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UPDATE: Gun death reported by Lonoke sheriff’s office:

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On the 21st July 2013, around 3:46pm, the Sheriff’s Office received a #911 call reporting a child had been shot. Deputy Brandon McKiever, Deputy John Beranek, and Trooper Jason Dooley of the Arkansas State Police responded. Lt. Jim Kulesa responded. The 3 year old male child was pronounced deceased at the scene by med-flight. Initial investigation revealed the child was at a friend of the family’s residence on Kerr Station Road, when he picked up a 9mm automatic. The handgun went off striking the child. Lt. Kulesa related this is being investigated as a death investigation. There is no signs to indicate foul play at this time.

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