2-year-old boy dies after accidentally shooting himself, JSO says

2-year-old killed in Westside accidental shooting (WJXT)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 2-year-old died Sunday after police say it appears he found a gun and accidentally shot himself.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened at around 7 p.m. on Calvary Drive in the Wesconnett area of the Westside.

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Detectives said the child was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

According to JSO, both parents were being interviewed at police headquarters downtown.

JSO asks anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office by phone at 904-630-0500, by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or via CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.


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