MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — A 13-year-old is recovering after accidentally shooting themself in the leg with a family member's gun, deputies say.
The incident happened around 10:45 p.m. Sunday in Green Township after the teen allegedly found a family member's gun. The gun accidentally discharged, hitting the teen in the leg.
Deputies say family members provided aid until first responders arrived. The child was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies say the gun was found without the knowledge of the owner.
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