Shooting of 2-year-old appears to be accidental, officials say

A 2-year-old remains in critical condition after what authorities are calling an accidental shooting in St. Cloud on Monday night.A large presence of Osceola County deputies could be seen at the Michigan Avenue home after a family member called 911 around 6 p.m.The child was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.According to the sheriff's office, the evidence points toward the child accidentally shooting himself; however, the incident remains under investigation.Family members indicated the boy located a small caliber handgun in a truck parked at the home. It's unclear whether the boy accidentally fired the weapon or it somehow discharged on its own and struck him, officials said.Authorities have not yet said whether charges would be filed in the case.14277264

A 2-year-old remains in critical condition after what authorities are calling an accidental shooting in St. Cloud on Monday night.

A large presence of Osceola County deputies could be seen at the Michigan Avenue home after a family member called 911 around 6 p.m.


The child was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

According to the sheriff's office, the evidence points toward the child accidentally shooting himself; however, the incident remains under investigation.

Family members indicated the boy located a small caliber handgun in a truck parked at the home. It's unclear whether the boy accidentally fired the weapon or it somehow discharged on its own and struck him, officials said.

Authorities have not yet said whether charges would be filed in the case.