2-Year-Old Fatally Shot by 7-Year-Old Brother After Finding Gun in Truck

The accidental shooting occurred in a Rancho Cucamonga parking lot when the older child accessed an unsecured firearm in the vehicle's glove box.

The incident took place on December 2, 2024, in the parking lot of the Foothill Crossing Shopping Center in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Authorities determined the 7-year-old boy found a loaded firearm in the glove compartment of a truck and accidentally shot his 2-year-old brother.
The toddler was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Specialized Investigations Division is handling the case, and a report will be sent to the District Attorney's Office for review.
Data from the National Violent Death Reporting System highlights that 29% of unintentional firearm deaths in the U.S. involve children aged 0-5, underscoring the risks of unsecured firearms.