Duval County

Child accidentally shot at thrift store on Jacksonville’s southside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A child was accidentally shot after finding a gun in a dressing room at Hope’s Closet off Beach Boulevard Thursday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Police did not give Action News Jax the age of the child but said the child found a gun in the dressing room where they were accidentally shot in the hand.

JSO says the child is expected to be OK.

Police say they are questioning the owner of the gun on how and why it was left in the store.

No charges have been filed for the gun owner.

Action News Jax will update the story once we learn more.


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