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'Gut-wrenching': Blount County District Attorney reacts to shooting death of 2-year-old
Authorities found four unsecured guns in a home with six children after a 2-year-old was fatally shot; the mother is detained as officials review evidence for charges, District Attorney said.
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January 9, 2026 – Blount County, Alabama – Agencies. The mother of a 2-year-old boy who died after being shot on January 7 has been charged with reckless homicide and aggravated child abuse in connection with the death of the child. Evelyn Etress also faces charges for illegal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Authorities do not believe that the shot was self-inflicted. Blount County Sheriff’s Department and Hayden Pol…
'Gut-wrenching': Blount County District Attorney reacts to shooting death of 2-year-old
A Blount County mother remains in custody after her 2-year-old son was found shot and killed, as authorities investigate the incident and emphasize the importance of gun safety.
·Birmingham, United States
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