Authorities in Prince George's County, Maryland, report that a 4-year-old girl was hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself in the arm. The incident occurred on Sunday night in Cheverly when the child found a loaded ghost gun under a bed while playing hide-and-seek. Police have arrested and charged 20-year-old Jayvon Thomas, a relative of the victim, with multiple firearm offenses. The Prince George's County Police Department's Gun Crimes Unit is handling the case.
A 14-year-old girl was wounded during an argument overnight in the North Kenwood neighborhood, Chicago police said. https://t.co/0Fm4KL9mcF
Child shoots self in Montgomery Co. days after similar shooting in Cheverly https://t.co/lcvgZaxLS6
A 3-year-old toddler shot themselves in an apartment complex near my neighborhood today. Was transported to the hospital, don’t know their condition yet. Parents, PLEASE secure your firearms. These irresponsible people should have the book thrown at them.
MCPD is on scene of a shooting in the 18600 block of Walkers Choice Rd. Three-year-old transported to an area hospital with what appears to be self-inflicted injuries. The scene is secure. More information will be released when available. #MCPD #MCPNews https://t.co/LualrrPRbF
A Maryland man has been charged with multiple firearm offenses after his four-year-old family member was hospitalized Sunday night, following what Prince George’s County called a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.” https://t.co/SrtZYw78JX
A child shot and injured herself in the arm after finding a loaded ghost gun under a bed while playing hide-and-seek Sunday night, Prince George’s County police said. https://t.co/XyngwOE1J9
Arrest made for the incident with a 4 year old child suffering a gunshot wound injury after gaining access to a gun in the home. This is a relative of the child. https://t.co/Dgpfp45RRi
The PGPD’s Gun Crimes Unit charged a suspect with multiple firearms offenses after a child accessed a loaded firearm and suffered a gunshot wound. The suspect is 20-year-old Jayvon Thomas of Cheverly. He is a relative of the victim. https://t.co/VqXSzcgwaC https://t.co/8Qq8hkZSo3
Developing: A 4-year-old girl shot and wounded herself in Cheverly, and police arrested a suspect in connection to the gun. https://t.co/ulvsUMxa7J
UPDATE: Authorities say a 4-year-old girl was hospitalized after shooting herself inside a Prince George's County apartment. https://t.co/m0dIP4jYg1