7-year-old from Augusta shot, taken to hospital after gun discharges

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A 7-year-old from Augusta was shot after a 9-year-old discharged a gun while playing with it, authorities say.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of Sapelo Circle at around 3:25 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting with one person down, officials say.

Police are investigating two shootings that happened around the same time on Friday.

Upon arrival, Deputies learned that a 9-year-old juvenile found his mother’s boyfriend’s gun and started playing with it, according to the sheriff’s office…

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