A Utah boy is dead after he accidentally shot himself with a loaded, unsecured gun inside his family’s Santaquin home Thursday.
The 5-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders despite attempts to save his life.
Police found him in a back bedroom next to a 9mm handgun. The parents were reportedly in a separate room when the shooting happened.
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“At this time, we’re not pursuing charges and we’re deeming this a tragic incident,” said Det. Tipler.
The boy got a hold of the loaded, unsecured gun and fired a single shot fatally injuring himself.
“The best practice is, is if you have a gun lock of some sort, always keep your gun unloaded and your ammo away from your gun, put your gun inside of a safe,” the detectives advised.
