Virginia toddler dies after accidentally shooting self

(AP) – Police say a toddler has died from injuries suffered when he accidentally shot himself with a handgun.
    
The Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office tells media outlets that the 2-year-old boy died on Wednesday.
    
The shooting occurred on Monday morning at a residence in the Meherrin area.
    
Police say the boy was alone in a bedroom when he found a loaded handgun on top of a dresser and accidentally fired the weapon. The boy and his parents were visiting the residence.
    
The incident remains under investigation. The boy’s name hasn’t been released.