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Disturbing trend of child shooting deaths
Police said at least six children under the age of 18 died from gunfire in metro Atlanta in the first two months of 2022. The latest deadly shooting happened accidentally in a Publix parking lot, police said.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A child was shot and killed in the parking lot of a grocery store in DeKalb County late Sunday afternoon.
DeKalb County Police received a call around 5:19 p.m. reporting someone had been shot at the Publix located at 3045 Panola Road in Lithonia.
Officials told FOX 5 Atlanta, a 4-year-old boy was inside a vehicle with a relative during the time of the shooting.
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4-year-old boy killed in accidental shooting
Police said the boy was inside a vehicle with a relative and was able to get his hands on an unsecured gun.
The child was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died, officials confirmed.
It remains unclear if authorities have made any arrests in connection to the shooting as the shooting is believed to be accidental.
Police did not report other injuries.
An investigation continues.
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