The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an infant injured on Saturday.

Woman Arrested After 3-Year-Old Shoots 5-Month-Old Baby In Tampa

The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an infant injured on Saturday.

TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is investigating a shooting that left an infant injured on Saturday.

Shortly after 1 PM on Saturday, officers were called to a home located on the 8300 block of 17th St in Tampa in reference to a 5-month-old baby who was shot in the hip.

The child was immediately transported by EMS to Tampa General Hospital.

According to police, at this time, the child’s injuries do not appear to be life-threatening.

In the news: Florida Man Arrested For Multiple Child Sex Crimes, Accused Of Sex Act On A Bird

Paula Marie Concepcion Santos, 25, and a 3-year-old child were in the home at the time of the incident.

According to Concepcion Santos, the 3-year-old accidently fired the gun after getting ahold of the weapon. Detectives are still working through the details to determine how the shooting occurred. Concepcion Santos was arrested and charged with child neglect with great bodily harm.

“While we’re incredibly thankful this infant was not fatally injured, this should serve as a reminder to every parent or guardian to immediately go and check that their guns are properly secured,” said Chief Mary O’Connor. “Children should not be able to access firearms, and moreover, guns should always be stored in a locked safe with the ammo stored separately. Don’t put the life of a child at risk by being careless.”

Visit Tampafp.com for PoliticsSports, and National Headlines. Support journalism by clicking here to our GiveSendGo or sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here

Android Users, Click Here To Download The Free Press App And Never Miss A Story. Follow Us On Facebook Here Or Twitter Here.

Copyright 2022 The Free Press, LLC, tampafp.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Login To Facebook To Comment
Share This: