LAWRENCE, Kan. — A 2-year-old child has died Friday after witnesses say the child was shot in the chest.
Lawrence police said officers responded to the shooting around 10:45 a.m. near E. 15th Street and Wedgewood Drive where they located the 2-year-old who was critically injured.
Medics transported the child to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where the child later died. The 2-year-old has not been identified at this time.
Lawrence police said preliminary information suggests the shooting was accidental; however, the incident is still under investigation, and they’re continuing to speak with those involved.
FOX4 will have more on this live from Lawrence on FOX4 News at 5 and 6 p.m. Friday.
