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MERCER, Pa. A man's handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western the madison hotel washington dc Pennsylvania gun store Saturday, and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, authorities said.
Joseph V. Loughrey, 44, of Sharpsville, was getting into the truck when the 9 mm handgun discharged, wounding Craig Allen Loughrey in the chest, according to state police. The boy died at the scene at Twigs Reloading Den in East Lackawannock Township, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh.
Investigators said Loughrey told them he didn't realize there was a bullet still in the chamber. "This happens all too often where people think the gun was empty," Lt. Eric Hermick told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Loughrey was trying to sell two guns at the store one a scope rifle and the other, the handgun, state police said. The owners told Loughrey the store doesn't buy guns so Loughrey and his son returned to the truck with them. Loughrey put the boy in the passenger seat and loaded the rifle into the truck, state police said. He was attempting to get inside and reached to put the handgun in the center storage console when it fired, they said.
Loughrey was questioned by state police, who said he was cooperative and distraught. The shooting is being investigated as an accident, although Loughrey could face charges, including manslaughter and negligence, Hermick told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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MERCER, Pa. mdash; A man's handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday, and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, a...
MERCER, Pa. mdash; A man's handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday, and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, a...
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the madison hotel washington dc This was an accident waiting to happen. A poster responded to me claiming that there is nothing wrong with a child being taken to a gun store. Although Wal-mart is the largest gun seller, it is not a good comparison since you cannot load weapons in Wal-mart and fire it off in a gun range.
People need to learn proper clearing procedures and proper handling procedures. Guns should always be treated as if they are loaded. Perhaps classes should be required before purchasing guns to prevent another tragedy as this.
This would be a terrible event at any time of the year, but it is even more tragic this close to the holidays. People are killed by the hundreds every day through accidents and stupid mistakes, such as driving a car. The definition of an accident is a mistake. Sometimes it kills innocent people. It happens in an instant and we regret it for the rest of our lives if we survive. Why is this mistake treated by the media as different from the many others that represent the primary cause of death for those aged 1-42.
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the madison hotel washington dc Second, to the anti-gunners who would impose their will and violate the Second Amendment, my family and I are alive and unhurt because I legally carry a concealed weapon. Just this summer we were targeted by a violent the madison hotel washington dc predator the madison hotel washington dc with a knife. When he realized I had my hand on my weapon he had a decision to make. Luckily I didn't have to draw as he decided stabbing me wasn't worth getting shot. So don't be so quick to try to re-write the constitution. Some day your own life may depend on it.
And you know what Greg, this is all I'm saying and my comment was removed and dozens of "future victims" tried to make me out to be some right -wing/gun toting/NRA advocate who wants to shoot my gun off at the slightest provocation.
This should never have happened. PERIOD! I NEVER handle the madison hotel washington dc my handgun around my children or anyone else for that matter unless I am at the range. Have some sympathy for this Dad who from the account loved his son and will be haunted for the rest of his life. And BTW, nothing anyone wishes the madison hotel washington dc on him will be worse than what's already occurred. So save your animosity,
Also, would gun owners object to a mandatory brief gun-safety lesson prior to ALL handgun sales? I personally know nothing about guns, only learned from Hollywood movies that chambers can hold a remaining bullet, and I have no idea how the safety switch works, yet I could easily and legally buy a gun at any time.
Five minutes before this incident, he would have sworn that he was a responsible gun owner, who knew how to handle his guns. He was probably teaching his 7 year old how to be a responsible gun owner up until the time this happened. Darn you silly bullet, hiding in the chamber. If it wasn't for you none of this would have happened.
Dear god, that poor man has to live with this for the rest of his life. I don't know if I could retain my sanity the madison hotel washington dc if such a thing happened in my family. No legal action needed here. Still he should have known better. the safety should always be on, the chamber should always be checked to make sure there is no bullet in it and should always be pointed downward!