A woman in Cincinnati has been charged after her toddler was shot inside their home. The incident happened earlier this week, and local police are now taking legal action against the child’s mother.
According to the Cincinnati Police Department, the shooting took place in the family’s home, where the toddler was found with a serious gunshot injury.
Emergency services responded quickly and rushed the child to a nearby hospital. The toddler’s current condition has not been made public, but reports say the child is receiving treatment.
After the initial investigation, officers believe the mother may be responsible for what happened. Authorities have not yet confirmed exactly how the shooting took place, but they have said that it did not appear to be a random act. Instead, they believe someone inside the home was involved.
Police arrested the mother shortly after gathering evidence and questioning people at the scene. She is now being held and charged in connection with the shooting.
This case has shocked the community and raised serious questions about how a young child was able to get hurt like this in their own home. Investigators are continuing to look into how the firearm ended up near the child and whether it was stored properly.
Local officials have not released the name of the mother or child at this time, likely to protect the child’s privacy. More details are expected as the legal process moves forward.
As of now, the mother is facing criminal charges, and child protection services may also be involved in the case.
The police have asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward and help with the investigation.
The case is still developing, and updates will be shared once more facts are available.