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Pit Bull Accidentally Shoots Owner, Highlights Firearm Safety

3/13/2025

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In a bizarre turn of events in Memphis, Jerald Kirkwood found himself in the hospital after his one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, accidentally shot him in the thigh while jumping onto the bed. Thankfully, Kirkwood's injury was minor, but it served as a stark reminder of the importance of firearm safety, as highlighted by a woman present during the incident.

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In a bizarre turn of events in Memphis, Jerald Kirkwood found himself in the hospital after his one-year-old pit bull, Oreo, accidentally shot him in the thigh while jumping onto the bed. Thankfully, Kirkwood's injury was minor, but it served as a stark reminder of the importance of firearm safety, as highlighted by a woman present during the incident.