7-year-old child dies after shooting himself while playing with a gun

7-year-old child dies after shooting himself while playing with a gun

31.05.2026 11:20

In the Didim district of Aydın, 7-year-old S.P. died after being shot while playing with his uncle's gun, which fired accidentally. The uncle was taken into custody regarding the incident.

7-year-old S.P. lost his life after being shot when a gun he was playing with in a house in Didim district of Aydın accidentally fired. The incident occurred yesterday in the Akbük neighborhood. According to information obtained, 7-year-old S.P. allegedly began playing with his uncle's gun. The gun suddenly discharged, leaving the young child covered in blood.

THE BOY'S UNCLE DETAINED OVER THE INCIDENT

Following the sound of the gunshot, health and gendarmerie teams were dispatched to the area upon a report. S.P. was taken to the hospital injured but succumbed to his injuries despite all interventions. In connection with the incident, the uncle V.P. has been detained, and the investigation continues.

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