The revolver was loaded with a blank cartridge. Lancaster Sheriff’s Office/Pixabay
The American Michael Gardner, 62, accidentally shot his own grandson last Saturday (30) while celebrating a wedding in the state of Nebraska (USA).
Gardner, a justice of the peace, fired a shot into the air to attract the attention of guests scattered around the ballroom one of the groomsmen forgot his wedding rings, which would have delayed the ceremony.
The bullet hit the shoulder of the 12yearold boy, whose identity was not released. According to the police, the accident was not serious because the revolver was loaded with blank cartridges.
“When he decided to arm the revolver, he stumbled and shot his grandson in the left shoulder, resulting in an injury,” Lancaster County Sheriff’s Deputy Ben Houchin said during a news conference Monday. The boy had to be taken to hospital.
“We don’t believe Michael intended to hurt his grandson, but the act wasn’t very smart,” Houchin said.
Gardner was also charged with child abuse for his negligence and the young man’s injuries, the deputy sheriff said. He turned himself in to authorities on Monday. “It’s kind of negligent to pull out a gun with blank cartridges and shoot people,” the officer said.
The President of Ukraine Volodmir Zelensky announced this Monday (25) the arrival in Kiev of the Abrams tanks promised by the United States at the beginning of the year.
US President Joe Biden promised in January this year to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The Abrams entered service in 1980 and remains the main battle tank of the US Army today.
The armored military vehicle was used by the USA in the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan
Weighing almost 68 tons, the model is one of the heaviest in use and was designed to give its occupants a better chance of survival during serious attacks.
The tank has a computer fire control system and a blast room with protection against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.
The main gun has a caliber of 105 mm, but can also be equipped with a 120 mm version.
Before sending this model of military vehicle, Washington removed certain technologies from the tanks to prevent them from falling into Russian hands. However, it was not revealed what modifications were made.
The U.S. has sent about $113 million in security and humanitarian aid to support Zelensky’s government since Russia’s invasion in February 2022