Valley toddler passes away following accidental shooting
A Valley toddler has died following an accidental shooting early Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 2 A.M. on May 25, 2025, when the 2-year-old boy accidentally shot himself with an unsecured handgun at an apartment on Calgary Crescent.
The child was airlifted to a hospital but was pronounced dead. Police have said his mother and another young child were asleep at the time of the shooting.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Sgt. William Burgos at 334-756-5203, or reach out anonymously to the Greater Valley Area Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP, 1-833-AL1-STOP, or online at http://www.215stop.com.
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