The Charlotte Observer
A convicted felon forbidden from carrying guns was arrested Wednesday after a pistol he was handling accidentally discharged and killed his friend, also a felon.
Robert Hood, 35, died Tuesday night after meeting with his friend, Demario Buchanon, 30, near Brooklyn Avenue so they could either trade or sell a gun, said Maj. Matt Shaw of the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office.
During the meeting, Hood, who deputies had just charged last month with driving under suspension, and Buchanon were handling the weapon when it accidentally discharged and struck Hood one time in the stomach.
The shooting was accidental, Shaw said, adding that the men were not angry with each other or arguing. Hood lived at 497 South Ave., said Lancaster County Deputy Coroner Glen Crawford, who also confirmed that the shooting appeared accidental.
Has anyone else noticed how almost all the negligent discharge stories we read about are committed by lawful gun owners. This one is a rare exception. But, why? Why would that be? Is it simple proportions?
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"Has anyone else noticed how almost all the negligent discharge stories we read about are committed by lawful gun owners. This one is a rare exception. But, why? Why would that be?"
ReplyDeleteMike, how can you make that claim when your post just below this one is also a negligent discharge by someone who couldn't legally possess a handgun?
How could I make it? Look back over a week or so, or just go to Google.
DeleteMikeb, you add in the word, lawful. It rarely appears in the sources.
DeleteActually, you're the only one who notices--that's because you make up the word, lawful.
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