In Paulding County in September 2024, a young girl accidentally fatally shot herself after finding her brother’s unsecured gun.

• In Paulding County in September 2024, a young girl accidentally fatally shot herself after finding her brother’s unsecured gun. He was later charged with murder and cruelty to children ajc.com+11wsbtv.com+11patch.com+11wsbtv.com.

• Earlier this year, in March 2025, a 2-year-old was accidentally shot by their twin in Henry County, though they survived wsbtv.com+1wsbtv.com+1.

❓ What You Can Do to Confirm

• Share a link directly from a local news site, official sheriff’s office statement, or press release.

• Check the websites or social media of the Paulding/Hiram sheriff’s office or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation—new releases may be pending.

📝 What I Can Provide Once the Incident Is Confirmed

1. Incident details: time, exact address, and how it unfolded.

2. People involved: identities or ages of the child and victim, injury status.

3. Official statements: remarks from law enforcement.

4. Legal or criminal updates: charges being considered.

5. Community context: past incidents, views on gun safety in the area.

6. Safety guidance: firearm storage best practices.