Child shot in Florida home, investigation ongoing

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CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – A young child suffered a gunshot wound in a Florida home Saturday morning, officials said.

At around 9:30 a.m., the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from a home on Pulaski Street in Port Charlotte where a child had been shot.

The child, whose age has not been released, was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The child is expected to survive, according to the sheriff’s office.

According to police officers, it appears to have been an accident, but investigations are still ongoing.

A parent was home at the time and is cooperating with officials.

“This is a horrific incident, but I am thankful the injury is not life-threatening,” said Sheriff Bill Prummell. “As my investigators continue to investigate, I want to remind all gun owners in Charlotte County to double and triple check that their firearms are stored securely, especially when there are children in the home. Let’s all do our part to protect our vulnerable children.”

DCF was contacted and a search warrant was signed to allow for further investigation.