Topline: A 3-year-old died after a shooting inside a home where three young children accessed a gun, prompting police and child-welfare investigations.
Published: September 29, 2026 11:34 am ET
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MILLEDGEVILLE, GA — A 3-year-old child died after being shot inside a Milledgeville home early Saturday, September 26, despite officers rushing the child to a hospital in a patrol vehicle.
Children ages 3, 5 and 7 gained access to a gun inside the home, according to police accounts reported by 41NBC. Their father was also there and was taken to the police department for questioning. Investigators have not identified who fired the gun.
Milledgeville officers responded around 12:53 a.m. to the 1100 block of Dunlap Road after a report that a child had been shot. Officers and a Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy found the injured child and, seeking the fastest medical care, transported the child to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The child later died from the injuries.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home and recovered the firearm they believe was involved. Police Chief Dray Swicord said charges are pending as investigators conduct interviews and review evidence, 41NBC reported. Police have not announced who could face charges or which offenses are being considered.
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services also responded and will investigate the children’s circumstances and the condition of the home.
Authorities have not released the child’s name or gender, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Who owned the gun, how the children accessed it and what happened immediately before the shooting remain unresolved in the public reporting.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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3-Year-Old Dies After Children Access Gun in Milledgeville Home
A 3-year-old died after a shooting inside a home where three young children accessed a gun, prompting police and child-welfare investigations.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: September 29, 2026 11:34 am ET
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA — A 3-year-old child died after being shot inside a Milledgeville home early Saturday, September 26, despite officers rushing the child to a hospital in a patrol vehicle.
Children ages 3, 5 and 7 gained access to a gun inside the home, according to police accounts reported by 41NBC. Their father was also there and was taken to the police department for questioning. Investigators have not identified who fired the gun.
Milledgeville officers responded around 12:53 a.m. to the 1100 block of Dunlap Road after a report that a child had been shot. Officers and a Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy found the injured child and, seeking the fastest medical care, transported the child to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The child later died from the injuries.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home and recovered the firearm they believe was involved. Police Chief Dray Swicord said charges are pending as investigators conduct interviews and review evidence, 41NBC reported. Police have not announced who could face charges or which offenses are being considered.
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services also responded and will investigate the children’s circumstances and the condition of the home.
Authorities have not released the child’s name or gender, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Who owned the gun, how the children accessed it and what happened immediately before the shooting remain unresolved in the public reporting.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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3-Year-Old Dies After Children Access Gun in Milledgeville Home
A 3-year-old died after a shooting inside a home where three young children accessed a gun, prompting police and child-welfare investigations.
By Shawn Fletcher
Published: September 29, 2026 11:34 am ET
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA — A 3-year-old child died after being shot inside a Milledgeville home early Saturday, September 26, despite officers rushing the child to a hospital in a patrol vehicle.
Children ages 3, 5 and 7 gained access to a gun inside the home, according to police accounts reported by 41NBC. Their father was also there and was taken to the police department for questioning. Investigators have not identified who fired the gun.
Milledgeville officers responded around 12:53 a.m. to the 1100 block of Dunlap Road after a report that a child had been shot. Officers and a Baldwin County sheriff’s deputy found the injured child and, seeking the fastest medical care, transported the child to Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin. The child later died from the injuries.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the home and recovered the firearm they believe was involved. Police Chief Dray Swicord said charges are pending as investigators conduct interviews and review evidence, 41NBC reported. Police have not announced who could face charges or which offenses are being considered.
The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services also responded and will investigate the children’s circumstances and the condition of the home.
Authorities have not released the child’s name or gender, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Who owned the gun, how the children accessed it and what happened immediately before the shooting remain unresolved in the public reporting.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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