Desoto County News

Child accidentally shot at Southaven apartment complex

Southaven Police on Monday, April 17 reported an accidental shooting wounded a child at an apartment complex. 

(Credit Google Maps)

Police reported that a juvenile accidently shot themselves at the Dorchester Place Apartments, located at 1725 Dorchester Drive. 

The victim was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis with non-life threatening injuries.  

According to police, evidence is indicating an accident, all parties have been accounted for and there is no threat to the public.  

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.

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