KNOX CITY, Texas – A tragic incident occurred in Knox City early Thursday morning, resulting in the death of at least one child. The family confirmed that a 1-year-old baby girl was involved in a shooting incident around 1:30 a.m. and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
According to the family, the incident was deemed accidental, and they are asking for privacy as they mourn the loss of their child. Child protective services have taken custody of at least one other child from the family.
Knox City Police Chief Richard Candelahara confirmed the details of the shooting with news sources and stated that the Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation. The Texas Rangers released a statement saying they are assisting in investigating the child’s death following a 911 call reporting an accidental shooting involving the 1-year-old.
Details surrounding how the infant was shot remain unclear at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information is currently available. Additional updates will be provided as more details unfold.