Pima County Father Arrested After Child Suffers Accidental Gunshot Injury
A father in Pima County has been arrested after his 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the foot at their home on West Curtis Road. The child suffered non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities allege the father left a firearm unsecured and…
Tucson, AZ, October 9, 2026 — A father in Pima County is facing charges after his young son accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred at the family’s residence on West Curtis Road. The child, identified as a 4-year-old boy, sustained an injury to his foot.
Authorities allege that the father left a firearm unsecured and within the child’s reach, leading to the accidental shooting. The specific circumstances surrounding how the child accessed the weapon were not detailed. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has stated that the child’s injuries are not life-threatening.
The father’s name has not been released at this time. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the father’s arrest in connection with the incident. Information regarding the specific charges filed against the father, the type of firearm involved, or the exact timeline of the event was not immediately available.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Accidental shootings involving children and unsecured firearms remain a significant concern for law enforcement and public safety advocates. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not provided further details regarding the case at this time.
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