7 yr old boy is shot in gun store parking lot, Mercer Pa

[GhostRider]

This is why I tell my kids to check every gun they pick up for themselves, not to trust even me, they only know its clear when their own eyes see it is, and then still treat them as though they are still loaded.





By Associated Press, Dec 08, 2012 08:26 PM EST
APUpdated: Saturday, December 8, 1:26 PM


MERCER, Pa. — A man’s handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, authorities said.
Joseph V. Loughrey, 44, was getting into the truck when the 9 mm handgun discharged, wounding Craig Allen Loughrey in the chest, according to state police. The boy died at the scene at Twigs Reloading Den in East Lackawannock Township, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Store owner Leonard Mohney said the boy was shot in the parking lot, but that he didn’t see what happened.

Investigators said Loughrey told them he didn’t realize there was a bullet still in the chamber. “This happens all too often where people think the gun was empty,” Lt. Eric Hermick told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Joseph Loughrey was questioned by state police, who said he was cooperative and distraught. The shooting is being investigated as an accident.
Messages left for the coroner’s office and at a listing in Loughrey’s name were not immediately returned.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

[JM Ver. 2.0]

This is why I tell my kids to check every gun they pick up for themselves, not to trust even me, they only know its clear when their own eyes see it is, and then still treat them as though they are still loaded.





By Associated Press, Dec 08, 2012 08:26 PM EST
APUpdated: Saturday, December 8, 1:26 PM


MERCER, Pa. — A man’s handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, authorities said.
Joseph V. Loughrey, 44, was getting into the truck when the 9 mm handgun discharged, wounding Craig Allen Loughrey in the chest, according to state police. The boy died at the scene at Twigs Reloading Den in East Lackawannock Township, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Store owner Leonard Mohney said the boy was shot in the parking lot, but that he didn’t see what happened.

Investigators said Loughrey told them he didn’t realize there was a bullet still in the chamber. “This happens all too often where people think the gun was empty,” Lt. Eric Hermick told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Joseph Loughrey was questioned by state police, who said he was cooperative and distraught. The shooting is being investigated as an accident.
Messages left for the coroner’s office and at a listing in Loughrey’s name were not immediately returned.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Did the media fucks really call the guy that just killed his own son, at his house, AND EXPECT A FUCKING ANSWER?! FUCK THEM!

[palepainter]

This is so heartbreaking, I do not even know what to say.....

[Troublco]

I can't begin to imagine how this poor guy feels right now. And then you have the media, wanting their usual circus.

[Ridge]

Did the media fucks really call the guy that just killed his own son, at his house, AND EXPECT A FUCKING ANSWER?! FUCK THEM!

It's been known for a long time that "journalists" are scumbags and will hurt whoever they need to to get the story first.

[dwalker460]

Just not even able to conceive of how horrible this must be for that father and his family. My heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to this man and his family.

As for the media, I am sure they "mean well", but in this instance one would think they would have some sense of common decency and let this poor man come to terms with what has to the the worst event in his entire life.

[StagLefty]

I can't even imagine.......................

[Rust_shackleford]

Terrible

[jgang]

I'm not sure I could live with myself after allowing something like this to happen. I think I'll go unlock the basement door, unlock my safe and check all my guns AGAIN, to make sure they're unloaded, even though I'd bet my life they already are. It is simply impossible to be too careful around firearms...

[liberty19]

Poor father. My heart and prayers go out to his family.

[Cman]

I can't imagine how horrible the father must feel! My prayers for the family and friends. The media never means well, they only want the story!

[Danimal]

That is terrible. Why is it so hard to treat something with lethal capabilities like it is always dangerous. I feel so bad for the family, but more than that I hope to God that this saves the lives of several other people that would otherwise take the lethal potential of a gun for granted.

[MattR]

Yeah poor guy...maybe he should've not been getting into the truck with his gun in his hand, with it pointed at his kid, and his finger on the trigger...common sense escapes that guy.

[SideShow Bob]

"While getting into his truck", "The gun just went off", "I didn't know there was a round in the chamber".
Must have been one of those evil self firing 9mm Glocks.
Not that anyone deserves such a tragedy, but 3 major gun safety fails. 1.) No muzzle control entering the vehicle, obviously pointed it at the poor child. 2.) finger on the trigger and depressing it. 3.) Not clearing the weapon or knowing it's status.

[alan0269]

That really sucks! I can't imagine what all its going through his mind right now. A parent should never have to bury their child (sadly I know a few people who have had to), but to know that the reason for your child's death is because of your own careless act would have to bring more guilt in your mind than anything else I could imagine. Prayers for the family, they'll be needing them to cope with this.

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[rondog]

Man, how awful. My sympathies to the poor father and the family, but there's so many fails in this scenario that just shouldn't have happened.

Yet it's amazing how many people will "clear" a pistol by jacking the round out of the chamber, and THEN drop the magazine. And then are surprised to find out the gun is still loaded when it goes off. A friend of mine negligently shot another friend of mine in the leg with a .25 once, by doing just exactly that.

[Irving]

Raise your hand if you have ever pointed any gun at your kid while holding it. Was this guy at the drive-thru gun store and they handed him the gun in a paper sack? It didn't have a box at all?

[One Shot]

This is unfortunate. Hopefully this is a reminder for everyone that there is no room for errors with a firearm. I dont know if I could live with myself if that was me.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Rest in peace.

[Byte Stryke]

I can only imagine the terror and betrayal the child felt...

Rest in peace little-one


For the Father, his hell will be waking up everyday.

[lead_magnet]

This is why I tell my kids to check every gun they pick up for themselves, not to trust even me, they only know its clear when their own eyes see it is, and then still treat them as though they are still loaded.





By Associated Press, Dec 08, 2012 08:26 PM EST
APUpdated: Saturday, December 8, 1:26 PM


MERCER, Pa. — A man’s handgun went off while he was holding it as he got into his truck in the parking lot of a western Pennsylvania gun store Saturday and the shot killed his 7-year-old son, authorities said.
Joseph V. Loughrey, 44, was getting into the truck when the 9 mm handgun discharged, wounding Craig Allen Loughrey in the chest, according to state police. The boy died at the scene at Twigs Reloading Den in East Lackawannock Township, 60 miles north of Pittsburgh. Store owner Leonard Mohney said the boy was shot in the parking lot, but that he didn’t see what happened.

Investigators said Loughrey told them he didn’t realize there was a bullet still in the chamber. “This happens all too often where people think the gun was empty,” Lt. Eric Hermick told The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Joseph Loughrey was questioned by state police, who said he was cooperative and distraught. The shooting is being investigated as an accident.
Messages left for the coroner’s office and at a listing in Loughrey’s name were not immediately returned.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.




This shit drives me nuts! Guns don't just go off. This article should read, stupid asshole that doesn't know to keep his finger off the trigger and the gun pointed in a safe direction kills his own by failing to observe standard safety practices.

[Kraven251]

I am at a loss for words every time I read or hear about one of these scenarios. These sorts of things should never happen, period. With the exception of true mechanical failure, there are no accidents with firearms, just negligence.

Dick beater off the trigger unless you intend to fire the weapon.

[rockhound]

i have tried to make it a tried and true habit of never touching the trigger of my weapon, it seems to automatic now. that being said i cant imagine the father's emotion at this time.

I still don't see how you pull the trigger on the gun inside a bag by accident?

[rondog]

I still don't see how you pull the trigger on the gun inside a bag by accident?

Where did you see anything about the gun being "inside a bag"? All I saw in the article was that he was "holding it". I'm visualizing him climbing into his truck and reaching for the console or armrest to pull himself in, with the gun in his hand, finger on the trigger, and his son climbing in the other side, right in front of the muzzle.

And I'd still bet $100 that he "cleared the chamber" first, and then dropped the magazine second. Thereby loading a second round. I'm not familiar with how many modern semi-auto pistols will fire without a magazine in them, but I know that some damn sure will, and some won't.

[MCarp71]

I honestly would not be able to live with myself!

That's just terrible

[Inconel710]

Complacency kills again. Like Byte said - this man is in a living hell now. I know for a fact, if I did something this stupid my wife would shoot me and I would be thankful for it.

[cofi]

I'm to the point now where indexing is automatic.....my drill my impact gun all get indexed


prayers go out to the family involved

[Shootersfab]

I cant even imagine his feelings right now..

[Ronin13]

Raise your hand if you have ever pointed any gun at your kid while holding it. Was this guy at the drive-thru gun store and they handed him the gun in a paper sack? It didn't have a box at all?
Anyone who does raise their hand shouldn't be allowed to have guns and/or kids... Probably both. I never point my gun at anyone unless I intend to shoot them, so far that number is 0 (in the civilian world). [Beer]