Six-year-old Dies in Accidental Shooting
In Beaufort, South Carolina, 6-year-old Frankie Martin Washington was taken to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to his head. He later died from his injuries. Officials believe this was an accidental shooting as they continue to investigate.
The principal of Frankie’s elementary school released a statement. “Frankie was not just a student but a ray of sunshine in the classroom, a sweet, lovable child who brought joy to everyone around him.”
Source:
Marissa Lute, “Beaufort Child Dead After ‘Accidental’ Shooting” Live 5 WCSC (March 5, 2024).