Tragic Incident: 3-Year-Old Finds Loaded Gun and Accidentally Shoots Sister, Killing Her
Date
3/14/2023 5:47:10 AM
(MENAFN) A 3-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed her 4-year-old sister after finding a loaded gun in their Houston apartment on Sunday evening. According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the girls were left unsupervised in their bedroom, while five adults who were family members or family friends were in other parts of the apartment.
One parent believed the other was watching the girls, and the children were left alone. During this time, the 3-year-old girl discovered a loaded, semi-automatic pistol and fired a single shot that struck her sister. Despite responding quickly after hearing the gunshot, family members found the 4-year-old unresponsive in the room.
The police were notified through a 911 call by the family and arrived at the scene to find the 4-year-old girl had passed away. Sheriff Gonzalez expressed his condolences and mentioned that the incident was "another tragic story of, again, a child gaining access to a firearm and hurting someone else."
The Harris County District Attorney's Office will determine if any of the adults will face charges based on the ongoing police investigation. Gonzalez said the officers and family members were offered support and counseling services following the incident.
The heartbreaking incident highlights the importance of gun safety, particularly when children are present. Gonzalez emphasized that the shooting was avoidable and that gun owners must keep their firearms safely stored and out of reach of children. Such incidents can have a significant impact on the community, as evident by the distressing outcome of this tragedy.
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