US Boy, 5, Dies After Shooting Himself With Gun He Found in Parent's Bedroom
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The boy's family released a statement and described the incident as "an unimaginable tragedy."
A 5-year-old boy in Utah accidentally shot himself to death with a gun he found at home. While playing in his parents' bedroom on August 22, Brooks Thomas Wilson discovered a loaded 9mm pistol and, tragically, it discharged when he picked it up, causing a fatal head wound, the New York Post reported.
His parents, Bryan and Kristin Wilson were at home at the time and rushed to the room after hearing the gunshot. In a desperate attempt to save their son, Bryan performed Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as they awaited medical help. Emergency medical crews attempted CPR, but Brooks died from his injuries.
Santaquin Police Department lieutenant Mike Wall said the shooting appeared to be accidental and no foul play was suspected.
The boy's family released a statement and described the incident as "an unimaginable tragedy."
