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Hampton 2-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed herself, police say

According to the Hampton Police Division, it happened at a home on Marcella Road.

HAMPTON, Va. — A 2-year-old girl died in Hampton Tuesday afternoon after police say she got a loaded firearm and accidentally shot herself.

The shooting happened at a residence in the 500 block of Marcella Road. A 911 call about the incident was made around 1:05 p.m.

According to the Hampton Police Division, officers located the victim with a single gunshot wound. Medics transported the girl to a hospital, where she died from her injuries, according to police.

Police are currently at the scene investigating the shooting. No further information was provided.

Details are limited, but 13News Now is working to gather information.

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