A 5-year-old girl is in critical condition after being shot by her 3-year-old brother with an unsecured gun.

A 5-year-old girl in Southwest D.C. is in critical condition after being shot by her 3-year-old brother, who accessed an unsecured gun in their apartment. The incident occurred on Monday around 6:30 PM, and the girl was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound. A man watching the children was arrested and charged with cruelty to children. Police Chief Pamela Smith highlighted the importance of firearm safety, especially in homes with children.

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