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N.J. father forgot to secure guns before toddler shot himself, cops say

Headline from NJ.com / Star-Ledger

The toddler pulled a handgun from a satchel around 3 a.m. and shot himself in the face and neck.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    A 3-year-old shot himself in the face. His father has been charged, N.J. cops say. (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Authorities said the child found his father's firearm, which had been stored in a bag on the floor.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    N.J. father forgot to secure guns before toddler shot himself, cops say (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The toddler pulled a handgun from a satchel around 3 a.m. and shot himself in the face and neck.

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