A  Wichita, Kansas two-year old had access to a loaded gun in his home and used it to shoot himself in the leg.  Police were called to the hospital rather than to the scene and are currently investigating. 

And a Zachary, Louisiana, a two-year old pulled a gun out of his mother’s purse and shot himself in the chest. The child is in stable condition at the hospital and police have made no decision about charges.

Source:

Stephanie Nutt, “Accidental Shooting in East Wichita Injures 2-year-old,” ksn.com (July 20, 2022).

“Zachary Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Involving 2-year-old Boy,” walb.com (July 23, 2022).