Fort Worth was rocked by a tragic incident when a 3-year-old child arrived at an emergency room with a gunshot wound on Sunday afternoon. According to the Fort Worth Police Department, the young child was in stable condition after suffering non-life-threatening injuries. The horrifying event unfolded around 2:45 p.m., leading emergency staff to promptly contact the authorities, as reported by the Star-Telegram.
Upon arriving at the ER located at 1251 Eastchase Parkway, officers learned that the child may have accidentally shot themselves. With the scant information available, the question of how the toddler came into contact with the firearm loomed large, with the shadow of parental supervision casting its long, dark shape somewhere in the background. Investigations by the Crimes Against Children and Gun Violence units are underway, according to a statement retrieved from NBCDFW.
Fort Worth Police believes the child possibly accessed a firearm and the ensuing mishap resulted in the self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident has once again ignited concerns about gun safety and the accessibility of firearms to young children in the community. Detectives assigned to the case are currently piecing together the circumstances that led to the incident, looking to provide answers to the many questions posed by an anxious public.
While the child continues to recover, Fort Worth authorities are expected to share the findings of their inquiry once available. The investigation by the Crimes Against Children and Gun Violence Detectives is ongoing.
