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9-Year-Old Accidentally Fires Handgun at Maryland School

4/10/2025

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A loaded handgun was accidentally fired by a 9-year-old student at Billingsley Elementary School in Charles County, Maryland, while rummaging through their backpack for a paper. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the incident prompted an early dismissal for students. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the firearm's presence at the school.

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Story summary

A loaded handgun was accidentally fired by a 9-year-old student at Billingsley Elementary School in Charles County, Maryland, while rummaging through their backpack for a paper. Thankfully, no one was injured, but the incident prompted an early dismissal for students. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the firearm's presence at the school.