Man officiating a wedding in Nebraska accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, police say

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1. FOX 4 Dallas

   Grandfather arrested for accidentally shooting grandson while officiating wedding ↗ (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

   Published Oct 2, 2023

   Same headline from 7 more outlets

   FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

   In Nebraska, a 62-year-old grandfather, Michael Gardner, from Odessa, Texas, was arrested after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson while officiating a wedding.

2. People

   Texas Grandfather Shoots Grandson, 12, by Accident as He Officiates Wedding ↗ (opens People)

   Published Oct 2, 2023

   People's feed description

   A Texas grandfather was arrested after he accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson in the shoulder while officiating a wedding in Nebraska.

3. New York Post

   Wedding officiant accidentally shoots own grandson after trying to get guests’ attention ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Oct 2, 2023

   New York Post's feed description

   “We do not believe Michael intended to hurt his grandchild, but the act was not very smart,” Houchin said.

4. Fox News

   Texas wedding officiant arrested after accidentally shooting grandson during wedding ceremony ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Oct 3, 2023

   Fox News's feed description

   A Texas grandfather accidentally shot his grandson in the shoulder with a blank shot while officiating a wedding in Nebraska.

5. NBC Chicago

   A Texas official is facing a criminal charge after accidentally shooting his grandson at a Nebraska wedding ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Oct 3, 2023

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   NBC Chicago's feed description

   A Texas politician who accidentally shot his grandson during a wedding he was officiating in Nebraska is facing a child abuse charge.

6. KVIA El Paso

   A Texas official faces criminal charge after accidentally shooting his grandson at Nebraska wedding ↗ (opens KVIA El Paso)

   Published Oct 3, 2023

   Same headline from 2 more outlets

   KVIA El Paso's feed description

   By MARGERY A. BECK Associated Press A Texas county commissioner is facing a possible felony charge in Nebraska after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during a wedding he was officiating. The shooting happened Saturday evening at a wedding being held outdoors near the small town of Dent…

7. KESQ Palm Springs

   Man officiating a wedding in Nebraska accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, police say ↗ (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

   Published Oct 4, 2023

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   By Amy Simonson, CNN (CNN) — A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, officials said. Michael Gardner, 62, was officiating the festivities at Hillcrest Events in Denton around 5 p.m.

8. The Daily Caller

   REPORT: Man Accidentally Shoots His 12-Year-Old Grandson While Officiating Wedding ↗ (opens The Daily Caller)

   Published Oct 3, 2023

   The Daily Caller's feed description

   A wedding ceremony in Nebraska quickly turned tragic after a 62-year-old grandfather accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson while officiating the wedding.

9. East Idaho News

   Man officiating a wedding accidentally shot his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, police say ↗ (opens East Idaho News)

   Published Oct 3, 2023

   East Idaho News's feed description

   (CNN) — A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, officials said. Michael Gardner, 62, was officiating the festivities at Hillcrest Events in Denton around 5 p.m.

10. Washington Post

    Officiant fires gun to welcome bride, shoots grandson — and wedding goes on ↗ (opens Washington Post)

    Published Oct 3, 2023

    Washington Post's feed description

    Michael Gardner, a Republican elected official in Texas, is charged with felony child abuse after accidentally shooting his grandson in a wedding he officiated in Nebraska.

11. WFLA

    ‘Wanted to start the wedding with a bang’: Man officiating wedding shoots 12-year-old grandson during ceremony ↗ (opens WFLA)

    Published Oct 3, 2023

    WFLA's feed description

    A 62-year-old Texas man is facing a possible felony charge after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson while officiating a wedding.

12. CBS News

    Man trying to start wedding "with a bang" accidentally shoots grandson ↗ (opens CBS News)

    Published Oct 3, 2023

    CBS News's feed description

    A man trying to get the guests' attention at a Nebraska wedding by shooting into the air accidentally shot his grandson instead, police said.

13. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Texas man accidentally shoots grandson while officiating wedding in Nebraska ↗ (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

    Published Oct 4, 2023

    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    Michael Gardner, 62, who is a commissioner in Ector County, Texas, has been charged with felony child abuse in connection with the incident.

14. WMUR

    Man officiating wedding in Nebraska accidentally shot his grandson during ceremony, police say ↗ (opens WMUR)

    Published Oct 4, 2023

    WMUR's feed description

    A grandfather who was officiating a wedding in Nebraska is facing charges after accidentally shooting his 12-year-old grandson during the ceremony, officials said.

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