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Polk County boy dies after shooting himself with gun found in his family’ car, police say

Polk County boy dies after shooting himself with gun found in his family’ car, police say A Polk County family is mourning the death of a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself. (WFTV)

DAVENPORT, Fla. — A Polk County family is mourning the death of a 4-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself.

Davenport police said Chosen Morris climbed into the family car Friday night.

That is where he found a loaded handgun under the seat and pulled the trigger.

The boy was rushed to the hospital but died on Saturday.

Police are calling the shooting a tragic accident.

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