Father of child killed in accidental shooting in Howell is Dearborn police officer
HOWELL, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The father of a 2-year-old who died in an accidental shooting in Howell is a member of the Dearborn Police Department.
The department released a statement, saying the incident is a "personal matter and we are respecting the privacy of the officer and his family during this difficult time."
The shooting is under investigation.
According to Howell police, the 2-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm and was accidentally shot at the home in the 1900 block of Oak Squire Lane at around 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 11.
Police released few details about the incident, but the child was taken to an area hospital and later pronounced dead.
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