A young boy in Eustis accidentally shot himself in the head after getting hold of a gun, according to the Eustis Police Department.
The incident occurred when the boy was handling the firearm, which discharged and struck him in the head, Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri said.
His family heard the gunshot, rushed to the scene, and immediately called for help, Capri said.
Their immediate neighbor, a trauma flight nurse, quickly intervened to assist the boy, EPD said.
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