Current Events > 7-year old allegedly shoots aunt in Louisiana because he was hungry

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http://wtvr.com/2017/08/24/7-year-old-allegedly-shoots-aunt-in-louisiana-because-he-was-hungry/


"MINDEN, La. — A 7-year old boy fired a .22 caliber rifle four times in Louisiana, according to the Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office, wounding his aunt with two bullets because he was “hungry.”

That was the initial story told by family members at the home in Minden, Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Tucker told WGNO. But Tucker says the family has not revealed all the details about what “set the child off.”

Until the truth comes out, Tucker says, several adults — but not the child — may face criminal charges.

According to Lt. Tucker, the boy has a history of “anger issues” but can’t be charged with a crime because state law maintains that children under the age of 10 are too young to have criminal “intent.”

The investigation shows that the boy removed the rifle from a cabinet, and then fired it at least four times — cocking the lever-action rifle before each shot. One bullet struck his aunt under her right arm, and another struck her in the side.

Tucker says the shooting occurred August 18, and four days later the boy’s grandfather, 79-year old Billy Gibson, was arrested on a felony charge of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile by allowing “easy access to the gun.”

Not only that, but Tucker says the boy’s grandfather, mother — and the aunt he shot — all face possible charges of obstruction of justice for allegedly trying to cover up the shooting.

Tucker says the family initially claimed the boy “dropped” the gun twice. Tucker doesn’t buy it.

“I mean, hell, when you shoot me again, you’re firing at somebody,” he says.

Tucker says the aunt, Amanda Gibson, was actually on the phone with the boy’s mother when she was shot. But Tucker says neither woman reported the shooting for at least an hour, and the mother, 29-year old Angela Gibson, was arrested on August 23 on the obstruction of justice charge.

Tucker says the 7-year old is in state custody, the aunt is recovering, and the investigation is ongoing."
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Placing them so kids can grab them whenever they want?
Now that is freedom.
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But is he free to go?
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And thats why people should keep loaded guns in a gun safe.
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That boy ain't right.
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I mean it is Louisiana
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So he could get to a gun but not food, sounds about right for louisiana.
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Were_Wyrm posted...

So he could get to a gun but not food, sounds about right for louisiana.

This is actually a good point.
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Were_Wyrm posted...

So he could get to a gun but not food, sounds about right for louisiana.

lol
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mehh. it's a 22. The only thing you can really kill with those thing is possum and squirrels.
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At least it was a .22 caliber and not likely to be fatal.

If he grabbed a big ass kitchen knife and stabbed her four times she would likely be dead.

Who knows what was happening in that home and\or why that kid is so fucked up.

She might have deserved to get shot she probably beat and starved the kid she looks crazy.
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HypnoCoosh posted...

At least it was a .22 caliber and not likely to be fatal.

If he grabbed a big ass kitchen knife and stabbed her four times she would likely be dead.

Who knows what was happening in that home and\or why that kid is so fucked up.

I feel like the stabbing thing is a lot harder for a kid to misunderstand at that age.
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DawkinsNumber4 posted...

I feel like the stabbing thing is a lot harder for a kid to misunderstand at that age.

It was rage induced. No understanding required.
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DirkDiggles posted...

mehh. it's a 22. The only thing you can really kill with those thing is possum and squirrels.

You'd be surprised. A .22 is more than capable of killing a human.

Anyway, it's odd that the kid is being given a free ride for this. A little monster who just learned that he can shoot people and not even receive a timeout.
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He could have killed her with a .22 easily had he hit the right spot.
A knife could be worse but for the same reason of hitting a place that bleeds a lot.
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The kid was probably locked out from the kitchen, so no kitchen knives or food for him.
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Twinmold posted...

A .22 is more than capable of killing a human

You could kill a human with a cup of water, your point is null.

.22 literally just pokes a tiny hole it would take hours\days to die in most cases.

Dying from a .22 shot is so fucking unlikely.
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hate to say this but i want more stuff like this to happen so laws can change.

waterjoe posted...

hate to say this but i want more stuff like this to happen so laws can change.

God this is the most ignorant post I've read all week.
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Twinmold posted...

DirkDiggles posted...

mehh. it's a 22. The only thing you can really kill with those thing is possum and squirrels.

You'd be surprised. A .22 is more than capable of killing a human.

Anyway, it's odd that the kid is being given a free ride for this. A little monster who just learned that he can shoot people and not even receive a timeout.

Yeah, in the right spot. Just like how you can fall. Fall down wrong and you can die. Same as taking a punch in a fight. 99% of the time, they won't kill you. That one well placed punch to your temple might.
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HypnoCoosh posted...

waterjoe posted...

hate to say this but i want more stuff like this to happen so laws can change.

God this is the most ignorant post I've read all week.

First of all I was kidding, but seriously how can they let their kid get a hold of this thing?

HypnoCoosh posted...

DawkinsNumber4 posted...

I feel like the stabbing thing is a lot harder for a kid to misunderstand at that age.

It was rage induced. No understanding required.

How do you know it was rage induced and the kid wasn't just stupid from being taught by stupid parents who do things like leave guns out but not have access to food?
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HypnoCoosh posted...

Twinmold posted...

A .22 is more than capable of killing a human

You could kill a human with a cup of water, your point is null.

.22 literally just pokes a tiny hole it would take hours\days to die in most cases.

Dying from a .22 shot is so fucking unlikely.

There's a lot of important stuff in the human body. If you get shot in those places, it doesn't matter what size the bullet was. Real life isn't like movies where you can take a shot to the shoulder, but it's ok because it was just the shoulder. Of course a .22 is less effective, but it's still a gun. It's not night and day.
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DawkinsNumber4 posted...

How do you know it was rage induced

According to Lt. Tucker, the boy has a history of “anger issues”

Obviously there is more to the story.

but stick with your narrative I know that works for you guys.
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HypnoCoosh posted...

DawkinsNumber4 posted...

How do you know it was rage induced

According to Lt. Tucker, the boy has a history of “anger issues”

Obviously there is more to the story.

but stick with your narrative I know that works for you guys.

I am not saying it wasn't. I am also not saying it was. It is clear there is more to the story but that doesn't necessarily mean that's part of the "more" that there is.

And fuck Lt. Tucker he wasn't there either lol.
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DawkinsNumber4 posted...

HypnoCoosh posted...

DawkinsNumber4 posted...

How do you know it was rage induced

According to Lt. Tucker, the boy has a history of “anger issues”

Obviously there is more to the story.

but stick with your narrative I know that works for you guys.

I am not saying it wasn't. I am also not saying it was. It is clear there is more to the story but that doesn't necessarily mean that's part of the "more" that there is.

And fuck Lt. Tucker he wasn't there either lol.

Maybe you should phone L.t. Tucker and record the call as a part of your budding journalism career?
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CZ Scorpion would have had her looking Swiss.
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fenderbender321 posted...

Boy deserves at least 5 or 10 years in prison. Hope the aunt is okay.

Who knows the whole story they might have abused this kid.

Don't jump the gun and assume you know all the facts.
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fenderbender321 posted...

Boy deserves at least 5 or 10 years in prison. Hope the aunt is okay.

Because 7 years old means they're an adult right? At least you're consistent about 7 year olds.
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Yeah, in the right spot. Just like how you can fall. Fall down wrong and you can die. Same as taking a punch in a fight. 99% of the time, they won't kill you. That one well placed punch to your temple might.

Ignore list failing me when people just quote the stupid.

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/publications/Firearms_Report_09.pdf
Wow, looks like .22 caliber is right up there with the best of them, only beaten out by the ubiquity of 9mms,

But hey, don't let that stop these Call of Duty couch commandos from talking about ballistics like they know anything outside of video games and Hollywood movies.
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fenderbender321 posted...

Boy deserves at least 5 or 10 years in prison. Hope the aunt is okay.

I don't agree with prison time. I think the boy and the family needs to be monitored and counselled for years to come.
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Melonfarms posted...

fenderbender321 posted...

Boy deserves at least 5 or 10 years in prison. Hope the aunt is okay.

I don't agree with prison time. I think the boy and the family needs to be monitored and counselled for years to come.

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Twinmold posted...

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/publications/Firearms_Report_09.pdf
Wow, looks like .22 caliber is right up there with the best of them, only beaten out by the ubiquity of 9mms,

You didn't read that report correctly.

It doesn't specify anything under homicides i regards to the % of .22 caliber guns.
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America
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Melonfarms posted...

He could have killed her with a .22 easily had he hit the right spot.
A knife could be worse but for the same reason of hitting a place that bleeds a lot.

People seriously misunderstand exactly how lethal stab wounds can be, especially if it's in the viscera. Essentially anywhere other than your lower legs and forearms is critical lol
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HypnoCoosh posted...

Twinmold posted...

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/publications/Firearms_Report_09.pdf
Wow, looks like .22 caliber is right up there with the best of them, only beaten out by the ubiquity of 9mms,

You didn't read that report correctly.

It doesn't specify anything under homicides i regards to the % of .22 caliber guns.

Ah, I can't say I'm surprised. I struggled to find anything I could on calibers involved in homicide percentages, but it's not a statistic that is tracked.

Regardless, I stand by my point that a .22 is plenty lethal enough.
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Twinmold posted...

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/publications/Firearms_Report_09.pdf
Wow, looks like .22 caliber is right up there with the best of them, only beaten out by the ubiquity of 9mms,

But hey, don't let that stop these Call of Duty couch commandos from talking about ballistics like they know anything outside of video games and Hollywood movies.

A 22 can be used in a violent crime? NO WAI! Says nothing about homicides. People use toy guns as well to commit violent crimes so this study you posted makes it a moot point.

GregShmedley posted...

You as well. .22LR is still a bullet and definitely capable of killing a human. In fact, it is one of (if not, THE) the most common rounds used in firearm related deaths.

Sure, .22LR has resulted in some deaths. But that's likely because there are so many .22LR weapons around, not because .22LR rounds are more lethal (also probably why the second most "dangerous" round is 9mm). Criminals are likely to have ready access to .22LR than other rounds, and so they use it.
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Lol, buddy, .22's do plenty of damage to a soft target.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDvdjdzB_ro

Look at that. You seriously think that can't kill you?
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DirkDiggles posted...

Twinmold posted...

https://oag.ca.gov/sites/all/files/agweb/pdfs/publications/Firearms_Report_09.pdf
Wow, looks like .22 caliber is right up there with the best of them, only beaten out by the ubiquity of 9mms,

But hey, don't let that stop these Call of Duty couch commandos from talking about ballistics like they know anything outside of video games and Hollywood movies.

A 22 can be used in a violent crime? NO WAI! Says nothing about homicides. People use toy guns as well to commit violent crimes so this study you posted makes it a moot point.

GregShmedley posted...

You as well. .22LR is still a bullet and definitely capable of killing a human. In fact, it is one of (if not, THE) the most common rounds used in firearm related deaths.

Sure, .22LR has resulted in some deaths. But that's likely because there are so many .22LR weapons around, not because .22LR rounds are more lethal (also probably why the second most "dangerous" round is 9mm). Criminals are likely to have ready access to .22LR than other rounds, and so they use it.

So are you saying if a criminal is shooting at you with .22 rounds, you will not duck and cover cause they will most likely not kill you?
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these people are insane they tried to cover up the shooting instead of trying to do something to help kid so he wont become a murderer
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HypnoCoosh posted...

waterjoe posted...

hate to say this but i want more stuff like this to happen so laws can change.

God this is the most ignorant post I've read all week.

according to the study published today in the journal Pediatrics. The tally makes gunshot wounds the third leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 17 years...

About 19 children a day die or are medically treated in an emergency department for a gunshot wound in the U.S.," study author Katherine Fowler, a behavioral scientist at the CDC, told CBS News.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gun-deaths-injuries-suicide-up-among-us-kids-staggering-report-reveals/
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It would be nice to live life like an ignorant little conservative, i think
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Notice how it doesn't say what race they are.
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JohnLennon6 posted...

Notice how much of a tool I am.

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anth0ny posted...

Notice how much of a tool I am

Yes I did as a matter of fact.
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cool story bro
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marc55 posted...

these people are insane they tried to cover up the shooting instead of trying to do something to help kid so he wont become a murderer

You won't like me when I'm hungry
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Louisiana is such a weird deviant state
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