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2-year-old shoots self with St. Louis deputy's gun, sources say

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A 2-year-old child shot themself after getting ahold of a City of St. Louis Sheriff's Department deputy's gun. The toddler is believed to be the deputy's nephew. The Ferguson Police Department is recommending the deputy face charges relating to endangering the welfare of a child.

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River Front Times

Toddler Shoots Himself with St. Louis Sheriff’s Deputy’s Gun

A 2-year-old boy injured himself last weekend with a gun that a St. Louis City Sheriff's deputy left unattended. The 2-year-old was reportedly wounded in the side but his injuries are not fatal. Ferguson Police Spokeswoman Pat Washington confirmed to the RFT that a 2-year-old accidentally shot himself with an adult's firearm on Saturday night at a home in Ferguson.

1 month ago·St. Louis, United States

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2-year-old shoots self with St. Louis deputy's gun, sources say

The deputy was reportedly visiting a Ferguson home when the shooting happened, according to the sources. The child is believed to be related to the deputy.

1 month ago·St. Louis, United States

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