HAMPTON, Va. — A 2-year-old Virginia girl died on Tuesday after she gained possession of a loaded firearm and accidentally shot herself, authorities said.
According to the Hampton Police Division, the shooting occurred at about 1 p.m. EST in Hampton, WVEC-TV reported. A 911 call was made from a residence in the 500 block of Marcella Road at about 1:05 p.m., according to the television station.
According to a news release, officers arriving at the residence discovered the 2-year-old suffering from a single gunshot wound. The child was taken to an area hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Death Investigation: 500 Block of Marcella Road: https://t.co/Beq7j0Z2w3
— Hampton VA Police (@HamptonVAPolice) December 12, 2023
Police said that no charges have been filed in the case at this time, but an investigation is ongoing, WAVY-TV reported.
It is unclear how the child gained access to the gun, according to the television station. Police did not say whether anyone else was in the residence at the time of the shooting.
No other information has been released.
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