Apr 10, 2026
A 2-year-old child died Friday morning after being shot by a sibling who found a loaded firearm in a vehicle, according to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office.The sheriffs office said the incident happened at 10:26 a.m. when a neighbor walking nearby called 911 to report a young child had been injured by gunfire at a residence.Fond du Lac County deputies, the North Fond du Lac Ambulance and Lamartine First Responders arrived within minutes. Due to the severity of the injuries, the ThedaStar medical helicopter was also dispatched.A sheriffs deputy and a first responder began lifesaving measures, but the 2-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators said preliminary information shows three young children were in a vehicle parked in the driveway of their home. When a parent briefly went inside to retrieve a forgotten item, a 4-year-old found a loaded gun in the center console. The firearm discharged, striking the 2-year-old child. No one else was injured.Authorities said the shooting was isolated to the driveway and foul play is not suspected.The sheriffs office is working with the county medical examiners office, and any potential criminal charges will be determined after the investigation is complete.A sheriffs chaplain and crisis social worker responded to the scene to offer support. The sheriff urged residents to store firearms securely and out of children's reach.The family is cooperating with investigators. The sheriffs office asked the community to respect the familys privacy, and said no additional details will be released at this time.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip ...read more read less
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