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Alabama Lawmaker's Son Accidentally Shoots Brother, Investigation Underway

3/26/2026

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Alabama Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-AL) says his 6-year-old son accidentally shot his 13-year-old brother in the back with a .556-caliber AR-style rifle at their home.
The injured boy was taken to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham and is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is investigating and has forwarded the case to the District Attorney's Office.
Yarbrough is a Republican lawmaker and gun rights advocate who sponsored a bill against red-flag laws.

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Alabama Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-AL) says his 6-year-old son accidentally shot his 13-year-old brother in the back with a .556-caliber AR-style rifle at their home.
The injured boy was taken to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham and is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.
Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is investigating and has forwarded the case to the District Attorney's Office.
Yarbrough is a Republican lawmaker and gun rights advocate who sponsored a bill against red-flag laws.