A two-year-old has died from an accidental gunshot wound in Clewiston

CLEWISTON, Fla. – The Clewiston Police Department says a 2-year-old boy has died from a gunshot wound.

On Wednesday, October 30, the department responded to a home on South Lopez Street around 7:30 p.m.

The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner’s Office also responded to the scene.

A search warrant was obtained and police say the scene has been processed.

The initial investigation determined that the firearm belonged to the person living in the home and that no other people were involved in the incident.

Police say the incident appears to be isolated, accidental and poses no threat to the public.

We contacted Chief Lewis to clarify how the child sustained the gunshot wound.

The commander confirmed that the child did not shoot himself; however, it is unclear who shot the child and how the gun was accidentally discharged.

The investigation remains active.