A 3-year-old boy got a hold of a handgun from his mother's purse and fired just one shot that wounded both his parents, US local police say.
Albuquerque police said the child apparently reached for an iPod but found the loaded weapon instead.
The bullet first struck his father in the buttocks and then hit the shoulder of his mother, who is eight months pregnant.
His two-year-old sister was present but not hurt.
Local media reports said police believe the shooting on Saturday was accidental.
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Police said the father was treated and released, while the mother was hospitalised in stable condition.
They will be investigated for possible negligence charges.
Police said child care officials are taking care of the children.
