Indiana 8-Year-Old Accidentally Shot By 11-Year-Old Brother

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An 8-year-old boy was shot by his 11-year-old brother in Gary, Indiana on Thursday when a gun the two believed to be a toy accidentally discharged, NWI Times reported.

The 8-year-old was struck in the shoulder and taken to an area hospital. The boys were reportedly playing in a neighbor’s house when they found the weapon on a dresser. 

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