9 Apr 2013 9:18 am
JUST ANOTHER WEEK IN AMERICASaturday: 4-Year-Old Shoots, Kills Police Officer's WifeMonday: 4-Year-Old Shoots 6-Year-Old Neighbor In HeadWife Of Tennessee Sheriff's Deputy Killed By 4-Year-Old BoyA 4-year old boy shot and killed the wife of a Tennessee sheriff's deputy over the weekend, police say.On April 6, Wilson County Deputy Daniel Fanning was inside his home showing his weapons collection to a relative when the officer's wife and young nephew entered the room. The child grabbed one of Fanning's loaded guns off the bed and fired a single shot.The bullet struck Josephine Fanning, the deputy's 48-year-old wife. Despite efforts to revive her, Josephine was pronounced dead at the scene.Boy, 4, Accidentally Shot 6-Year-Old Neighbor In HeadTOMS RIVER, N.J. Authorities are deciding whether to charge anyone after police say a 6-year-old was shot in the head by a 4-year-old in New Jersey.The older boy is in serious condition.Authorities are still investigating how the younger child obtained the .22-caliber rifle from his family's Toms River home Monday night.Police Chief Michael Mastronardy says the children were outside the 4-year-old's home when the boy went inside, got the rifle and shot the 6-year-old about 15 yards away. It's not clear if the 4-year-old pulled the trigger or if the rifle accidentally discharged.The parents of the 4-year-old were home at the time.Very responsible gun owners. Allowing 4 year olds to get their hands on a gun.