MWC Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Involving Twin 8-Year-Olds

Police are responding after an 8-year-old accidentally shot their twin Friday morning in Midwest City. According to authorities, the accident took place in the 2200 block of Flannery Drive near Reno Avenue and South Midwest Boulevard. Police said this inc

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MWC Police Investigate Accidental Shooting Involving Twin 8-Year-Olds

Police are investigating a shooting between twin 8-year-old boys Friday morning in Midwest City.

According to authorities, the incident took place in the 2200 block of Flannery Drive near Reno Avenue and South Midwest Boulevard.

Police said one twin got a hold of a gun inside the home and shot the other in the hand. Officer said the injuries are non life-threatening.

This is a developing story.

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