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Toddler Accidentally Shoots Mother And Sibling Outside Walmart

TEXAS- A mother and her 18-month-old were shot when a toddler accidentally fired a gun outside of a Walmart, police say.

Polic say the 2-year-old grabbed a gun from between a seat and a center console, and accidentally fired the gun Wednesday, striking his mother and his younger sibling.

The 23-year-old mother was standing outside the truck while the father was at the rear of the vehicle.

The toddler and mother were rushed to a hospital. Both were later released.

The younger sibling was shot in his arm and the mother had a bullet that went through her arm and then chest.

No other injuries were reported, and police haven’t charged anyone.