JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A child was injured in an accidental shooting earlier Thursday afternoon on Lem Turner Road near Capper Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
JSO said in a news release the child is recovering in the hospital.
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Investigators found that the child had access to a firearm and accidentally discharged it, JSO said.
Police are continuing to investigate the incident to determine if further action will be taken.
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JSO is reminding parents to secure guns to prevent such incidents.
Free gun locks are available at all six of JSO substations to help gun owners safely store their firearms.
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