After an unidentified 4-year-old boy found a .22-caliber rifle in his home, he then shot his 6-year-old neighbor while the boys were playing in his yard in Toms Park, N. J.

Horrific Accident Angers Neighbors

The younger child’s parents called the police after the “tragic incident,” Police Chief Michael Mastronardy told ABC News. “Right now, we’re keeping this child in our prayers, and I ask everyone to do the same.”

The accident that left the 6-year-old in critical condition at Jersey Shore Medical Center has upset neighbor Debi Coto.

“I’m sad for the children involved and their families, but I’m angry with whoever owns that gun and allowed a little child to get hold of it,” Debi said. “A 4-year-old can’t load a gun. I had just been telling my sister how nice it is to see kids playing together and enjoying themselves, and then this happens.”

Debi didn’t hear the gunshot, but was home at the occurrence, and told the police that she had not known the children as they were new to the neighborhood.

Children With Guns: A Disturbing Recurrence

This isn’t the first scary story of kids with guns — just two days prior on Saturday, April 6, a 4-year-old boy in Tennessee accidentally shot and killed Josephine Fanning, the 48-year-old wife of Wilson County Deputy Daniel Fanning.

The boy reportedly picked a gun up off the bed of his father’s bedroom when the deputy was showing his weapons to a relative. According to Sheriff Robert Bryan, the weapon discharged, hit Josephine, who died on the scene.

So sad. We will be keeping both of these families in our thoughts.

WATCH: ABC News Reports On Horrifying Shooting

ABC News

– Emily Longeretta

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An Atlanta middle school student, 14, was hospitalized after being shot in the head outside of Price Middle School. The victim was allegedly shot in the head by a fellow student, and was rushed to nearby Grady Hospital, Atlanta Fire Department Capt. Marian McDaniel says.

The injured student was taken to Grady Hospital “alert, conscious and breathing,” Atlanta police spokesman Carlos Campos says. He also adds that all other students at the school are safe.

A teacher was also hurt during the incident, but suffered minor cuts and bruises and was treated at the scene, Capt. Marian McDaniel says.

The victim was shot in the head, according to Capt. Marian McDaniel says.

The suspect and the victim are both male students at Price Middle School, and the suspect has been arrested and apprehended. Price Middle School and nearby Carver High School and Slater Elementary School were placed on lockdown. Parents were advised not to arrive at the scene so as to prevent confusion to the area.

Price Middle School Posts Official Statement About Shooting

On its official website, Price Middle School released the following statement:

An Atlanta Public Schools student has suffered a gunshot injury at Price Middle School, and has been transported to Grady Hospital.  Price Middle School has been placed on lockdown and all other students are safe.  A suspect, also a student at Price Middle School, has been apprehended, and is in police custody. This is currently a police matter, and APS security and APD officers are on the scene.  Price students will be dismissed at their regular dismissal time, and buses will run on their normal schedule.”

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed Releases Official Statement On Gun Violence

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed released a statement from his office, detailing his concern about the incident and gun violence:

“Gun violence in and around our schools is simply unconscionable and must end. Too many young people are being harmed and too many families are suffering from unimaginable and unnecessary grief. I pray that the student who was shot today at Price Middle School in southwest Atlanta recovers quickly and can return home to family and friends. A suspect has been taken into custody. I would also like the students, faculty and families of the Price Middle School community to know that they have the full support of the City of Atlanta as they heal and move on from today’s terrible incident. The city’s Employee Assistance Program counselors are already at the school providing guidance for students, faculty and family members.”

Such a tragic situation. We hope the victim has a safe and speedy recovery.

– Christina Stiehl

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The whole terrifying incident was captured on camera and played in court on August 4!

It all started after passenger Lefenus Pickett criticized mom Penny Chapman for spanking her son. She allegedly retaliated by making a phone call to three male relatives who appeared armed with guns at the next stop and sprayed 13 bullets into the packed bus!

The passengers on the bus included an 80-year-old woman and a mother with her 4-year-old son, but amazingly no one was injured – thanks to quick-thinking driver Desmond Jones, an Army veteran, who sped the bus away, taking it straight to an area hospital.

The entire ordeal, which took place in June,  was captured by multiple security cameras placed around the bus. The videos were played in court as Lefenus gave his testimony.

The alleged gunmen, Karon and Raheem Patterson, 19 and 21, and Angel Lecourt, 18, the paternal uncle of Penny’s son, were all in court on Thursday where they  were ordered to be held for trial. Also, held without bail was Penny Chapman.

Assistant District Attorney Morgan Model Vedejs who is prosecuting the case told Philly.com, “It’s pretty amazing that no one was killed.”

We agree. What a terrifying ordeal!

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The heartbreaking massacre took place at a roller rink where the couple were celebrating their son’s 11th birthday.

After ushering his son and his friends out of the way, Tan Do opened fire on his wife, Trini, and four of her relatives before turning the gun on himself. What a horrible tragedy.

Trini’s sisters Lynn Ta, 16, and Michelle Ta, 28; her brother, Hien Ta, 21; and her sister-in-law, Thuy Nguyen, 25 were all killed in the rampage which took place in Grand Rapids, TX, on Saturday July 23.

Four other people were injured.

Tragically, Tan, 35, had a history of domestic violence – his wife had accused him of hitting her and threatening her with guns in the months before his killing spree.

Trini, 29, even secured a protective order in December 2010, only to withdraw it months later because she wanted to give Tan a second chance.

The unnamed 11-year-old orphaned by this tragedy is now being cared for by family members.

What a sad, sad story

– Ian Garland

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A powerful explosion ripped through government buildings in Oslo today, including the Prime Minister’s office, killing seven people. Meanwhile, it is being reported that 20 to 30 kids may have been killed and five injured during a shooting at a youth camp on Utøya, an island right outside the city. How devastating.

Reportedly panicked teenagers tried to escape the gunfire by swimming to the mainland. Some 700 people, mostly between the ages of 14 and 18, were attending the camp. It is being reported by CNN that many of them have been evacuated from the mainland island where a shooter opened fire.

One person was arrested following the shooting, but it was not immediately clear whether the shootings and bombing at Oslo’s government buildings were linked.

We pray for Norway during this horrific time.

–Leigh Blickley

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Lilianna Moore found the loaded firearm under her dad’s bed and pulled the trigger, killing herself.

The three-year-old had been left alone to look after herself while her dad went on a date nearby with his girlfriend. Can you believe this? What a horrible and yet avoidable tragedy!It’s not known who reported the accident, which took place in St Louis, Missouri on Tuesday July 12, but neighbors recall watching as Lilanna Moore‘s lifeless body was carried from her apartment building by paramedics.

She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but pronounced dead on arrival.

Neighbor Ali Lee tells the Post Dispatch newspaper, “It’s more sad than anything. Sad that you can have a three-year-old running around with a loaded gun.”

Cops are still deciding whether to press charges against Lilianna’s father.

Should he be prosecuted, HollyMoms?

– Ian Garland

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The loaded gun fell from the kindergarten student’s pants in the cafeteria during lunch period at Betsy Ross Elementary School on Tuesday, causing it to go off. Can you believe this?

The boy who brought the gun was wounded in the foot, another six-year-old boy was struck in the leg and a five-year-old girl was hit in the foot. All three were hit by a single bullet or bullet fragments.

Emergency services were called and the three injured children were taken to Texas Children’s Hospital, where they were treated for minor injuries.

The gunshots terrified all the kids eating in the cafeteria, including five-year-old eyewitness Jarneshia Broussard. She told reporters, “I knew it was a gun because a gun goes ‘pow’. I got really scared.”

But the parents of one of the injured children, Khoran Brown, insists their son is already eager to get back to class “It is a sad situation that took place today, but we are thankful our son is in good spirits. He is already asking to get back to school.”

Investigating officers are now trying to piece together events and figure out how a child so young was able to bring a loaded weapon to school.

– Ian Garland

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Yesterday (Jan. 13) First Lady Michelle Obama wrote a letter to the parents of America suggesting ways that they can speak with their children about the horrific shootings in Tuscon, Arizona last weekend. It’s no surprise that she pays special attention to 9-year-old Christina Green, the little girl who was gunned down at the rally for Gabrielle Gifford, before she ever had a chance to pursue her own political aspirations. We have reprinted the First Lady’s letter, in its entirety, because we feel that all HollyMoms can learn something from her words of wisdom. Let us know what you think of Mrs. Obama reaching out the parents of America. How did you talk to your kids about the tragedy?

Dear parents,

Like so many Americans all across the country, Barack and I were shocked and heartbroken by the horrific act of violence committed in Arizona this past weekend. Yesterday, we had the chance to attend a memorial service and meet with some of the families of those who lost their lives, and both of us were deeply moved by their strength and resilience in the face of such unspeakable tragedy.

As parents, an event like this hits home especially hard. It makes our hearts ache for those who lost loved ones. It makes us want to hug our own families a little tighter. And it makes us think about what an event like this says about the world we live in – and the world in which our children will grow up.

In the days and weeks ahead, as we struggle with these issues ourselves, many of us will find that our children are struggling with them as well. The questions my daughters have asked are the same ones that many of your children will have – and they don’t lend themselves to easy answers. But they will provide an opportunity for us as parents to teach some valuable lessons – about the character of our country, about the values we hold dear, and about finding hope at a time when it seems far away.

We can teach our children that here in America, we embrace each other, and support each other, in times of crisis. And we can help them do that in their own small way – whether it’s by sending a letter, or saying a prayer, or just keeping the victims and their families in their thoughts.

We can teach them the value of tolerance – the practice of assuming the best, rather than the worst, about those around us. We can teach them to give others the benefit of the doubt, particularly those with whom they disagree.

We can also teach our children about the tremendous sacrifices made by the men and women who serve our country and by their families. We can explain to them that although we might not always agree with those who represent us, anyone who enters public life does so because they love their country and want to serve it.

Christina Green felt that call. She was just nine years old when she lost her life. But she was at that store that day because she was passionate about serving others. She had just been elected to her school’s student council, and she wanted to meet her Congresswoman and learn more about politics and public life.

And that’s something else we can do for our children – we can tell them about Christina and about how much she wanted to give back. We can tell them about John Roll, a judge with a reputation for fairness; about Dorothy Morris, a devoted wife to her husband, her high school sweetheart, to whom she’d been married for 55 years; about Phyllis Schneck, a great-grandmother who sewed aprons for church fundraisers; about Dorwan Stoddard, a retired construction worker who helped neighbors down on their luck; and about Gabe Zimmerman, who did community outreach for Congresswoman Giffords, working tirelessly to help folks who were struggling, and was engaged to be married next year. We can tell them about the brave men and women who risked their lives that day to save others. And we can work together to honor their legacy by following their example – by embracing our fellow citizens; by standing up for what we believe is right; and by doing our part, however we can, to serve our communities and our country.

Sincerely,

Michelle Obama
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