Child Dies From Gunshot Wound in Milledgeville Home; Police Cite Access to Firearm
A 3-year-old child died from a gunshot wound in Milledgeville, Georgia, after police say three young children gained access to a firearm inside a home on Dunlap Road.
Macon, GA, September 26, 2026 — A tragic incident unfolded in Milledgeville, Georgia, where a 3-year-old child succumbed to a gunshot wound. According to police, the fatal injury occurred after three young children gained access to a firearm within a residence located on Dunlap Road. The Milledgeville Police Department has stated that the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
The exact sequence of events leading to the child’s death is still being determined by authorities. Preliminary information released by the police indicates that the firearm was accessible to the children inside the home. The ages of the other two children involved have not been publicly disclosed. Investigators are working to piece together how the children accessed the weapon and what transpired immediately before the shooting.
No further details regarding the identities of the child, the family, or the owner of the firearm have been released at this time. The Milledgeville Police Department has not commented on potential charges or any specific findings related to firearm storage regulations. The report from the police department confirmed the death as resulting from a gunshot wound sustained at the Dunlap Road address. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about child safety and the secure storage of firearms in homes. Authorities are expected to provide more information as the investigation concludes and any relevant legal proceedings are considered.
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