A tragic incident unfolded in Des Moines over the weekend, where a 2-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 3-year-old sibling. According to KING5, the Des Moines Police Department responded to a call just after 6:30 p.m. Saturday, arriving at the scene in the 22000 block of Pacific Highway South to find the young victim with a neck wound. Sergeant Scott Oak confirmed the girl's injury was the result of an accidental shooting while the mother was in another room.
Efforts to quickly to provide medical support were described by KOMO News, detailing how officers on site rendered aid before the 2-year-old was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for further treatment. The child was reported to be in stable condition as of Sunday morning, indicative of the immediate and urgent care provided to her.
The authorities are still piecing together the circumstances of the shooting, including how the toddler was able to access the firearm. As KIRO 7 reports, there's no current update on how the 3-year-old came into possession of the gun. The shooting remains under investigation, with no arrests made at the scene despite the parents being present.
The local authorities have not yet provided information regarding any safety measures or gun locks that might have been able to prevent this incident.
