On September 14, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM, emergency services responded to distress calls regarding a 2-year-old child who had been shot in the neck at a residence located at 22837 Pacific Highway South, Des Moines. The child was urgently transported to Harborview Medical Center (HMC) due to the life-threatening nature of the injury.
Initial reports suggest that the shooting may have been accidental, allegedly involving the child’s 3-year-old sibling. According to witnesses, the mother had stepped out of the room moments before the incident occurred, leaving the children unsupervised.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event. No further details have been released at this time as the situation remains sensitive and ongoing. The community is urged to keep the family in their thoughts during this difficult period.