An 11-year old Lakewood, Washington girl died while filming a video of herself with her mother’s handgun. The girl’s 10-year old brother called police to report the incident, although her mother was home at the time.  Police are investigating how the girl gained access to the gun in light of Washington law governing safe storage.

Source:

Craig Sailor, “Lakewood Girl, 11, Dies after Shooting Herself with Mother’s Gun, Police Say,”  The News Tribune (February 23, 2021).