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Crime Insider: 3-year-old dead after he reportedly shot himself by accident in Chesterfield

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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A 3-year-old boy is dead after he reportedly accidentally shot himself in North Chesterfield on Thursday evening, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett.

The shooting happened in the 2800 block of Avalon Heights Road, which is in the Winchester Green apartment complex.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Some family members were taken to police headquarters for questioning.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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