3-year-old boy dies after shooting himself with gun found in home closet (Photos)

Jonathan Kaufman, 3, died when he accidentally shot himself in the head with a handgun found in his family's Michigan home, police said.

A 3-year-old Michigan boy is dead after he got a hold of a loaded gun in a home closet Sunday and shot himself in his head, police said.

Jonathan Kaufman is believed to have been alone in his family’s Lenawee County home, about 25 miles north of Detroit, when he found the 40-caliber handgun, state police said.

The redheaded boy managed to fire a single bullet, killing him at the scene.

The toddler’s father and older brother were outside when the tragedy occurred. Within minutes authorities say police were at the scene.

An investigation by Michigan State Police is underway. Their findings will be turned over to the Lenawee County Prosecutor’s Office for review following their investigation’s completion, which is standard protocol.

On Facebook, friends and family of the child’s bereft parents expressed their condolences and offers of support during their incredibly heartbreaking time.

The toddler got a hold of the loaded firearm inside a closet, police said.

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One Response to “3-year-old boy dies after shooting himself with gun found in home closet (Photos)”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    sad story dear!

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