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Police have charged a man after a 3-year-old boy accidentally shot the man and himself, in a hotel room, on Friday night.
Davione Robinson
Detectives say the 3-year-old found the gun unsecured and accidentally fired the weapon.
Davione Marquis Robinson, 19, has been charged with Felony Child Abuse, Storing a Firearm in a Manner Accessible to a Minor, Felony Possession of Cocaine and Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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CHARLOTTE, NC — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a 3-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Friday night with a gunshot wound.
The shooting happened just after 8pm at a hotel on Old Interstate Road off of Reagan Drive. Police say a 19-year-old male and 3-year-old boy had “graze wounds” from the shooting.
The toddler was taken to the hospital by Medic. Police say his injuries are non-life threatening injuries.
The shooting appears to be accidental at this time, according to CMPD, and no suspects are being sought.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
