Mississippi Teen Hanging Out with Toddler Niece Fumbles Gun While Trying to Kill Snake, Shoots Himself in Arm

Evelyn Pender and son Tripp Pender (Credit: https://www.wapt.com/article/it-was-just-a-freak-accident-mississippi-teen-shot-in-arm-undergoes-lifesaving-surgery/62467869)

A Mississippi teenager accidentally shot himself in the arm in an attempt to kill a snake, all while taking care of his two-year-old niece, according to a report.

High School student, Tripp Pender, was out riding a four-wheeler when he came across a snake. Instead of leaving it alone, Pender ran back to his truck to get a gun, according to ABC13.