Vacaville toddler fatally shot by boy playing with gun

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Source: Contra Costa Times

A toddler died this afternoon after being shot in the head, Vacaville police said.

According to police, the 2-year-old girl, who was not identified, was shot accidentally by her 8-year-old brother, who was playing with the weapon. The girl was taken by ambulance to VacaValley Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Emergency crews responded to the call shortly after 2 p.m. Police said no arrests have been made but the case remains under investigation.

Read more: http://www.contracostatimes.com/crime-courts/ci_13404857

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This is tragic. Why do people leave loaded guns around children?