Two-year-old dies from accidental gunshot wound in Clewiston

CLEWISTON, Fla. – Clewiston police say a 2-year-old boy has died from a gunshot wound.

On Wednesday, October 30, the department says they responded to a home on South Lopez Street around 7:30 p.m.

The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and the Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.

A search warrant was obtained and police say the scene has been processed.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the firearm was owned by someone living in the home and that no other parties were involved in the incident.

According to the police, it appears that this is an isolated event, that it is an accident and that there is no danger to the public.

We contacted Chief Lewis for clarification on how the child sustained the gunshot wound.

The chief confirmed that the child did not shoot himself; However, it is not clear who shot the child and how the gun accidentally fired.

The investigation remains active.