A child under the age of 5 was flown to the hospital after shooting himself with a flare gun found in a backyard boat. Police report that the boy is in stable condition.
First responders quickly arrived at NW 103rd Street and NW 32nd Place after receiving a call about the incident involving the child and the flare gun.
Flare guns are firearms designed mainly to shoot flares, generally used for signaling distress or marking locations, emphasizing the potential risks in homes with such items.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's access to the flare gun, including whether proper supervision was in place at the time of the incident.
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