FRIDAY, JULY 1ST 2016
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — UPDATE: Clarksville Police said a toddler has died after he accidentally shot himself in the face.
Police said a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with a .40 caliber handgun about 5:30 p.m. Friday in the 900 block of Samantha Lane.
The child was taken to to Tennova Hospital by ambulance. Police confirmed at about 8:10 p.m. that the child had died from his injuries.
Police said the toddler and his family were visiting from Fort Riley, Kansas. The gun belongs to the Clarksville homeowner.
No criminal charges have been fled at this time.