A 5-year-old girl in Texas found a loaded, unsecured gun and shot herself with it on Saturday.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it had arrested the child’s stepfather, 33-year-old Jason Nguyen, for felon in possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

The child was listed in fair condition after surgery at a hospital.

The sheriff’s office said there were other adults and children present when the incident took place but didn’t say if there were any other injuries.

Officials did not say if any charges related to the actual shooting were forthcoming but did say the investigation is ongoing.

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