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Toddler Killed in Shooting at Sandy Springs Apartment Complex, Police Say
Authorities have not released details about supervision or motive, and no arrests have been made as the investigation into the toddler's death continues.
- On Feb. 18, the Sandy Springs Police Department reported a 2-year-old child died after being found with a gunshot injury at the Carlyle of Sandy Springs apartment residences on the 2600 block of Sandalwood Drive.
- Police say the probe remains open and investigators have not disclosed who was supervising the child when the shots were fired.
- Responders attempted life-saving measures and officers and medics tried to revive the toddler but failed, while crime-scene tape surrounded part of the complex as crews investigated.
- Later that day, authorities announced they arrested the child's father and charged Mr. Willis with Second-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Cruelty to Children.
- Police told Appen Media the investigation revealed the incident resulted from an improperly secured firearm, while earlier public statements said there were no arrests and 'no known threat to the community.
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2-year-old dies from gunshot wound in Sandy Springs
A 2-year-old child died from a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon in Sandy Springs. What’s Happening: Sandy Springs police responded to the 2600 block of Sandalwood Drive around 2 p.m. after the child was shot. Officers and paramedics tried to save the child’s life, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. What’s Important: Detectives […] The post 2-year-old dies from gunshot wound in Sandy Springs appeared first on The Georgia Sun.
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