A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself Tuesday afternoon, according to Orange County deputies.Investigators said the child somehow fired a gun inside the family's vehicle near Neighborhood Kids Academy Preschool, which is close to the Walmart Neighborhood Market off Chickasaw Trail.The child was driven to Florida Hospital East, where he was pronounced dead.Deputies said the weapon belonged to a family member.Investigators said the shooting appeared to be accidental and the investigation will now be turned over to the state attorney's office.

A 5-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself Tuesday afternoon, according to Orange County deputies.

Investigators said the child somehow fired a gun inside the family's vehicle near Neighborhood Kids Academy Preschool, which is close to the Walmart Neighborhood Market off Chickasaw Trail.


The child was driven to Florida Hospital East, where he was pronounced dead.

Deputies said the weapon belonged to a family member.

Investigators said the shooting appeared to be accidental and the investigation will now be turned over to the state attorney's office.