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6-year-old Florida boy dies after accidental shooting by 9-year-old relative

  • A 6-year-old boy in Florida died after being accidentally shot in the head by a 9-year-old relative.
  • The shooting occurred while both children were under the supervision of an adult in a Jacksonville home.
  • The 9-year-old somehow accessed a loaded gun before firing it once and fatally wounding the younger boy.
  • Authorities are investigating how the child gained access to the weapon that was discharged.
  • This shooting adds to concerning statistics about child gun deaths and the importance of proper firearm storage.
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