4-Year-Old Accidentally Shoots Self with Unsecured Gun in Rancho Cucamonga

A 4-year-old boy in Rancho Cucamonga accidentally shot himself in the stomach after finding an unsecured firearm in his parents' bedroom. The child was quickly transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. Authorities responded to the incident and subsequently removed all firearms from the home, completing a Children and Family Services report as a precaution. This event marks the second accidental child shooting involving an unsecured gun in Rancho Cucamonga within six months, with a previous case resulting in a fatality. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department strongly urged all gun owners to properly secure firearms and keep them out of children's reach to prevent such tragedies. Community members with information are encouraged to contact the Rancho Cucamonga Sheriff’s Station or provide anonymous tips through the We-Tip Hotline or website.