At the Centennial Grade School in Scio, routine morning drop-off took an alarming turn when a firearm was accidentally discharged inside a parent's vehicle. According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, the incident unfolded on Monday, November 4, at approximately 7:38 a.m.
Carly Herman, 31, was in the process of dropping her children off at the school when, deputies report, a hunting rifle in her vehicle's back seat inadvertently discharged. It occurred as her children were getting out of the vehicle. In a statement obtained by the Linn County Sheriff's Office, it is believed that "the barrel of the weapon was pointed towards the floor of the vehicle and the bullet is believed to have been captured by the drivetrain and chassis."
Following the incident, law enforcement swiftly responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, which served as a minor reassurance amidst the potential for a far graver outcome. The Linn County Sheriff's Office took possession of two firearms from Herman's vehicle for investigation.
Subsequently, Herman was issued citations in lieu to be formally taken into custody. The charges detailed included Possession of a Firearm on School Property and Reckless Endangering, reflecting the seriousness with which the authorities are treating the incident.
