Associated Press
PEORIA, Ariz. — A 2-year-old Arizona boy was hospitalized in critical but stable condition Friday after shooting himself in the face with a gun that police said was apparently rolled up in sheets on a bed.
The shooting occurred Thursday night while the Peoria boy and a 7-year-old brother were being watched by a grandmother and aunt.
Police say the boy was playing on the bed in the master bedroom when he found the gun, which belonged to his father, who was not at home at the time.
Authorities say the bullet struck the boy’s cheek and exited his head. A portion of his skull was removed to alleviate swelling.
The investigation continues and no criminal charges are pending at this time.
No identities were released.
Peoria is a city in suburban Phoenix.
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