Chicago Police: 6-Year-Old Fatally Shoots 3-Year-Old Brother

A chrome plated revolver rests on top of a glass display case at John Jovino Co., Thursday, June 26, 2008 in New York. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier in the day that Americans have a constitutional right to ke... A chrome plated revolver rests on top of a glass display case at John Jovino Co., Thursday, June 26, 2008 in New York. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled earlier in the day that Americans have a constitutional right to keep guns in their homes for self-defense - the justices' first major pronouncement on gun control in U.S. history. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) MORE LESS
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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a 3-year-old boy has died after being accidentally shot in the head by his 6-year-old brother.

Authorities said the boy was carried by a relative to a hospital after being shot about 9:05 p.m. Saturday, and was later pronounced dead at a different hospital. Police say the father knowingly stored the loaded revolver on top of a refrigerator where children could access it. He has been charged with felony child endangerment.

Police said the father would appear in bond court Sunday.

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