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Kenneth Morris

Death by Force
Case Description
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Kenneth Morris, a 28-year-old man from Berwick, Pennsylvania, tragically died on October 3, 2017, after accidentally shooting himself. The incident occurred while he was trying to comfort his crying son in the back seat of his car. Morris reached for a .357-caliber gun that had fallen from his shoulder holster, and in the process, he accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting himself in the stomach. He was taken to a hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

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  • WNEP.com: Father Accidentally Shoots Self While Trying to Calm Crying Child: Police
  • WHP: Cops: Man shoots self when he drops gun while calming child
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    Victim Details

    Kenneth Morris

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Berwick

    PA

    2017-10-03

    28

    Kenneth

    Morris

    11/14/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how often we underestimate the real dangers posed by mishandled firearms? I ... ...Read More
    09/03/2024
    Has anyone else thought about how terrifying it must have been in those final moments for Kenneth Mo... ...Read More
    12/25/2023
    Has anyone else been thinking about the safety implications of Kenneth's case? I mean, it's so devas... ...Read More
    04/26/2023
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