all white people lives aren’t reflected by incest and murder of an entire family. i have never heard of the song. reading the lyrics and it suggestive as i’ve stated, about what his life may have been growing up. his hardships. put into song. people of color (black in particular) have been called the “n” word for centuries, some (black people/of color) feel they own it and they use it in a different manner. i don’t use it, my sons weren’t allowed to use it either. i wasn’t, neither were my sons, raised to live a life like “biggie.” althought it’s certaintly not to suggest i’ve never seen/heard of his strife.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 4:52 am
sorry for the lenght of time it took to respond… internet, in and out.
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 10:22 am
biggie lived by the gun, and died by the gun…
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 3:23 am
answer my question. NOW.
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 10:23 am
idiot
fahvel September 7th, 2014 at 3:23 am
perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 1:33 am
They are recklessly irresponsible.
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 2:52 am
You are perfect and you never do anything wrong and your children are perfect and they never do anything wrong!
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 3:22 am
ok, do tell. what’s your drug of choice? because the people need to know.
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:04 am
Another brainless response.
fahvel September 7th, 2014 at 3:22 am
you are a fool – either this site focuses on texas or the state is living in a fog a delusion and idiocy and……..oh hell, who cares?
William September 7th, 2014 at 8:40 am
Dang right, you tell ’em Cletus.
‘MURICA.
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:26 am
Is that your child?
Rixar13 McGinnis September 7th, 2014 at 2:45 pm
Cletus, smile 🙂
jsutton September 7th, 2014 at 9:03 am
you should have labeled that sarcasm. Otherwise, people will seriously agree.
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:00 am
If I have yo label it, then, unlike you these people who would take such a statement seriously have serious mental issues.
jsutton September 7th, 2014 at 11:11 am
Unfortunately, this country is teeming with such people.
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 10:33 am
yes…yes, i am…thank you for recognizing my superiority…
aaahhh…feels gooood…
crc3 September 7th, 2014 at 10:38 am
Your sarcasm is becoming sickening….
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 11:56 am
your inability to laugh is becoming a mental disorder…
you should take the stick out of your ass…you’d be in a much better mood…
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 11:58 am
and, then, why do you keep “upvoting” me? i can see that you “upvote” almost every one of my posts…
stop doing that, ya two-faced bastard…
Tammy Minton Haley September 8th, 2014 at 6:03 pm
then, stop upvoting every one of my comments
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:22 am
How very juvenile of you!
MIAtheistGal September 7th, 2014 at 8:37 am
I say they should be prosecuted for negligence, but that rarely happens in these cases.
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 10:31 am
ideally, there would be gun confiscation and incarceration for negligence…
in a sane and just world, this would never happen…a home with small children should be regulated more strictly–perhaps, gun owners who have custodial responsibilities of minors must purchase gun safes, or trigger locks, or insurance at least…
but, no…that makes too much sense…
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 4:32 pm
“a home with small children should be regulated more strictly”
Regulated by whom? I agree that the parents should be regulating their home better, but it sounds a little Orwellian if you going to have the government jackboot thugs in your house just because you have children. Also that would be very expensive.
If you give people freedom, some people will make mistakes with that freedom.
Tammy Minton Haley September 8th, 2014 at 5:44 pm
“that would be very expensive”
oh…really…?
how much is a child’s life worth?
Ben September 8th, 2014 at 9:44 pm
Is a child’s life worth an infinite amount? Should we give up all our freedom and wealth so we can make sure the least number of children die?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYW5I96h-9w
Tammy Minton Haley September 9th, 2014 at 5:07 pm
yeah, i don’t buy into your “it’s too expensive” bs…there’s p-l-e-n-t-y of money–there simply isn’t enough give-a-shit…period
Ben September 9th, 2014 at 8:44 pm
“there’s p-l-e-n-t-y of money”
We are running a huge defecate and we are in lots of debt. So you are very wrong about that point.
Anyways money isn’t the main concern. Losing your right from an unreasonable search and seizure is the main issue.
mea_mark September 9th, 2014 at 9:16 pm
If we don’t want to be so far in debt we should raise taxes on the very rich and make them pay their fair share like they did 40 plus years ago. There is plenty of money, the very rich are just sitting on it is the problem. Time to put the money back in circulation.
Ben September 9th, 2014 at 9:38 pm
How about the federal government stops interfering in foreign and domestic affairs and just builds the roads, enforces contracts (including the constitution) and secure the nation from invasion. That would put us in such a huge surplus that we could pay off our debts and eventually the government wouldn’t need to steal as much of our money from us.
mea_mark September 9th, 2014 at 9:44 pm
I see you have a very limited understanding of government, what it does and how it functions. You should take a class on government and learn a little bit more on what its role really is.
Ben September 10th, 2014 at 12:46 am
do you have any more points to make or are you just going to insult me instead?
R.J. Carter September 9th, 2014 at 5:14 pm
Gun owners period should have gun safes and insurance at the very least.
crc3 September 7th, 2014 at 10:37 am
Fools…idiots…irresponsible…take your pick…
Ben September 7th, 2014 at 4:24 pm
The liberals on this site would rather use racist terms.
Foundryman September 7th, 2014 at 12:38 am
5 year olds don’t go hunting with a shotgun and 11 year olds don’t go hunting without an adult. Are Texans really that stupid and gun nut crazy?
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 12:39 am
zing!!!!!!
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 2:49 am
You want to tar all Texans too easily for an accident.
You really don’t seem to care about the child as long as you get to insult them.
whatthe46 September 7th, 2014 at 3:55 am
b.s,
Tammy Minton Haley September 7th, 2014 at 10:19 am
all Texans ARE responsible…
Texans decide the leadership, which decides the laws which decides that guns don’t have to be kept secure, or, hell, even counted…
all Americans ARE responsible…
Americans decide the leadership, which decides the laws which decides that guns don’t have to be kept secure, or, hell, even counted…
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:24 am
Gross generalizations with absolutely no foundation denotes a feeble minded approach to life.
I bet your name is not Tammy.
granpa.usthai September 7th, 2014 at 11:58 am
no need for insults on our fellow Texas Americans, Terry
no one will be able to out do their governor.
of course our concern is for the child, as with ALL CHILDREN who are victims of gun fire.
why we support the 2nd amendment of the US Constitution.
and …
why the CIC of the (not so) well regulated Texas militia should be held to full accountability.
you would agree that he should be held accountable, wouldn’t you?
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 11:59 am
Who do you mean by “our”?
granpa.usthai September 8th, 2014 at 5:20 am
“our” as in those of US you wish to accuse of not giving a damn about the 5 year old.
Terry September 8th, 2014 at 9:22 am
You are either insane or lying. Choose one or both.
Terry September 8th, 2014 at 12:29 pm
Did I say that?
You said that, not me.
I am not seeing you as an American.
Foundryman September 7th, 2014 at 12:16 pm
Actually, it’s very easy to tar all Texans as stupid, they are the ones who elect morons like Gohmert, they are the ones who elect jesus freaks like Perry, they are the ones who elect fools like Cruz and they are the ones who support gun nuts walking with guns strapped to their backs to buy a loaf of bread. And don’t even get me started on Dubya….
And then there are the ones who would call this an accident to have a 5 year old unattended with a shotgun…
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 12:36 pm
It is their right to elect whomever they want to represent them.
Your insults of those choices will not change their rights.
Foundryman September 7th, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Yes it’s their right, and it’s our right to point out the bad choices they make affect the rest of the country.
Terry September 7th, 2014 at 12:57 pm
You can say whatever you want to say in a free country; however, the choices people make are their choices and not up to you to decide.
granpa.usthai September 8th, 2014 at 5:22 am
ditty dots on OBAMA 2X!
crc3 September 7th, 2014 at 10:34 am
Yes…
mea_mark September 7th, 2014 at 12:25 pm
Some are. Then there are those working to change things in Texas. Texas is a big state with lots of diversity and changing demographics as minorities and educated urban dwellers begin to out number the rural folks who tend to be regressive and out of date.
Foundryman September 7th, 2014 at 12:30 pm
I know, it’s like that all over, not just Texas. I like to take a jab when the stupidity is over whelming…
Dave Taylor September 7th, 2014 at 7:46 am
Prosecute the parents for child endangerment or for just plain stupidity
William September 7th, 2014 at 8:38 am
Yeah but what about all the crimes that have been thwarted by a well armed five year old? Ever think of that you dang ol’ liberals?
allison1050 September 7th, 2014 at 12:13 pm
sexy lol
crc3 September 7th, 2014 at 10:33 am
Texas again?? This is the result of parents not parenting. Guns should always be locked up whenever there are kids around. It’s just common sense which apparently doesn’t exist with these parents…
juicyfruityyy September 7th, 2014 at 10:50 am
The 11 year old is now the adult in that family? Driving, hunting, teaching brother to hunt?
allison1050 September 7th, 2014 at 12:11 pm
Children raising themselves again.
Foundryman September 7th, 2014 at 12:27 pm
Reel muricans thinks the Lord of the Flys is a patriot tribute book fer freedum!!
Rixar13 McGinnis September 7th, 2014 at 2:43 pm
And the NRA says what?¿