This incident occurred late Sunday morning, February 8, 2026, at a home on Willamont Road in Toledo, Ohio, when a 10‑year‑old was accidentally shot by another 10‑year‑old who had found a gun in the residence and believed it was unloaded.
What happened
- Police were called around 11:13 a.m. to the Willamont Road home for a reported shooting involving children.
- Officers found a 10‑year‑old with a gunshot wound and another 10‑year‑old whom they say unintentionally fired the weapon.
- The child who fired the gun had located a firearm inside the residence, thought it was unloaded, and accidentally discharged it, according to the police statement.
- A preliminary investigation has indicated the shooting was accidental, and the weapon was secured at the scene.
Condition of the victim and next steps
- The injured 10‑year‑old is in stable condition at a local hospital and is reported to be recovering.
- Families of both children have been notified, and police say the case remains under investigation, with more information to be released when appropriate.
- Because both involved are minors, authorities have not released their names.
