A 12-year-old boy shot himself in the hand at a barber shop in the Bronx on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources. The incident took place at The Master Barber Shop at 892 Home Street around 1:30 p.m., prompting a call to 911. Upon arrival, police discovered the conscious and alert boy with a bullet wound on his hand.
The shooting is believed to have been self-inflicted, as the boy was in the bathroom when the gun went off. Surveillance footage from outside the barber shop captured a group of kids fleeing the scene after the incident. In the video, one of the kids appears to drop a pistol from his waistband before picking it up and running away from the scene.
It is unclear who the kids in the surveillance footage are, or what their connection to the shooting might be. The 12-year-old boy was taken to Harlem Hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition following the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting at the barber shop are currently under investigation by authorities. The event has raised concerns about the presence of firearms in the hands of minors and the need for greater gun safety measures in communities.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible firearm ownership and the potential dangers associated with minors having access to guns. It also highlights the need for increased education and awareness regarding gun safety to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working to determine the identities of the individuals involved and any potential negligence that may have contributed to the incident. The 12-year-old boy’s recovery and well-being are also a top priority as he receives medical treatment for his injuries sustained during the shooting.
