3-Year-Old New Jersey Boy in Critical Condition After Accidental Self-Inflicted Shooting

August 18, 2024

NEW JERSEY: A devastating incident has occurred in New Jersey, where a 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after accidentally shooting himself with a gun. The Newark Police Department responded to a shooting on August 15, where they found the child with two other unharmed children.

The boy is currently in critical condition at University Hospital, and the incident is under investigation. A firearm was recovered at the scene, and authorities believe the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted.

The incident has sparked concerns about gun safety, and the Newark Department of Public Safety is urging local gun owners to take extra precautions when storing firearms. The department advises keeping guns unloaded and locked up, securing ammunition separately, and using gun locks.