4-year-old Detroit boy accidentally shoots himself after finding gun, police say

Police said boy is in stable condition

DETROIT – A 4-year-old boy found a gun and accidentally shot himself, police said.

The boy shot himself on Sunday at 11:22 p.m. in the 14400 block of Hubbell Avenue in Detroit.

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He was privately conveyed to an area hospital and was listed in stable condition, police said.

The shooting is still under investigation.

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Anyone with information should contact the Detroit Police Department 2nd Precinct at 313-596-5240 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. All tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous. Click here to submit a tip online.


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