Unsecured gun leads to tragic accidental shooting of 1-year-old by 4-year-old sibling in Texas

A 4-year-old child accidentally shot their 1-year-old sibling with an unsecured pistol at their home near Houston, Texas. The toddler sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering after undergoing surgery. An investigation is underway to determine how the child was able to access the loaded gun. Everytown for Gun Safety reports that as of May 6, there have been at least 113 unintentional shootings by children in the U.S. this year, resulting in 47 deaths and 68 injuries.