A man is in critical condition after being accidentally shot by a 2-year-old in Virginia. The incident occurred in Petersburg when the toddler got hold of the man’s handgun that had been left on a nearby chair. The man was preparing to leave the house when the firearm was discharged, injuring him. The victim was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. No one else in the house was harmed in the incident. The victim is reported to be the boyfriend of the child’s mother, but his identity has not been disclosed. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. The incident highlights the importance of gun safety and keeping firearms out of reach of children.
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