In a tragic incident that unfolded in Forsyth, Monroe County, Georgia, a three-year-old child was critically injured in a shooting, leading to an ongoing investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and Forsyth Police Department. The GBI has stepped in at the request of local law enforcement to probe the circumstances that led to this distressing event.
According to a press release from the GBI, the child was rushed to a local hospital by a parent yesterday and subsequently airlifted to an Atlanta facility for surgery. The early stages of the investigation suggest the shooting may have been accidental, with the child reportedly having shot themselves around 1:10 p.m.
The GBI and local Forsyth authorities are now working collaboratively, urging anyone with potentially pertinent information to come forward. Individuals are being pointed towards various channels, including reaching out directly to the Forsyth Police Department at 478-993-1005 or contacting the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Milledgeville at 478-445-4173. For those opting for anonymity, tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS(8477), or by filling out a form online at the GBI's official tip submission page, and there's also the 'See Something, Send Something' mobile app.
The investigation's findings will ultimately be reviewed by the Towaliga District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
