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Young mother killed after accidentally shot by toddler playing with gun; father in custody

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ByMichelle Gallardo WLS logo
Monday, March 14, 2022
Young mother killed after accidentally shot by toddler playing with gun; father in custody
Police said a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun in the back seat of his parent's car and began playing with the weapon when it discharged.
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