4-year-old grazed by accidental gunfire, Orlando police say

Officials say a 4-year-old received very minor injuries in an accidental shooting Friday night.Around 10:30 p.m., Orlando Police were called to the 1800 block of Vicksburg Way for a shooting. Officers say a 4-year-old was grazed on the shoulder by a bullet that entered through the wall of a neighboring townhome. Investigators discovered that the next door neighbor was handling his 9 mm handgun when it discharged, sending a bullet through the shared wall.The child was taken to a hospital as a precaution.The gun is legally owned by the neighbor.It's unknown yet if the neighbor will face charges.

Officials say a 4-year-old received very minor injuries in an accidental shooting Friday night.

Around 10:30 p.m., Orlando Police were called to the 1800 block of Vicksburg Way for a shooting.


Officers say a 4-year-old was grazed on the shoulder by a bullet that entered through the wall of a neighboring townhome.

Investigators discovered that the next door neighbor was handling his 9 mm handgun when it discharged, sending a bullet through the shared wall.

The child was taken to a hospital as a precaution.

The gun is legally owned by the neighbor.

It's unknown yet if the neighbor will face charges.