A six-year-old boy died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in Montgomery Village.
County Executive Marc Elrich called it “a tragedy that didn’t have to happen.”
“This is an unimaginable kind of tragedy and it’s every parent’s worst nightmare,” Elrich said during his weekly media briefing Wednesday. “Questions understandably arise about how a six-year-old gained access to a loaded gun. Somebody was not responsible because I’m pretty sure the kid didn’t load the gun himself,” he said.
The fatality took place in District 7, represented by Councilmember Dawn Luedtke.
“Our hearts are heavy today. Praying for all impacted by this tragedy beyond words,” Luedtke wrote on social media.
Luedtke went on to share resources including information about gun locks, firearm safety classes, how to turn-in unwanted guns and ammunition, and temporary storage for guns in her post. Free gun locks are available to county residents at each police district station.
One adult was home at the time of the shooting, according to MCPD.
The Montgomery County Police Department said no foul play is suspected at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
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Six-year-old dead following accidental shooting in Montgomery Village
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