Four-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Mother in North Lynnwood

At approximately 8:01 a. m. , South County Deputies responded to an assault report in Lynnwood, WA, where a four-year-old boy accidentally shot his mother. The 42-year-old woman sustained a gunshot wound to her upper left arm and was transported to Harborview Medical Center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators found that the child accessed the loaded firearm from his father, who was asleep on the couch, and noted multiple unsecured firearms throughout the residence.

The father, a 44-year-old male, has been arrested and charged with reckless endangerment and unlawful storage of a firearm. This incident underscores the critical issue of firearm safety, particularly in homes with young children. The two children, aged 4 and 9, were released to family members after the event. Local authorities emphasize the importance of secure firearm storage to prevent such tragic accidents. The case has drawn attention to broader discussions about gun safety regulations in Washington state.