Police: Baltimore boy shot while playing with gun

BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore police say a 3-year-old boy was shot in the leg after he and another toddler were playing with a gun.

Police said Tuesday that the children were inside a bedroom playing with the gun Monday night when the gun it went off. They say the other child shot the 3-year-old boy in the leg.

The boy is being treated at a hospital and is in stable condition.

Police continue to investigate the shooting and say they’re working with the state’s attorney’s office to determine whether any charges will be filed.

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