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Córdoba Girl, 13, Critical After Suspected Accidental Shooting With .22 Rifle

Ballistic tests will determine whether the surrendered .22 matches the gunshot.

Overview

  • She remains intubated in intensive care at the Hospital de Niños after surgery, with relatives saying part of the projectile remains in her head.
  • Police report no current signs of third-party involvement, though the investigation remains active.
  • Early accounts indicate the firearm was accessed during a Mother's Day gathering in Villa Boedo.
  • A relative voluntarily handed a .22 rifle to authorities, which was seized for forensic analysis and checks on registration and storage.
  • Doctors and family are monitoring a critical 48‑hour window for signs of neurological improvement.