Police: Gun accidentally discharges, nearly hits child

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A gun that accidentally discharged on Friday nearly hit a 12-year-child at the Microtel Inn on East Springs Drive, according to Madison police.

A couple from Florida were in town with their two children, 12 and 14, to work the concessions at an art fair, according to Police Chief Mike Koval’s blog on Saturday. Both parents are concealed carry weapon permit holders.

While the alleged suspect, a 50-year-old woman, was cleaning her gun in their hotel room, the gun accidentally discharged. The woman’s left hand was struck and a round went into the wall, according to police. The round did not go into the next room, but nearly hit the 12-year-old, according to the the report.

Police arrested the woman on suspicion of endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.

The woman was taken to jail after getting a medical clearance, and the gun was confiscated, police said. Authorities are still investigating the incident.

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