According to sources, a boy who is just 12 years old accidentally shot himself in the hand while at a barber shop in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon. It is indeed a tragic incident.
At approximately 1:30 p.m., law enforcement officials responded to a report of a shooting at The Master Barber Shop located at 892 Home Street. The incident was reported to the authorities by an individual who dialed 911.
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According to the police report, a 12-year-old boy was discovered with a bullet wound on his hand, although he was conscious and alert.
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According to sources, it seems that the shooting was self-inflicted and that the child was in the bathroom when the firearm discharged.
As they made their escape, a group of kids were caught on a surveillance camera outside the store. The footage captured one of the kids, seemingly dropping what appeared to be a pistol from their waistband.
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In the video, the boy can be seen stopping in his tracks, glancing downwards, and then swiftly picking up the handgun before clutching it tightly as he flees the scene.
The identity of the children and their link to the shooting remains unclear.
The 12-year-old was taken to Harlem Hospital by the authorities, and he is currently in a stable condition as reported by the hospital.
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