From The Tribune staff reports
COLUMBIANA — A child has died following an accidental shooting at a home in Maylene on Monday morning.
Shelby County 911 received an emergency call at about 10 a.m. regarding a 6-year-old with a gunshot wound at a residence on Goldilocks Lane in the Maylene community, according to a release from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
The child was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical Center for treatment; however, the child later died at the hospital.
The initial investigation indicates that the child was accidentally shot by a 3-year-old sibling using a firearm found in the residence.
Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego commented on the incident, stating, “This was a truly tragic morning for Shelby County. Our agency grieves with the family of this child. I would like to thank the Alabaster Fire Department, County 17 Fire and Rescue, and Southeast Shelby Rescue for their assistance.”