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Denham Springs Police: Man arrested on gun charges after accidental shooting that hurt two

3 days 23 hours 56 minutes ago Tuesday, March 31 2026 Mar 31, 2026 March 31, 2026 9:31 AM March 31, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

DENHAM SPRINGS — A Baton Rouge man has been charged with illegal use of a firearm after an accidental shooting left two people injured, Denham Springs Police said. 

Erskin Curtis Jr., 20, was arrested after police responded to an accidental shooting on Fred Banks Drive.

According to police, three people, including two men aged 19 and 20, as well as a 17-year-old girl, were standing close together when a gun held by Curtis Jr. slipped out of his hands. As a result, his finger hit the trigger, causing the gun to go off.

One of the men was struck in both legs, and the girl was shot in one leg. Curtis was charged with illegal use of a firearm. 

Both people are expected to make a full recovery.

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