Child dies after being shot by another child in suburban Chicago
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RIVER GROVE, Ill. (AP) — A boy died Wednesday after accidentally being shot by another child in a suburban Chicago household, police said.
River Grove police said they were called to the home around 10 a.m. and found a child severely injured after being accidentally being shot by another child in the home.
The father of the child who was shot told police he was outside at the time of the shooting. He immediately called 911, WLS-TV reported.
The boy died at a hospital.
Police did not release any other details about the children.
The father told police he owned the gun and said it was stored on a high shelf in a closet.
The father holds a valid state Firearm Owner’s Identification Card and concealed carry license and is cooperating with the investigation, police said.
