Hamilton police detectives have since been called in to continue the investigation of the shooting.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
Police were alerted to the shooting when a male 911 caller told dispatchers about the incident.
“He picked up a firearm,” the caller told a Butler County dispatcher.
After a few questions on his condition, the dispatcher asked, “He did shoot himself, right?”
“Yes, we believe so,” the caller said.
The caller said the gun used was on the second story at the residential home when it was discharged. The gun remained on that floor, the caller said, and the child was brought to the first floor. The caller said the child’s mom is a nurse but could not control the bleeding despite applying pressure. The boy also experienced seizures after he apparently shot himself.
The panicked caller said several times emergency crews “need to get here now” and “need to hurry now,” and eventually told the dispatcher “his breathing is slowing.” Crews were dispatched to the house at the start of the call.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
Neighbors said the residence where the shooting occurred is a multi-generational home, according to WCPO. They said the family has been friendly and quiet, like most others in the neighborhood. They also said they did not hear a gunshot.
