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3-year-old recovering after accidentally shooting themself

16 hours ago in Local

A Sig Sauer P320 handgun is held by a Maine gun shop owner, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Photo: Associated Press/AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty

MANCHESTER, N.H.- Police in Hooksett say a 3-year-old is recovering in a Boston hospital after accidentally shooting themself with a gun found inside a vehicle Wednesday evening.

According to police the child found the weapon inside a vehicle which was parked in the driveway of a home on Whitehall Road around 6:30 p.m.

Authorities say the child was then taken to Elliot Hospital with serious injuries and was then flown to a hospital in Boston.

At the moment officials don’t believe the child’s injuries are life threating.

Following this incident police say a criminal investigation is underway, but note that all of those involved are cooperating.

Police are also using this incident as a reminder on the importance of gun safety.

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