Milwaukee Police Department
Press Release

Suspect criminally charged in connection to the accidental shooting of his 2-year-old child

 

By - Sep 23rd, 2020 06:23 pm

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued a criminal charge against Tommy Smith III., in connection to the accidental shooting of his 2-year-old child that occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2020, on the 2100 block of North 38th Street.

The child, while unrestrained in the vehicle with the suspect, obtained and discharged a firearm subsequently striking himself in the head. The child sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he remains in critical condition.

Smith III was charged with one count of Neglecting a Child – Consequence is Great Bodily Harm. If convicted, he could face up to 12 years and 6 months in prison and he may be fined up to $25,000, or both.

The Milwaukee Police Department would remind the public to secure and keep firearms out of the reach of children.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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