WASHINGTON, D.C.—A 12-year-old boy in Northeast D.C. accidentally shot himself on Mother’s Day, resulting in injuries that required hospitalization. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon in the Paradise at Parkside Apartments, located in the 3600 block of Jay Street in Northeast, D.C.
Police reports indicate the boy discharged a firearm, leading to his own injuries. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he remains conscious. Details on how the boy obtained the weapon or whether he was supervised at the time have not been disclosed by the authorities.
This unfortunate event echoes a similar tragedy from last year’s Mother’s Day, where a young girl was a victim of gun violence in the same area.