Child Recovering At Hospital After Accidentally Shooting Herself In Maryland Apartment: Police

A 3-year-old girl is recovering at an area hospital and a teen is facing a weapons charge after the child accidentally shot herself inside a Montgomery Village apartment, police say.

The child was injured in the 18700 block of Walkers Choice Road in Montgomery Village.
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Zak Failla

06/05/2024 2:14 p.m.

Shortly after noon on Tuesday, June 4, officers were called to the 18700 block of Walkers Choice Road, where there was a report of an injured child.

The girl was taken by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel to an area hospital, where she underwent surgery.

During a subsequent search of the residence, police say that they found a .40 caliber privately manufactured weapon, and a 15-year-old, who does not live at the location, has been charged with possessing ammunition by a prohibited person, a misdemeanor.

The teen was released to his parents.

According to police, the investigation is ongoing. More information is expected to be released.

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