14-year-old Fort Myers boy accidentally shoots himself

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after accidentally shooting himself in Fort Myers on Sunday.

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According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the boy shot himself after an accidental discharge of a firearm.

FMPD confirmed that the Florida Department of Children and Families is investigating the incident, as it is not known at this time how the 14-year-old came to be in possession of the gun.

FMPD said the boy sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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