Tragedy in Texas: Child Finds Gun | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

A four-year-old girl died after accidentally shooting herself while playing with her mother’s unsecured firearm in their Harris County, Texas home. The tragic incident occurred Thursday night; the child was found in the closet where the gun was stored, and both her mother and 10-year-old sibling were present at the time. Authorities are investigating how the toddler accessed the weapon and whether negligence played a role. Charges against the mother remain under consideration as officials emphasize the urgent need for responsible gun storage to prevent such heartbreaking accidents. Listen in…