Coverage dated December 27, 2021 to December 28, 2021

North Carolina officer accidentally shoots son in the head, authorities say

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

A Jacksonville police officer is under investigation after authorities said he accidentally shot his 15-year-old son in the head.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    North Carolina officer accidentally shoots son in the head, authorities say (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    A Jacksonville police officer is under investigation after authorities said he accidentally shot his 15-year-old son in the head.

  2. Newsweek

    North Carolina police officer accidentally shoots teenage son in the head (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The 15-year-old boy has sustained a life-threatening injury after being shot once in the head with a handgun.

  3. NBC News

    North Carolina police officer accused of shooting his 15-year-old son in the head (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A North Carolina police officer shot his 15-year-old son in the head Monday afternoon in an incident that appears to be an accident, officials said.

  4. Washington Examiner

    North Carolina officer allegedly shoots teenage son in head (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital after his father, a police officer, accidentally shot him in the head, authorities said.

  5. Fox News

    North Carolina police officer accidentally shoots son, 15, in the head: report (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    An unidentified police officer in Onslow County, N.C., accidentally fired a shot into his 15-year-old son’s head Monday afternoon that resulted in life-threatening injuries for the teen, a report said.

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