A 4-year-old boy in Durham accidentally shot himself with an unsecured firearm on Sunday, sending him to the hospital in critical condition. This incident marks the fifth case in 2025 where children in central North Carolina gained access to a gun, underscoring alarming trends in youth firearm injuries and deaths in the state.
Police have charged the child’s guardian, Patrick Daye, for leaving a 9mm pistol in an easily accessible state, further spotlighting the importance of responsible gun ownership. A 2024 WRAL report revealed that North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for gun-related deaths among youth, prompting organizations like NC SAFE to advocate for improved gun storage practices to prevent such tragedies.
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