A 3-year-old boy has died in Texas after accidentally shooting himself in the chest at his own birthday celebration, authorities said.
The shooting occurred at around 4:15 p.m. Saturday at the unidentified boy’s home in Porter, Texas, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.
“Family and friends had gathered earlier to celebrate the birthday of the three-year-old, and while playing cards, heard a gunshot,” authorities said. “The child was located with a gunshot wound to the chest.”
They said they believe the tot had found the pistol and shot himself after it fell out of a relative’s pocket.
He was rushed to a nearby fire station, where he died from his injuries, authorities said.
It’s unclear whether any charges were filed in the case.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this tragic accident,” the department said.