US EditionNo charges filed in accidental shooting death of three-year-old Wadena boy
- No charges will be filed against Rudy Sweere's parents after he died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound in December 2024, according to an Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office press release.
- The investigation revealed that safety mechanisms were in place, but a door was left ajar, allowing the child access to the firearm.
- The Otter Tail County Attorney's Office concluded there is no reasonable likelihood of a successful prosecution, leading to no charges being filed.
- The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office urges firearm owners to store firearms securely and out of children's reach.
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Charges will not be filed in shooting death of 3-year-old
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (KVRR-KFGO) – The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office says no one will be charged in a shooting late last year where a 3-year-old boy died near Wadena, Minnesota. The boy died of a self-inflicted, single-gunshot wound to the head. The sheriff’s office says after an extensive investigation, it was determined that the home had childproof safety measures in place, including secured doors and cabinets. The shooting happened in a r…
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Parents of rural Wadena 3-year-old who fatally shot himself won't face charges
After a review of the evidence, the Otter Tail County Attorney’s Office determined there is no reasonable likelihood of a successful prosecution. As such, no charges will be filed.
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