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Girl, 8, shot in face by sibling at West Palm Beach gas station, police say

Girl, 8, shot in face by sibling, police say
Girl, 8, shot in face by sibling, police say 00:28

PALM BEACH - An 8-year-old girl is expected to recover after she was accidentally shot in the face by one of her siblings.

It happened at a Racetrac in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning.

After a mother of four left her children in the car to go inside the gas station, the girl's 10-year-old brother rummaged through the center console and found a loaded firearm. For reasons unknown, the Glock semi-automatic gun discharged, striking her in the face, according to police.

The two other children in the car, a 1-year-old boy and a 2-year-old girl, were not hurt.

As of now no charges are pending.

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