Accidental gunfire at Dallas Walmart injures four, gun owner had permit

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Todd Canady

/ Dallas County Sheriffâs Department

(CBS/AP) DALLAS - Police have arrested 23-year-old Todd Canady after he dropped a handgun while on line at a Dallas Walmart, and the resulting gunfire accidentally injured a woman and two young children, as well as Canady, CBS DFW reports.

Police said Canady left the store and then fled when they tried to question him about the incident. He had a permit to carry a concealed handgun, but was booked Tuesday on charges of evading arrest and injury to a child.

Investigators said Canady went into the Walmart store to purchase groceries on Monday night, and when he reached for his wallet, the gun fell from his holster and went off.

The bullet first grazed Canady in the back of his leg before ricocheting off the ground. Debris struck two children and a woman's ankle as they were standing in line. They were not seriously hurt.

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by Alan281 July 27, 2012 1:03 PM EDT: Usually you have to pull the trigger for a round to be fired..even loaded guns do not typically fire off a round when they are dropped. I'm curious as to what make/model gun it was.; Reply to this comment


by deenicoledee July 26, 2012 11:41 AM EDT: I just don't understand why someone is walking around with a round in the freaking chamber.; Reply to this comment


by VA_Jill July 25, 2012 4:13 PM EDT: And this is a more likely scenario for "concealed carry" than any heroics!; Reply to this comment

by rtyurty July 25, 2012 1:25 PM EDT

Toting around a gun with a round in the chamber is in no way an "accident", it is gross negligence.

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by K__MCA July 30, 2012 11:45 AM EDT: I have to agree..who the cripes does this? I do not know the gun laws in TX; and I am sure they are a bit different where I am; regardless...a LOADED gun, in a Walmart; is that REALLY necessary?