Police: Girl, 7, dies after accidental shooting

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (AP) - Police say a 7-year-old Panama City girl died after her father accidentally shot a handgun.

The shooting happened Sunday morning at Andrews Place Apartments.

Police say the child was taken to Bay Medical Center Sacred Heart where she later died.

The News Herald of Panama City (https://bit.ly/1OTeugZ ) reports the child was shot in the head.

An investigation continues but police say it appears to be accidental.

The girl’s name was not released and no further details were immediately available.

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Information from: The (Panama City, Fla.) News Herald, https://www.newsherald.com