A tragic incident occurred in Norwalk, Ohio, where a pregnant woman lost her life after being accidentally shot by her 2-year-old son. The woman, identified as Laura Ilg, was doing laundry in the bedroom when her son followed her in without her realizing and started playing with a gun. The details of the incident are as follows:
The Accident
Laura Ilg told the police that she was doing laundry in the bedroom, which was usually locked. Her son had followed her in without her realizing and started playing with the gun.
The Call for Help
Laura Ilg immediately called 911 after being shot by her 2-year-old son. She informed the police that she was 33 weeks pregnant and had been accidentally shot with a firearm. She went into shock and experienced difficulty breathing.
Emergency Response
The police arrived at the scene in Norwalk and found the victim conscious on the bedroom floor with a gun on the nightstand. She was quickly transported to Fisher-Titus Medical Center for an emergency caesarean section. Unfortunately, the unborn child could not be saved, and Laura Ilg passed away a few hours later.
Safety Measures
Despite the presence of safety features in the house, such as baby gates, which are usually closed, they were left open. Laura Ilg, while conscious, informed the police that she was unaware her son had followed her into the bedroom. The child somehow gained access to the gun and started playing with it, leading to an accidental discharge.
Firearms Found
In addition to the Sig Sauer Mirco 9mm gun involved in the incident, the police discovered two other loaded firearms in the house. The victim’s husband, who was not present at the time of the incident, claimed ownership of the firearms.
Preventive Measures
Police chief David Smith emphasized the importance of keeping guns locked up and unloaded, urging families to use trigger locks and gun safes. He highlighted the availability and affordability of such safety devices to prevent tragic accidents like this.
Growing Incidence of Accidental Shootings
Accidental shootings have unfortunately become more common in the United States, a country with a population of approximately 330 million and an estimated 400 million guns. This incident joins a list of similar tragedies, including a case in March where a three-year-old girl accidentally killed her four-year-old sister with a gun near Houston, Texas, despite the presence of five adults, including the parents.
While no arrests have been made in this case, it serves as a reminder of the need for responsible gun ownership and stringent safety measures to protect lives, especially when children are present.
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