A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the stomach with a firearm belonging to his 17-year-old uncle in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The incident occurred late Monday night when the child gained access to an unsecured gun, prompting police to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, which took place at a private home on Nelson Street.
Authorities report that the teen uncle faces multiple juvenile petitions related to the case, including possession of a firearm as a minor and failure to store firearms securely. Neighbors expressed heartbreak and concern, questioning the responsibility of adults in the household. The police emphasized the importance of firearm safety, urging the community to prioritize the proper storage of weapons to prevent tragedies like this.
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