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Mesa police say 3-year-old shot dad in back accidentally

A 3-year-old accidentally shot his father Tuesday morning, Mesa police said.

Police are investigating the incident that happened about 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at a home in the 1800 block of East Covina.

The man, who was shot in the back, has been hospitalized, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening, authorities said.

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Mesa police say 3-year-old shot dad in back accidentally

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A 3-year-old accidentally shot his father Tuesday morning, Mesa police said.

Police are investigating the incident that happened about 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at a home in the 1800 block of East Covina.

The man, who was shot in the back, has been hospitalized, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening, authorities said.

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