2-year-old finds gun and accidentally shoots twin sibling, Georgia police say
A 2-year-old is on the mend after they were accidentally shot, Georgia police told news outlets.
Henry County police responded around noon Wednesday, March 12, to the shooting at a home in Hampton, WAGA reported.
Fire rescue crews at the scene treated the injured toddler, who was then flown to a hospital, according to the station.
McClatchy News reached out to the Henry County Police Department for more information March 13 but didn’t immediately hear back.
Authorities believe the child was shot by their twin, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The victim’s sibling “gained possession of the firearm” and accidentally fired it, police spokesperson Capt. Randy Lee told the newspaper.
Authorities didn’t describe the extent of the toddler’s injuries but said they’re expected to be OK, WSB-TV reported. So far, no charges have been filed.
Police didn’t release additional details but said the investigation is ongoing.
Hampton is about a 30-mile drive south from downtown Atlanta.
This story was originally published March 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM with the headline "2-year-old finds gun and accidentally shoots twin sibling, Georgia police say."