This Sunday, March 12, a four-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by her little sister in Houston, Texas.
A terrible drama happened this Sunday, March 12th in Houston, Texas. Two girls aged 3 and 4 play alone in a room.
However, five adults are present in the house, but everyone thinks that the children are under the supervision of one of them.
“A shot”
Unfortunately it isn’t. The younger of the two girls comes across a “loaded semi-automatic pistol”.
“Family members heard a single shot. They burst into the room and found the 4-year-old unresponsive,” Sheriff Ed Gonzales said, as quoted by CBS.
The girl’s death was quickly confirmed by paramedics. An investigation was immediately launched. After its completion, possible legal proceedings against the defaulting parents could be initiated.
Unfortunately, this horrific drama is not unique in the United States. According to the Everytown Fort Gun Safety Association, 58 unintentional shootings have been committed by children in the United States, killing 22 and injuring 37 since early 2023.
“You need to make sure you are a responsible gun owner and keep your guns in a safe place. It’s not enough to tell little kids not to touch guns,” the sheriff pounded on the little girl’s death. We must do something more. We experience far too many tragic situations like this.”