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3-Year-Old Toddler Fatally Shoots Himself in Antioch Home

Authorities confirm the accidental shooting occurred Tuesday evening while the child was living part-time with his grandparents.

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Antioch police said it appeared the toddler accidentally shot themselves at a home on Clearbrook Road on Tuesday.
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Overview

  • The Antioch Police Department is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself at a residence on Clearbrook Road.
  • Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, following reports of a gunshot wound.
  • Police confirmed the shooting was self-inflicted and described it as a tragic accident.
  • The toddler was living part-time with his grandparents at the time of the incident, according to authorities.
  • Officials have expressed condolences to the grieving family and requested privacy as the investigation continues.