At the home of a Helena, Alabama police officer, a three-year old child found a loaded gun and shot and killed a six-year old sibling.  The officer was not home at the time of the incident. 

“This was a truly tragic morning for Shelby County. Our agency grieves with the family of this child. I would like to thank the Alabaster Fire Department, County 17 Fire and Rescue, and Southeast Shelby Rescue for their assistance,”  the Shelby County Sheriff said in a statement.

No arrests have been made.

Source:

Jeff Wyatt, “Child Dies in Shooting at Officer’s Home in Shelby County,” ABC3340.com (May 17, 2021).