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http://www.news-journal.com/news/content/gen/ap/TX_Gunshot_Wreck.html
Very sad and unfortunate incident. The article says the death was caused by an accidental discharge, I do not know if it was a true AD or a negligent discharge. How can a rifle or gun just "go off" without a trigger being pulled or a firing pin being engaged by a severe shock?
This article, and none others I can find, say anything about if the guy holding the gun is going to be charged. It is my understanding that in TX if anyone is hurt/killed by a weapon in your possession you are held accountable. Is that right? What about the state you live in?
I had that legal question and wanted to thank all of the Firing Line members who stress gun safety, the four rules, and even the Kid's Gun safety rules here. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone on both sides of that situation, the survivor might well have a lot more to answer for than just spiritually and personally.
http://www.news-journal.com/news/content/gen/ap/TX_Gunshot_Wreck.html
Crash caused when driver accidentally shot by passenger
ABILENE, Texas — A pickup driver was killed by the accidental discharge of a hunting rifle held by his friend, causing a head-on collision that injured five people, authorities said.
James Michael Edwards, 22, of Abilene, died after a high-caliber rifle held by a back-seat passenger accidentally fired and sent the bullet through the front seat, Justice of the Peace Mike Pueschel said.
Pueschel said he determined the Sunday night shooting was accidental after talking to one of the three men injured in the pickup and a sheriff's deputy who had spoken with the passenger believed to be holding the rifle.
"That boy's life is going to be changed," Pueschel said, referring to the victim's friend holding the gun. "You can't imagine what they're going through."
The Taylor County Sheriff's Office requested Sunday night and Monday that an autopsy be done, but Pueschel declined, saying it was not necessary because there was too little evidence.
Sgt. John Cummins said detectives are investigating the case as an accidental shooting but have not ruled out filing charges, such as criminally negligent homicide. He said an autopsy is routine in any type of death investigation.
The pickup driven by Edwards crossed the Interstate 20 median near Tye and collided head-on with another pickup, sending its driver and passenger to the hospital.
Very sad and unfortunate incident. The article says the death was caused by an accidental discharge, I do not know if it was a true AD or a negligent discharge. How can a rifle or gun just "go off" without a trigger being pulled or a firing pin being engaged by a severe shock?
This article, and none others I can find, say anything about if the guy holding the gun is going to be charged. It is my understanding that in TX if anyone is hurt/killed by a weapon in your possession you are held accountable. Is that right? What about the state you live in?
I had that legal question and wanted to thank all of the Firing Line members who stress gun safety, the four rules, and even the Kid's Gun safety rules here. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone on both sides of that situation, the survivor might well have a lot more to answer for than just spiritually and personally.