Dog Fires Shotgun in Nebraska Truck, Injuring 1 Woman at Gas Station

11 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 26

A shotgun blast from a parked truck at a Scottsbluff gas station injured a woman stopped several yards away, with one pellet striking her upper right arm.
Police said a dog left inside the truck moved around the rear seat area and accidentally triggered the loaded shotgun, which discharged through the front passenger-side door.
The incident happened shortly after noon Saturday at the Short Stop on Avenue I after the owner went into the store and another passenger stepped outside near the truck.
The woman's injuries were not life-threatening, no other injuries were reported, and investigators found door damage consistent with a shotgun blast as the Scottsbluff Police Department continues its investigation.

How far can a stray shotgun pellet travel and still injure someone sitting in a different car?

When a dog fires a gun, who is legally responsible for the stray bullet that finds a victim?

With so many safety rules, why do preventable firearm accidents like this one continue to occur in public spaces?