Jacksonville, N.C. — A 3-year-old boy died Monday morning after shooting himself, the Onslow County Sheriff's Office said.
The boy, who was not identified, apparently found a gun at his home on Rutherford Way in Jacksonville, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The sheriff's office said that the child's father is a civilian police officer at Camp Lejeune.
Authorities have not said whether charges would be filed.
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NC: 3-year-old boy fatally shoots self
Fear, anger, hatred, and greed. The devil's all-you-can-eat buffet.
Re: NC: 3-year-old boy fatally shoots self
Please, please, please lock up your guns when you're not carrying/using them. ESPECIALLY if you have little ones running around.
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Re: NC: 3-year-old boy fatally shoots self
Can you imagine having to look your spouse in the eye after that... assuming she hasn't already packed her trash?
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Re: NC: 3-year-old boy fatally shoots self
More like you'll find your trash laying out in the front yard.Purplehood wrote:Can you imagine having to look your spouse in the eye after that... assuming she hasn't already packed her trash?
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