Skip to Content

Dad accidentally shoots 9-year-old son, killing him

By ANNIE GIMBEL

Click here for updates on this story

    HOOD COUNTY (KTVT) — Law enforcement officials are investigating after a father accidentally shot his 9-year-old son on Aug. 9, killing him.

It happened at a home on Abbey Park Court in the Acton Area of Hood County.

The boy was taken by air ambulance to Cooks Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth where he died.

The Texas Rangers are investigating alongside the Hood County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting was the second this week in North Texas involving a child.

The day after the shooting in Hood County, a 10-year-old was shot in the foot in Dallas but survived.

It happened at CF Hawn Freeway and South Beltline Road. Police are searching for a suspect who shot at the car with the boy inside.

The victim’s father told CBS 11 the child is doing well.

Please note: This content carries a strict local market embargo. If you share the same market as the contributor of this article, you may not use it on any platform.

Article Topic Follows: CNN - Regional

Jump to comments ↓

CNN Newsource

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content