Toddler Dies After Shooting Herself In Face In Philadelphia: Police (Update)

Three-year-old Kayden Barnes has died after shooting herself in the face this weekend, police in Philadelphia said.

A 3-year-old girl was critically injured after shooting herself in the face this weekend, police in Philadelphia said.
Photo Credit: *Delaware State Police*

by Mac Bullock & Cecilia Levine

04/07/2024 3:50 p.m.

The incident happened on the 500 block of East Chelten Avenue in the city's 14th District around 1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 6, according to police.

She was transported by private vehicle to Albert Einstein Medical Center and was airlifted to St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Police told Daily Voice she died from her injuries on Monday, April 8.

A weapon was recovered, and a male was taken into custody for questioning.

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