Video: Child Accidentally Shoots Woman Dead in Baghdad Home Incident
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May 4, 2026
A tragic incident in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, has left a woman dead after a child accidentally discharged a firearm inside a residential home in the Al-Obeidi district, local sources reported.
Fatal Shooting Inside Family Home
The incident occurred when a child, whose identity and age remain undisclosed, began playing with a firearm that had reportedly been left unsecured. During the course of play, the weapon discharged, striking a woman who was nearby. She sustained critical injuries and died at the scene before emergency responders could transport her to a hospital.
Witnesses described a scene of panic as family members and neighbors rushed to assist. Authorities arrived shortly afterward and secured the area.
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