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Police: Boy, 12, accidentally shoots himself in head in Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. ā€“ Homestead police are investigating after they said a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head at a home in Homestead.

The shooting occurred Sunday in the 1800 block of Southeast 13th Street.

According to Homestead police Capt. Fernando Morales, the boy was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition and is expected to survive.

Morales said no charges are pending in the case, however the shooting remains under investigation.

No other details were immediately released.


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