Two Juveniles Die in Separate Accidental Shootings in West Virginia, Indiana

Two separate accidental juvenile-involved shootings resulting in fatalities occurred recently in the United States. In Greenbrier County, West Virginia, a juvenile died after a shooting incident at a home on Shoestring Trail, with four other juveniles present; authorities continue to investigate with assistance from several agencies, withholding names due to the minors' involvement. In Evansville, Indiana, 14-year-old Jayvion'tae Cox was fatally shot by another juvenile who reportedly thought the firearm was unloaded. The shooter and their parents cooperated with police but face preliminary charges including reckless homicide and dangerous possession of a firearm, with the shooter taken into custody. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding firearm safety and juvenile access to guns. Authorities in both cases are continuing their investigations and have expressed condolences to the victims' families.