Man Arrested After Accidental Shooting in Bend
A 53-year-old man was taken into custody after a 9mm handgun accidentally discharged inside a home on Layton Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Violence
Police in Bend arrested Brandon Paul Ferris after a 24-year-old woman was wounded in an accidental shooting. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to her arm and abdomen.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers of mishandling firearms in a residential setting, as a mix-up involving live ammunition led to a bullet traveling through a floor.
Police have arrested 53-year-old Brandon Paul Ferris on assault charges following the shooting. The legal process is ongoing as authorities review the circumstances of the discharge.
The players
Brandon Paul Ferris
He is a 53-year-old man who was arrested by police following the shooting incident on Layton Avenue.
St. Charles Bend
This is the hospital facility where the 24-year-old female victim received medical treatment for her injuries.
The details
The shooting occurred when a 9mm handgun fired after a live round was mistakenly loaded instead of a training cartridge. The bullet traveled through the floor of an upstairs bedroom, striking the victim in the room below.
Timeline
October 5, 2026, at 8:08 p.m.
Legal Context
The Bend incident follows a pattern set by the 2021 Rust movie set shooting in which accidental discharges often stem from confusion between live and dummy ammunition. Such cases continue to highlight the strict legal consequences for negligence involving firearm safety.
There is no ongoing threat to the general public in the Layton Avenue neighborhood. Residents are reminded to follow standard firearm safety protocols to prevent accidental discharges in residential areas.
The takeaway
Firearm owners should maintain a strict separation between training equipment and live ammunition to avoid tragic errors. Proper storage and handling remains the most effective way to ensure the safety of those within a home.
Further reading
For more information on safety incidents in the area, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBND.
