Kid dies after accidentally shot self-using father’s gun

CAPIZ – A nine-year-old kid died after he accidentally shot himself while handling a gun owned by his father in Barangay Pawa, Panay here on Abril 3, 2022.

The unnamed victim, who had a gunshot wound on his forehead, was rushed to the hospital but eventually succumbed to death while undergoing treatment.

According to a report, the father was attending the fishpond when he heard his elder child shout for help after his younger sibling accidentally pulled the trigger of the gun and hit himself.

The said gun was said to be originally owned by the father’s friend and was given to him as defense while attending the fishpond.

 Investigation of the incident continues./PN

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