6-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself in the head in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 6-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood.
Pittsburgh Public Safety says police and EMS responded Sunday to the 400 block of Johnston Avenue for reports of a boy shot in the head.
Police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Johnston Avenue for reports of a 6-year-old male who had suffered a gunshot wound to the head. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition by medics.
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Major Crimes detectives are investigating.
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He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Officials do not know how the boy got the gun, but it appears to be a tragic accident.
Police are investigating.
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