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Police: 3-year-old accidentally shoots man in Delray Beach
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk WPBF
· May 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points According to police, a 3-year-old accidentally fired a gun, resulting in injuries to a man. Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that the firearm was discharged accidentally by the 3-year-old.
A shooting incident occurred in Delray Beach, involving a young child. According to police, a 3-year-old accidentally fired a gun, resulting in injuries to a man. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The child, however, was not harmed in the incident. Details of the shooting are limited, but it is known that the firearm was discharged accidentally by the 3-year-old. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, WPBF, which reported on the accidental shooting in Delray Beach.
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Category: safety Published: May 22, 2026 Source: WPBF Reading time: 1 min
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