Man could face charges after 4-year-old shoots himself in face

AUBURNDALE, Fla. — A 4-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the face with a gun he found while home alone, authorities said.

Auburndale Deputy Chief Andy Ray told a local newspaper that Avion Weaver died at a hospital late Friday.

Ray said the 26-year-old owner of the semi-automatic handgun could face charges.

Ray said the man told detectives that the gun had been on a kitchen counter in a box.

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However, Ray said the box hasn't been found, and the gun's owner initially told investigators that Avion had fallen and hit his head on a table.

Witnesses said the man left Avion watching TV while he went outside. Authorities said Avion was found wounded after people heard a popping sound inside.

The man lives with Avion's mother, who police said had been picking up her car at the time of the shooting.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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