Four-year-old Boy is Accidentally Shot

In Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania, four-year-old Ronnie Lynn is recovering from surgery in stable, but critical condition after being accidentally shot in the head. It’s not clear how the shooting happened, and though the shooting has been ruled accidental, police say a criminal investigation is underway. His grandfather said that Ronnie enjoyed pretending to be a superhero. “Loves to play. He plays Batman with his dad, put a mask on and they have fun.”

Sources:

Chandi Chapman, “Family Gives Update on Condition of 4-year-old Rostraver Boy Shot in the Head,” wtae.com (July 9, 2023).

Erika Stanish, “Family of 4-year-old Boy Shot in Rostraver Township Gives Update on his Recovery,” cbsnews.com (July 7, 2023).