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4-year-old girl dies after finding mom's gun in closet, shooting herself: Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk ABC13 Houston
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office reported the accident.
A young girl's life was cut short in a tragic accident. She was just 4 years old when she found a gun in a closet. The girl shot herself with the firearm, which belonged to her mother. The incident resulted in the girl's death. The Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office reported the accident. Further details about the incident can be found through the Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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