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3-year-old dies in accidental shooting near Bartow Burger King

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A 3-year-old died after accidentally shooting themself with their father’s gun near a Burger King in Bartow, the sheriff said.

Polk County Florida DeskOct 23, 2026

News · Florida

3-year-old dies after shooting outside Bartow Burger King

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A 3-year-old died after accidentally shooting himself with a gun outside a Burger King in Bartow, the sheriff said.

Polk County Florida DeskOct 23, 2026