Crime
2-year-old girl killed after accidental shooting in Paris
A tragic incident unfolded in Paris on Tuesday evening when a two-year-old girl suffered a fatal gunshot wound in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting.
Paris Police Chief Richard W. Salter Jr. reported that around 6 p.m., the police department received an emergency call from an apartment located in the 300 block of Stone Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers entered the residence and found the young child unresponsive with a gunshot wound to her head.
A 16-year-old boy was also present in the apartment at the time of the incident.
Paris Emergency Medical Services quickly transported the toddler to Paris Regional Health, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
According to Chief Salter, preliminary findings suggest that the child accidentally discharged a family member’s firearm, resulting in the fatal injury.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
CINCINNATI, OH – A 42-year-old man was fatally shot in Clifton Heights on Saturday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) Homicide Unit.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Riddle Road at approximately 4:13 p.m. on March 9.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim, later identified as Kevin Garr, 42, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders transported Garr to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Detectives from the CPD Homicide Unit have launched an active investigation and are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Homicide Unit at (513) 352-3542. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.