Comments on: Two-Year Old Fatally Shot In Escambia County

By: wm

wm — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:43:41 +0000

Nothing in the article indicated that the child shot themself in the head. This could have been a negligent discharge as a result of an older child playing with a firearm — or even an adult who discharged the weapon… BTW, there is no such thing as an accidental discharge — only negligent discharges.

By: marshall

marshall — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 20:51:07 +0000

While this is a terrible tragedy…I question one thing…How was a 2 year old child able to hold a firearm and pull the trigger. The average trigger pull on a handgun is around 6-10 pounds when gripping it correctly. I can not see how a two year old’s hands would allow them to do that. Without gripping a firearm, the trigger becomes even harder to pull. If cocked and loaded, a double action revolver can be easier to pull but should never be left like that. There just seems to be more to this story that is being told. Like who actually pulled the trigger??? Something is just not right about this entire shooting.

By: C.M.

C.M. — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:20:25 +0000

Why was the gun accessible for the child. The parents should be arrested for negligence on a few counts! If you own a gun then take responsibility and ensure safety for all.

By: aubrey king

aubrey king — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 17:04:42 +0000

Even accidental.This should not have happened.People who have firearms should be carefull when handling a firearm.My heart goes out to all the love ones of this darling child

By: T

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 13:30:00 +0000

I send my prayers to this family. Very sad story, and my heart breaks for the family.
May God wrap them in his arms for peace and comfort.
I have a child and 2 grandchildren, and Lord I can’t even imagine what this family is going through.

By: wilma

wilma — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 13:21:33 +0000

Very sad for the child

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 11:08:42 +0000

Very sad for the family of the child.