Two-year-old Kills Himself After Finding Unsecured Gun

In Jacksonville, Florida, a two year-old boy died after shooting himself with an unsecured gun. The sheriff’s office is interviewing both parent to determine the circumstances of the shooting. Many details about the shooting are unknown, and it’s not clear if anyone will face charges. “It can happen to anyone. You might think it could never happen in your life or to your child, but accidents like this occur across the county, affecting kids of all ages,” said a deputy with the sheriff’s office.

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John Asebes, Ben Schubert, “Parents Questioned, Westside Neighbors Shocked After 2-year-old Boy Dies After Police Say He Accidentally Shot Himself,” news4jax.com (April 21, 2025).