9-Year-Old Accidentally Fires Gun at Maryland School, No Injuries

On April 9, 2025, a 9-year-old student accidentally discharged a loaded Kimber K6s .357 Magnum revolver in a classroom at Billingsley Elementary School in Maryland, prompting an early dismissal and a temporary school closure. The incident occurred when the student reached into their backpack for a piece of paper, resulting in the gun discharging and hitting the ground. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the firearm is believed to belong to a visiting relative of the student. In response, school officials and law enforcement are investigating how the child obtained the weapon, with findings to be presented to prosecutors. Superintendent Maria Navarro emphasized the need for community discussions about gun safety and announced plans for a meeting to address concerns following spring break. This incident marks the second occurrence of a child accidentally firing a weapon in a school in the Washington area that week.