Georgia – A Georgia man died after a child accident killed the 19-year-old while he was sleeping. The fatal incident occurred at a residence in Georgia where the victim, KabreI, was visiting.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a distress call around 7:30 a.m. When they arrived, they discovered the 19-year-old man critically injured from a gunshot wound. Despite emergency responders’ efforts to revive him, he was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators determined that the child, aged three, discovered an unsecured firearm in the house and accidentally discharged it, striking the man in the back of the head while he was sleeping.
According to Georgia authorities, the 19-year-old man went to the house the previous evening and brought the firearm with him. It is believed that he put the weapon down before going to bed, and the child accessed it during the night. The child and the 19-year-old man were not related, and the incident occurred in a home with several other people present.
The Sheriff’s Office says the incident appears to be a tragic accident, and no charges have been filed against anyone involved. Sheriff Ashley expressed her condolences, describing the situation as heartbreaking. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.
This incident has reignited debate about gun safety and the importance of securely storing firearms, particularly in households with children. To prevent future tragedies, the Sheriff’s Office has urged gun owners to keep firearms locked and out of children’s reach.
