Three-Year-Old Boy Accidentally Shoots 1-Year-Old Sister in Florida

Officials say the girl is expected to survive.

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Authorities in Florida say a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot his 1-year-old sister in the face yesterday. 

The New York Daily News reports that the shooting took place in front of Venice, Fla.'s Sonshine Learning Center. While the boy and his sister were unattended in the parking lot, he reportedly discharged the weapon, striking her once in the face. 

According to the Daily News, the girl is expected to survive. It remains unclear how the boy came across the gun, but his mother does carry a license for it. An investigation to determine if criminal charges should be filed is currently underway. 

[via New York Daily News]

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