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Condition of toddler who accidentally shot himself in Newark upgraded to stable

The 3-year-old boy was originally listed in critical condition after he shot himself on Aug. 15.

News 12 Staff

Aug 19, 2024, 5:27 PM

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Officials say that the condition of a toddler who accidentally shot himself with a gun in Newark last week has been updated to stable.

The 3-year-old boy was originally listed in critical condition after he shot himself on Aug. 15. Police say the boy was home with two other children when the gun went off.

RELATED: Newark toddler fights for his life after accidentally shooting himself

It was unclear how the child got his hands on the gun.

No charges have been filed at this time.

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