Infant sister shot dead by her 3-year-old sibling in US: Cops

A heart-wrenching incident took place in California, where a 3-year-old kid accidentally shot and killed his one-year-old sister, said media reports. This shocking incident happened in San Diego County in the US. Official statements According to the police, they received a call from a child. When reached the incident spot, they found that an elder […]

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A heart-wrenching incident took place in California, where a 3-year-old kid accidentally shot and killed his one-year-old sister, said media reports. This shocking incident happened in San Diego County in the US.

Official statements

According to the police, they received a call from a child. When reached the incident spot, they found that an elder sibling had accidentally shot and killed his infant sister. The child had found an unsecured handgun in the house.

The victim suffered a head injury. After reaching the spot, the fire department transported the child to Palomar Hospital where she was declared dead.

“When North County Fire Protection District firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a 1-year-old girl suffering from at least one gunshot wound, and in CPR status,” officials said.

They added, “The family’s 1-year-old, whose name is not being released at this point out of respect for the family and the fact she is a juvenile, had a head injury.”

Further, details are awaited.