Child Dies in Accidental Shooting in Marshfield, Missouri
In Marshfield, Missouri, a 5-year-old girl died after accidentally shooting herself with a gun that was not properly secured.
Lafayette, IN, October 3, 2026 — A tragic incident occurred in Marshfield, Missouri, where a 5-year-old girl lost her life due to an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. The incident involved a firearm that was reportedly not properly secured at the time of the event.
Details surrounding the exact circumstances of how the child accessed the weapon and the nature of its improper securing were not immediately available. The Marshfield Police Department is investigating the incident. Further information regarding the timeline of events leading to the fatality has not been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing. The name of the child has not been released by authorities. The incident highlights concerns regarding firearm safety and the importance of secure storage of weapons, particularly in households with children.
Information regarding the owner of the firearm or specific details about the type of gun involved has not been provided by officials at this time. Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Christopher Replogle, Gray News staff on www.wlfi.com, see more information here.
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