Tragedy struck the small town of Wharton, Texas on Friday as a 3-year-old child tragically passed away after accidentally shooting himself. The incident occurred when the child found a gun on his mother’s nightstand and shot himself.
The Wharton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating the case. The child was taken to the hospital after the shooting, but despite the hospital staff’s best efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder to all of us to ensure that all firearms are securely stored and out of reach of children. The Wharton Police Department has not released any further details of the incident.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the child. We hope that the investigation will bring some closure to the family and that justice is served.
Source: www.khou.com