A three-year old in Springfield, Illinois apparently found a loaded unsecured firearm and shot himself.  The child’s injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

This gun accident occurred in the home of a relative who is not the child’s legal guardian. According to the report, the relative was the legally licensed owner of the gun. 

A neighbor said, “I think that it’s important someone is held accountable and responsible.”

Source:

“Police: 3-year-old Shot at Home in Springfield,” ABC 20 (August 26, 2020).