The Gainesville Police Department said the 3-year-old child had grabbed a gun from an unlocked gun case.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - A toddler in Florida shot and killed himself while playing with a gun he was able to get his hands on, according to police.
The Gainesville Police Department said the 3-year-old child grabbed a gun from an unlocked gun case inside a home in the Lamplighter Mobile Home Community on Wednesday.Police said two other juveniles witnessed the shooting.Detectives are investigating the incident. Authorities gave no immediate word if any charges would be filed.
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