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3 year old Dies in Apparent Accidental Shooting

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Urbana, Ill - WAND News has learned a 3-year-old boy has died as a result of injuries sustained in a shooting incident in Urbana.

Makhi Woods died at Carle Foundation Hospital's Surgical Care Intensive Unit at about 8:20 Wednesday evening, Coroner Duane E. Northrup confirmed.

Urbana Police were called to a house in the 900 block of East Pennsylvania just before 4:00 Wednesday afternoon. The first officer on the scene was handed the victim, who had suffered a  gunshot wound.

Police say a 14 year old accidentally fired the gun while playing with it inside the home. The bullet hit Woods.

The teenager has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.

The investigation continues.

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