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‘Accidental shooting’ in Kissimmee leaves 4-year-old boy hospitalized

Shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. along Amber Way

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KISSIMMEE, Fla. – An “accidental shooting” on Thursday afternoon left a 4-year-old boy in the ICU, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

In a release, deputies said the shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. along Amber Way in Kissimmee.

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At the time, the boy suffered a single gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital with significant injuries, deputies added. However, he was reported to be in stable condition as of Thursday evening.

“We are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events just prior,” the release reads. “This is an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the public.”

No additional information has been provided at this time.


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