Man Unintentionally Shot and Killed by Dog

 A 30-year-old Wichita, Kansas man was on a hunting trip when a dog stepped on a rifle causing the gun to fire. The bullet hit the man in the back killing him instantly. 

According to police, the man was sitting in the passenger seat of a pickup truck. "The back seat contained hunting gear and a rifle. A canine belonging to the owner of the pickup stepped on the rifle causing the weapon to discharge. The fired round struck the passenger who died of his injuries on scene."

According to a coworker "he was a truly amazing man. He was kind, funny, smart, and very loving. Every time he walked through the door, he would make someone smile. Either from being a goofball or just his natural presence making everything better. It wasn't hard to love Joe because he always made you feel like you were one of a kind and never left a conversation without letting you know he loved you."

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with funeral costs. 

Guns are the only consumer product you can buy that are not regulated by consumer protection laws. There is no legal requirement that a rifle be safe from unintentional discharge when it is dropped, bumped, or stepped on by a dog. 

Toddler unintentionally shot and killed by his 4-year-old brother

A 19-month-old Wichita, Kansas toddler was playing with his 4-year-old brother and his 3-year-old half sister in his parents' bedroom.  The 4-year-old reached into the drawer of a nightstand and pulled the trigger of a loaded, unlocked handgun that was stored there.  The bullet went through the drawer and struck the toddler in his chest.  He was rushed to the hospital and died an hour later.

According to police, "it appears the 4-year-old did know where this firearm was. He had seen the firearm."

Police are investigating the incident and have not filed any charges.  "There is no law about how you can store a firearm," said a police spokesperson. But added that the adults in the house might be charged with a crime.

"These are extremely hard cases," he said. "That's a terrible tragedy. No 1-year-old should end up being shot in the chest, no matter what circumstances."

Man shot while driving on highway by stray bullet from teen's target practice

35-year-old Mark Vanderweide, of Olathe, Kansas was driving with his family along Interstate 35. According to reports Vanderweide said, "I had the wife and three kiddos in the back seat and heard an unsuspecting pop and then there was pain and blood."

The bullet that struck Vanderweide had pierced their 2007 Dodge Caravan as the family drove south on I-35 near the Edgerton Road exit.

The bullet hit Vanderweide in the right let. It hit a main artery and doctors had to take a vein from his left leg to repair the right. How much feeling he will regain is unknown. Vanderweide has months of recovery ahead.

The sheriff's department has determined that a teen target practicing is to blame for the shooting. Their investigation revealed the teen was shooting on a relative's property using a pond dam for a back-stop.

The case has been referred to the County Attorney's office for review.

Security guard unintentionally fires gun, injures student on other side of wall

A security guard at an apartment complex for Butler Community College students in El Dorado, Kansas, was in an office area of the apartments handling his gun when he unintentionally discharged the weapon.
According to police, the bullet went through furniture, a computer and a wall into a room where 18-year-old Tyler Berry, a Butler student, was working. The bullet grazed Berry's lower back. Fortunately, the injury was minor.
The Dean of Student life said, "It was an accident. It's very unfortunate. These are my kids. So I was shaken."
The security guard was been relieved of his duties.

Man unintentionally shoots wife in restaurant

66-year-old William Mize, of Lenexa, Kansas has been charged in the unintentional shooting of his wife at a local restaurant. The couple were sitting across from each other when Mize reached into his front pants pocket and unintentionally discharged the small handgun he had in his pocket.
Mize had a valid concealed weapons permit for the gun, however he had been drinking when the incident occurred. Kansas law prohibits the carrying of concealed weapons if you are under the influence of alcohol.
Mize's wife was hit in the leg, just above the knee. She was treated at the hospital and released.

Kansas man unintentionally shoots and injures 4-year-old

39-year-old Brian Bruno, of Ottawa, Kansas was showing a friend how to handle a handgun. Thinking the gun was unloaded he pulled the trigger. The gun discharged and the bullet hit a 4-year-old boy who was sitting on the floor nearby.
The boy was wounded in the upper left leg. He was taken to the hospital where he was treated for a non life-threatening injury.
Bruno was arrested and charged with aggravated endangerment of a child and criminal discharge of a firearm.
"I wouldn't characterize it as an accident, " said the police chief. "Because you have to pull the trigger on a weapon in order to fire it. He intentionally pulled the trigger, thinking it was unloaded."

Man sentenced to probation after unintentionally shooting his wife in the face

22-year-old Private First Class Randy Blevins, a soldier at Fort Riley, Kansas, was sentenced Monday to probation for the unintentionally shooting of his wife.
Blevins had pleaded no contest in connection with the 2011 incident. He was cleaning his .357 revolver when he unintentionally discharged the weapon, striking his wife, Cersi, in the jaw.
Cersi was 19 at the time. The bullet penetrated her jaw on one side of her face and came out the other side, breaking her jaw bone and several teeth. Her face is still scarred from the injury.
Cersi and her mother both testified in favor of Blevins at the sentencing hearing, asking the judge to please not send Blevins to jail. The judge said the testimony of the women played a big part in his decision to not send Blevins to prison.
"It won't happen again," Blevins told the judge. "It shouldn't have happened to begin with."
Blevins has since gotten rid of all his firearms.

Grandfather unintentionally shoots grandson in the head while unloading rifle

An unidentified Kansas City, KS man set out for a day of fun with his 10-year-old grandson. They stopped at a Cabela's sporting goods store so the grandfather could get an antique .22-caliber rifle appraised. He was in the back of his SUV, unloading the weapon when he unintentionally discharged the gun. The bullet went through the side of the vehicle and struck his grandson who was standing outside.
The boy was struck in the head and taken to Children's Mercy Hospital were he was listed in serious condition. Police said charges will probably not be filed against the grandfather. "He's pretty upset as one would expect," said a police spokesperson. "Thoughts and prayers are with the family we hope everything turns out OK."

Man taking off his shorts drops gun, shoots girlfriend

An 18-year-old Wichita, Kansas man was trying to take off his shorts while walking down the street with his girlfriend. In the process a small-caliber handgun fell out of his waistband. When the gun hit the pavement it discharged, shooting his 19-year-old girlfriend in the chest. The woman was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. She was listed in fair condition.
The boyfriend initially told police it was a drive-by shooting, but witnesses said the man had tried to conceal a gun. The man was arrested and the gun recovered.
Police do not know why he was trying to take his shorts off.
Ohh shoot.

Teen faces multiple charges in unintentional shooting death

A 16-year-old Wichita, Kansas boy was showing off his grandfather's .357 revolver when he unintentionally discharged the gun, shooting 16-year-old Nathaniel Terrell in the chest. Nathaniel was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The boy who did the shooting has not been identified. He was charged with involuntary manslaughter, criminal possession of a firearm by a juvenile, and being a minor in possession of alcohol. Court records do not indicate if he will be tried as an adult or as a juvenile.
A Facebook page has been set up as a memorial to Nathaniel.

Man gardening in his yard hit by bullet from neighbors target practicing

Charles Jack of Girard, Kansas was in his yard gardening Saturday morning when he was struck with a stray bullet. The bullet penetrated both of his legs. Sheriffs discovered Jack's neighbors, William McManis and Carla Jackett had been target shooting with a .40-caliber handgun. They were shooting into a piece of plywood that was placed in front of a small bale of hay. They hadn't realized that one of the bullets had traveled the 3/10 of a mile south and hit their neighbor in the legs.
Ohh shoot.

Man firing handgun in backyard unintentionally shoots himself in the head

A 23-year-old man from Tonganoxie, Kansas had gone outside to relax after drinking a few beers with his girlfriend. His roommates said they heard three gunshots but weren't alarmed because the man regularly fires his handgun in the backyard at night. Then the man came back in the house, seeking help. He had unintentionally shot himself in the head. The bullet from the .45-caliber pistol entered below his chin and exited at the top of his forehead. He was taken to University of Kansas Hospital where he is listed in serious condition.
Ohh shoot.

Two men unintentionally shot in Walmart parking lot

Two men in their 20s were sitting in a car parked outside a Walmart store in Arkansas City, Kansas. They were handling a handgun which discharged, striking both victims. One of the men was shot in the stomach and was flown to a Wichita hospital in critical condition. The other man had a gunshot wound to the hand.
Ohh shoot.

Man commits suicide, kills wife by accident

A 70-year-old Kansas man committed suicide by shooting himself in the head. He was lying in bed when he pulled the trigger. The bullet passed through his head and then struck and killed his 66-year-old wife who was sleeping beside him.
There is no indication that he intended to injure his wife. "I've never worked one like this before," said a Wichita policeman.
Ohh shoot.

Friday night house party ends when guest showing off a gun.......

A Friday night house party in Kansas. One guest is showing off his semi-automatic handgun. The gun goes off and shoots another guest in the head. 23-year-old Brady Lowery was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Police said alcohol may have been a factor in the tragedy.
Ohh shoot.