2 Shot at Big Lots After Gun Falls Out of Woman’s Purse, Accidentally Goes Off, Police Say

Two Shot After Gun Falls Out of Purse in Georgia Big Lots

A gun accidentally discharged in a Georgia Big Lots, injuring two due to mishandling.

2 shot at Big Lots after gun falls out of woman’s purse, accidentally goes off, police say

Covington police said it happened around 1:20 p.m. while a customer was checking out at the Big Lots on Hwy 278.

BIG OOPS: Two injured following accidental firearm discharge in Big Lots

COVINGTON, Ga. — Two customers at the Covington Big Lots were injured on Monday when one’s firearm discharged unexpectedly.

Accidental Gun Discharge at Covington Big Lots Injures Two Women

Two women were injured Monday afternoon, June 23, when a firearm accidentally discharged inside a Big Lots store at 3111 Highway 278. Covington Police responded to the scene around 1:20 p.m. after receiving reports of an accidental shooting. Officers determined that two related customers were at the checkout counter when one of them dropped her purse. After placing the purse on the counter and completing her transaction, she picked it up again. …